The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Intelligent City initiative was formally signed in Tokyo, Japan on May 28, 2026. The historic signing was witnessed by President Ferdinand Marcos, Department of Trade and Industries (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque, Ayala Corporation Vice Chairman Fernando Zobel de Ayala, Ayala Corporation President and CEO Cezar Consing, and Globe…
Senator Jinggoy Estrada was set to give himself up to authorities following the issuance of an arrest warrant by the Sandiganbayan, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said on Monday. Remulla said Estrada had indicated his intention to voluntarily surrender after the anti-graft court ordered his arrest in connection with a plunder case. The DILG chief added…
The Philippines and Vietnam have formalized a higher level of cooperation after agreeing to elevate their relationship to an Enhanced Strategic Partnership, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Monday. The announcement was made during a bilateral meeting in Malacañang between Marcos and Vietnamese President Tô Lâm, where both leaders reaffirmed their intent to expand collaboration…
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck off the coast of central Chile on Sunday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake occurred at 2134GMT and was centered around 33 kilometers (20 miles) northwest of the port city of Valparaiso, the USGS said. The quake was recorded at a depth of 25 kilometers (15.5…
Photo courtesy of Anadolu Polls officially closed Sunday across Colombia, concluding the first round of a deeply polarized election to choose a successor to outgoing President Gustavo Petro. The country’s registrar, Hernan Penagos, said that all polling centers closed on time and that the day proceeded calmly. “Millions of Colombians voted peacefully, turning out in…
Photo courtesy of Anadolu At least five people were killed and two others injured after an explosion at a facility operated by Hanwha Aerospace in central South Korea on Monday, prompting an emergency response as firefighters worked to extinguish the resulting blaze, according to local authorities. Officials said they received reports of the blast at…
Photo courtesy of Anadolu Israel is seeking US approval to expand its air campaign in Lebanon to include Beirut, Israel’s Channel 12 reported Sunday. The broadcaster said that Israeli officials submitted formal requests to Washington seeking authorization to widen military operations and carry out airstrikes in the Lebanese capital. According to the report, Israeli Prime…
Photo courtesy of Anadolu French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday that the French Navy intercepted a tanker under international sanctions traveling from Russia, describing the operation as part of efforts to enforce sanctions and uphold maritime law. Macron said on the US social media company X that the tanker, identified as the Tagor, was boarded…
Photo courtesy of PNP The Philippine National Police (PNP) uncovered a cache of firearms and explosive materials during an operation in Lasam, Cagayan, authorities said. Police said the operation took place on May 30 in Barangay Viga, where officers recovered weapons and components that could have been used in attacks threatening public safety. The raid…
A young man I spoke with recently — early twenties, sharp, about to finish his degree —told me he had never voted and did not plan to. He wasn’t angry about it. He said it theway you’d mention the weather. Wala namang mangyayari. Nothing will happenanyway. What stayed with me wasn’t the opinion. It was…