Day: April 29, 2025

Zamboanga City: Two prominent sports figures in Zamboanga City could be in line to take over the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) franchise that would be left behind by Terrafirma after the ongoing 49th season. The Zamboanga Valientes hinted at the takeover on Monday after announcing that they are talking with PBA officials regarding the franchise sale. According to Philippines News Agency, a “mutual agreement” has been forged, and the impending franchise sale is now up for approval by the PBA board of governors. “Owning a team in the PBA would yet be another milestone for the city and people of

Manila: The trough of the low pressure area (LPA) inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility, along with the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) affecting Palawan and Mindanao, will continue to bring rains over parts of the country, the weather bureau said on Tuesday. The LPA was located 695 kilometers east of Davao City as of 3 a.m. and is embedded along the ITCZ. According to Philippines News Agency, the LPA has a slim chance of developing into a tropical cyclone within the next 24 hours. Scattered rains and thunderstorms are forecasted in the Caraga and Davao Regions due to the LPA’s

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has sustained majority trust and approval ratings in April, as revealed by the latest Tugon ng Masa survey conducted by OCTA Research. The survey, conducted from April 2 to 5, indicates that 60 percent of Filipinos trust President Marcos, while 59 percent are satisfied with his performance. According to Philippines News Agency, these figures reflect a slight decline from the levels recorded in November 2024, with trust decreasing by five percentage points and satisfaction by four points. Despite the dip, “most adult Filipinos continue to express trust and approval for President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos