President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visits Barangay Sta. Fe in San Marcelino, Zambales, on Wednesday, Sept. 2, to assess damage caused by flooding and lahar. Twelve classrooms at Sta. Fe National High School were heavily damaged, while 1,000 affected families received government assistance. (Photo courtesy of Presidential Communications Office) President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visited Barangay Sta….
Photo courtesy of Anadolu Millions of students returned to classrooms across the Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday despite an Ebola outbreak that has spread to dozens of health zones and claimed thousands of lives. Education authorities opted to begin the new academic year nationwide, including in outbreak-affected communities, while allowing schools to adjust how…
Photo courtesy of Anadolu The death toll from flash floods and mudslides that struck areas along the China-Nepal border last week has risen to 1,130, while nearly 4,500 people remain missing, according to official figures released Wednesday. Nepal accounted for most of the casualties, with authorities reporting 1,114 bodies recovered following the Aug. 26 disaster….
Photo courtesy of Anadolu A rare three-way meeting involving the leaders of Russia, China and the United States could take shape at the APEC summit in Shenzhen this November, according to a Kremlin aide. Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed the possibility while meeting on the…
Photo courtesy of Anadolu An attempted drone attack on a Ukrainian cargo aircraft in Leipzig has drawn a show of support from NATO, with alliance chief Mark Rutte backing Germany as it responds to suspected Russian hybrid activity. German investigators said the Aug. 14 incident at Leipzig Airport was more serious than initially reported. Several…
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. inspects the ongoing construction of a temporary Bailey bridge near the collapsed Agana Bridge in Tarlac City on Wednesday, Sept. 2. The government has allocated Php 300 million in assistance for rehabilitation efforts, while the temporary crossing is expected to accommodate light vehicles once completed and cleared through stress testing. (Photo…
The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), through its Program Management Division and Philippine Cultural Education Program (PCEP), convened local executives for a Capacity Building on Culture-Based Governance on August 28, 2026, at the Ballroom of the Metropolitan Theater in the City of Manila. The working conference gathered local government leaders and stakeholders…
MGEN shapes its workplace culture through consistent, everyday practices across its offices and sites. Seen on the photo are One MGEN employees gathered for the opening of the Sportsfest. Pasig City, Philippines — A year after marking its 15th anniversary and unveiling a refreshed corporate identity, Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGEN) continues to move forward with…
MANDALUYONG CITY — The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) contributed a total of ₱97.84 billion to the National Government from 2022 to the first semester of 2026 through taxes, dividends, and mandatory remittances that help fund healthcare and other public programs. The agency recorded its highest annual contribution during the period in 2023, with total…
Photo courtesy of Annabel Consuelo J. Petinglay/PNA Tourism businesses in Antique are getting easier access to government accreditation as the Department of Tourism brings application and inspection services directly to communities across the province. Through its four-day “Accreditation on Wheels,” DOT Western Visayas personnel are assisting hotels, resorts, other tourism establishments and tour guides seeking…