Local government units in Albay have begun the systematic evacuation of residents following the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology’s (Phivolcs) decision to raise Mayon Volcano’s status to Alert Level 3. The alert level was adjusted Thursday after monitoring equipment detected an increase in rockfall events and the presence of a growing lava dome at…
Road crash injuries during the 2025 holiday season surged by 82 percent compared to the previous year, with motorcycles figuring in the vast majority of incidents, the Department of Health (DOH) has reported. Data from 10 sentinel hospitals nationwide revealed a total of 1,113 road injury cases recorded between Dec. 21, 2025, and the early…
Three weather systems, including a shear line, the northeast monsoon, and the easterlies, will continue to bring rain across many parts of the country, the state weather bureau reported Saturday. In its 4 a.m. advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) stated that the shear line will cause cloudy skies with scattered…
SAN JOSE, Antique — The Antique Provincial Police Office received 12 new patrol cars and IT equipment (computers) from the National Police Office during the recent turnover ceremony held in the municipality. Antique Police Provincial Director Colonel Lea Rose Peña led, the turnover ceremony attended by representatives from the recipient stations and local officials present….
US President Donald Trump wrote earlier on January 2 on his Truth Social media platform that “If Iran shots and violently kills peaceful protesters, which is their custom, the United States of America will come to their rescue” US President Donald Trump© AP Photo/Alex Brandon TEHRAN – The US interference in Iran’s internal affairs is…
Over 1,500 legal reforms have been implemented globally over the past 30 years to advance gender equality Artistic expressions are displayed as thousands of people march in front the obelisk to mark International Women’s Day with feminist demonstrations and events worldwide, advocating for safety against gender-based violence, equal rights and opportunities, and socioeconomic well-being, in…
(Xinhua file photo) LOS ANGELES – More than 40,000 people were shot in the United States in 2025, resulting in over 14,600 deaths and at least 26,100 injuries, according to preliminary data released Thursday by the Gun Violence Archive (GVA). The nonprofit group, which was formed in 2013 to provide free public access to accurate information…
Bitget has tapped seasoned fintech and blockchain executive Ignacio Aguirre Franco as its new chief marketing officer, signaling a sharper focus on global expansion and mass adoption as the company advances its vision of becoming a Universal Exchange. Aguirre Franco brings more than 15 years of experience across technology, fintech, and blockchain, having held senior…
Philippine equities opened 2026 on a strong footing, shrugging off currency weakness as investors returned to the market with renewed confidence following fresh signs of recovery in domestic manufacturing. The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange index surged 1.36 percent on the first trading day of the year, closing at 6,135.06, while the broader All Shares index…
Motorists could be heading into the new week with some welcome relief at the pump, as fuel prices are expected to register modest rollbacks, following softer movements in the global oil market. The Department of Energy, through its Oil Industry Management Bureau, said indications based on the three-day Mean of Platts Singapore trading point to…