Day: May 27, 2025

Quezon City: No major damage has been initially recorded from the magnitude 4.6 earthquake that jolted Quezon province and other areas in Luzon, including Metro Manila, on Tuesday afternoon, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said. According to Philippines News Agency, the OCD cited data from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) indicating that the quake was caused by a local fault in the Sierra Madre Range and is not connected to the West Valley Fault. At least 19 aftershocks had been recorded, it added. The situation remains under close watch. Authorities continue to urge the public to

Makati City: The New Zealand government is preparing to launch a nine-day education roadshow in the Philippines aimed at encouraging Filipino students to pursue higher education in New Zealand. Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ) is collaborating with 10 New Zealand education providers and local agents to present educational opportunities to Filipino high school and undergraduate students from May 30 to June 7. According to Philippines News Agency, ENZ Regional Director for Asia, Ben Burrowes, highlighted the New Zealand government’s focus on diversifying the international student cohort. He emphasized the importance of exposing young Kiwi students to various

Kuala Lumpur: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday rejected calls for his resignation, saying there is no reason for him to step down amid his efforts to recalibrate his administration. In a media interview, Marcos stated that his recent directive for Cabinet secretaries and government heads to submit courtesy resignations is not a sufficient ground for him to vacate the highest post. According to Philippines News Agency, Marcos expressed his commitment to addressing the present challenges in the country, emphasizing that his leadership style is ‘solution-oriented.’ On May 22, he ordered Cabinet secretaries, heads of agencies with Cabinet rank,