Day: May 27, 2025

Dasmari±as: Police Regional Office (PRO) 4A (Calabarzon) Director Brig. Gen Paul Kenneth Lucas has immediately ordered the Dasmari±as police to conduct a thorough investigation into the shooting that left four people, including a barangay chairman, dead on Monday. “We strongly condemn the heinous shooting incident. We immediately instructed our investigators to conduct a thorough investigation to determine the real motive behind this crime, and to provide justice to the deceased and injured victims,” Lucas said in a statement released on Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, the incident happened around 8 a.m. in front of Barangay Salitran III hall in

Manila: Two weather systems are expected to bring rain to most parts of the Philippines on Tuesday, as reported by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). According to Philippines News Agency, the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) is influencing the weather in Mindanao and Palawan, leading to scattered rains and thunderstorms in Palawan, the Zamboanga Peninsula, and Western Visayas. Similar weather conditions are anticipated in Batanes and Babuyan Islands due to the frontal system. PAGASA’s 4 a.m. bulletin also highlighted potential flash floods or landslides in these regions. The ITCZ will also result in isolated rain showers or

San Fernando: Gilas Pilipinas Youth scored another blowout win-its biggest yet-in the ongoing 2025 FIBA Asia U16 SEABA Qualifiers. Coming off back-to-back lopsided victories over the last two days, Gilas logged a dominant 101-37 win over Singapore on Monday evening at the Bren Z. Guiao Sports Complex in San Fernando, Pampanga. According to Philippines News Agency, Gilas used another balanced attack to impose their will against the visitors with six players finishing in double-figure scoring led by Evareign Cruz with 14 points. Jhustin Hallare and Ethan Tan-Chi backstopped with 13 and 12 markers, respectively, while John Restificar and Andwele Caba±ero

Kuala Lumpur: The Philippines and Vietnam are currently engaged in discussions to elevate their existing strategic partnership to what is being termed a “comprehensive strategic partnership.” This development follows a bilateral meeting between Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, which took place on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit in Malaysia. According to Philippines News Agency, President Marcos highlighted ongoing discussions between ministers from both countries regarding this potential upgrade in their partnership. “I believe there are already productive conversations between our two countries,” Marcos remarked during their meeting, as per a Malaca±ang

Kuala Lumpur: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone have pledged to enhance their collaboration in key areas such as trade, education, defense, and digital innovation, as the Philippines and Laos celebrated 70 years of diplomatic relations. This commitment was made during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 46th ASEAN Summit. According to Philippines News Agency, both leaders expressed their intent to elevate their partnership amid regional efforts for greater connectivity, resilience, and economic growth. In commemoration of the milestone, President Marcos shared on social media about their agreement to strengthen cooperation in various