In photo are Engr. Christopher Perez, Rosalie Pagulayan, Marcelino Villafuerte, Dr. Nathaniel Servando and others during the event held in Quezon City. (Photo by Art Torres) The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (DOST-PAGASA) advises all government agencies, climate-sensitive sectors and the general public that a Strong El Niño is…
(Anadolu) WASHINGTON – The United States and China have agreed to extend their bilateral trade truce through Jan. 10, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday. The agreement, which Bessent described as the “Busan Agreement,” had been scheduled to expire on Nov. 10. Bessent said Washington expects Beijing to more fully implement commitments under the…
(Photo: Bongbong Marcos Facebook) President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. paid his final respects to the late Quirino Gov. Dakila Carlo “Dax” Cua, whom he remembered as a colleague, friend and longtime public servant. Marcos visited Cua’s wake on Wednesday, leading members of the Executive branch and Cabinet in paying tribute to the late governor. “I came…
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) is proposing Php 228.92 million for the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Program (EVIDP) in 2027, more than seven times its 2026 allocation. The proposed funding under the 2027 National Expenditure Program is 605.17 percent higher than the Php 32.46 million provided under the 2026 General Appropriations Act. The…
(Photo from the PCO) President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. commended the conduct of the first regular parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), describing the polls as a major milestone in the region’s transition to an elected parliamentary government. Marcos met with interim BARMM Chief Minister and Bangsamoro Federal Party chair Abdulraof…
JAKARTA – Indonesia is developing an earthquake early warning system with support from Japan as part of efforts to reduce casualties and damage from frequent strong earthquakes. The system is expected to undergo trial runs in Jakarta and other regions by 2030 before a possible nationwide rollout. Indonesia, like Japan, lies along the Pacific Ring…
Authorities are pursuing a person suspected of influencing the minor involved in the deadly Sept. 18 school shooting in Banga, South Cotabato, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said. Remulla said the suspect is in the Philippines and that authorities have already identified his location. He alleged that the person preyed on the student’s insecurities and encouraged…
MANDALUYONG CITY, Philippines – HONOR not only represents its brand name but also its service to its users. Much like the heroes of the Avengers, HONOR is bringing its own addition to the Philippines with the upcoming HONOR 600S HONOR Philippines gave HONOR fans, media guests, influencers, and community members a preview of the new…
NEW YORK – Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reaffirmed Japan’s support for the International Criminal Court (ICC) and other international judicial bodies in her first address to the United Nations General Assembly since taking office last year. Speaking before the 81st UN General Assembly on Sept. 22, Takaichi said Japan would continue working to uphold…
The trough of Tropical Storm Surigae, which remains outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), will bring rains over parts of the Visayas and Mindanao on Thursday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said. As of 3 a.m., Surigae was located about 1,500 kilometers east of Northern Luzon. It will be given…