The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has officially released the list of tropical cyclone names for 2026, introducing four new names to replace those retired due to their previous destructive impact. The 2026 list will feature Ada, Francisco, Kiyapo, and Pilandok. These names replace Agaton, Florita, Karding, and Paeng, which were decommissioned…
DIPOLOG CITY — As the morning sunlight gently breaks across Dapitan Bay, a group of Boy Scouts quietly stands before the Rizal Shrine. Around them are centuries-old trees, stone pathways, and a replica of the house where Dr. Jose Rizal once lived while in exile. For the scouts, the shrine is more than just a…
Home for Humanity founders Prof. Alexander Schieffer and Dr. Rama Mani present the award to Vice Mayor Rommel Arnado and Mayor Sonia Arnado for leading Kauswagan’s transformation. (Photo courtesy of LGU Kauswagan) KAUSWAGAN, Lanao del Norte — Kauswagan has been named the first municipality in the world to receive the Home for Humanity Award, recognizing its transition…
Air quality in Makati City and North Caloocan deteriorated to “emergency” levels on New Year’s Day following overnight revelries, according to data released by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB). As of 2 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 1, ambient air quality monitoring stations in both Makati and North Caloocan…
Photo courtesy of Office of the Chief PNP/Facebook. The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday said the transition to 2026 passed without major security concerns across the country. Acting PNP chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez said authorities recorded no serious threats or significant incidents before and during New Year celebrations, particularly in major urban…
France in January will examine a bill aiming to ban social media for under-15s and cellphones in high schools, Anadolu Agency reported citing broadcaster Franceinfo. The French Council of State will examine the bill on Jan. 8 with an aim to ban access to social media for young people under age 15 and prohibit the…
The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity (OPAPRU) expressed confidence in building on peace gains in 2026. Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. said the agency is entering the new year with renewed determination to strengthen the country’s peace efforts. In a New Year message, Galvez underscored the importance of pushing the comprehensive…
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged Filipinos to begin 2026 with discipline, confidence, and a collective sense of responsibility toward national progress. In a New Year message, the President framed the coming year as an opportunity to strengthen shared values beyond personal goals. He encouraged the public to look back on 2025, citing its trials, lessons,…
Map data by Google Maps. Local authorities in Pangasinan said Thursday that at least 29 people were hurt by firecrackers during New Year festivities. Two of the victims suffered severe injuries, with one losing a finger and another a toe. Dr. Maria Camila Rosario of the Region I Medical Center (RIMC) reported that 11 patients…
Photo courtesy of Philippine News Agency (PNA). New Year’s Day saw a fresh increase in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) rates across the country. Petron announced that its LPG price rose by P2.18 per kilogram, taking effect just after midnight Thursday, citing changes in the global market. Solane followed with the same adjustment, which started at…