Day: May 26, 2025

Manila: The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity (OPAPRU) has praised the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) for approving the release of PHP1.4 billion in funding dedicated to community development initiatives under the “PAyapa at MAsaganang PamayaNAn” (PAMANA) Program. According to Philippines News Agency, OPAPRU Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. highlighted that the funding demonstrates President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s commitment to ensuring that no Filipino is left behind in the pursuit of peace and inclusive progress. He also expressed gratitude to Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman and her team for their support in facilitating the release

Manila: The weather bureau said that most parts of the country will get dampened with rain showers due to the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) affecting Visayas, Mindanao, and Palawan. According to Philippines News Agency, in its 4 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said scattered rains and thunderstorms that could result in flash floods or landslides will prevail across Zamboanga Peninsula, Negros Island Region, Western Visayas, and Palawan. The rest of the Visayas, Mindanao, and Mimaropa will experience isolated rain showers or thunderstorms. The easterlies will likewise bring isolated rain showers or thunderstorms over Metro

San Fernando: Gilas Pilipinas Youth remained perfect in its FIBA U16 Asia Cup SEABA Qualifiers campaign. The nationals handed Thailand an 87-42 beating on Sunday evening at the Bren Z. Guiao Sports Complex in San Fernando, Pampanga for a 2-0 win-loss record. According to Philippines News Agency, unlike in its first game against Vietnam where it had to overcome sluggish opening minutes before breaking the game wide open, Gilas was firing on all cylinders from the get-go. The Gilas boys started the game aggressively on both ends of the floor, forcing turnovers and knocking down shots one after another to

Manila: The Climate Change Commission (CCC) has received its 10th consecutive unmodified opinion from the Commission on Audit (COA) for its financial statements for the year ended Dec. 31, 2024, demonstrating its commitment to transparency and accountability within its operations. According to Philippines News Agency, the unmodified opinion, the highest given by the COA, affirmed that the CCC’s financial statements present fairly its financial position and performance, cash flows, changes in net assets/equity, and the comparison of budget and actual amounts, in accordance with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS). The audit was conducted in accordance with the International Standards

Kuala Lumpur: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday urged the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) leaders to expedite the adoption of a legally binding Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea. This call comes amid escalating tensions in the region. According to Philippines News Agency, during the 46th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Marcos emphasized the importance of the COC to safeguard maritime rights, promote stability, and prevent miscalculations at sea. He reiterated the Philippines’ call for a rules-based order in the face of increasing geopolitical tensions. The backdrop of this call is the intensification