Day: May 31, 2025

Manila: Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. met with his counterparts from Singapore and Australia at the Shangri-La Dialogue, acting on President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to strengthen defense relations. Teodoro emphasized the Philippines’ dedication to enhancing strategic defense partnerships in the region through increased interoperability, joint training, and improved logistical cooperation. According to Philippines News Agency, in his meeting with Singapore Defense Minister Chan Chun Sing, the two leaders stressed the importance of reinforcing defense cooperation through enhanced training engagements. Teodoro pointed out the Philippines’ vast training areas suitable for urban and airborne exercises and expressed a keen interest

Manila: The southwest monsoon is set to bring rains over Luzon on Saturday, according to the weather bureau. According to Philippines News Agency, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) announced in its 4 a.m. bulletin that monsoon rains are expected over the Ilocos Region and the provinces of Apayao, Abra, Zambales, and Bataan. The southwest monsoon will also result in cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms over Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon. PAGASA warned that moderate to heavy rains in these areas could lead to flash floods or landslides. Localized thunderstorms may cause isolated

San Fernando City: Gilas Pilipinas Youth has reasserted the Philippines’ dominance in basketball in the Southeast Asian region. The nationals wrapped up its FIBA U16 Asia Cup SEABA Qualifiers with a gold medal after defeating Indonesia, 70-40, at the Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center in San Fernando City, Pampanga province on Friday night. According to Philippines News Agency, Gilas started the championship match with a strong performance, posting a 21-5 early lead in the first quarter, before extending their advantage to 41-20 by halftime. The young Filipinos maintained their momentum throughout the game, leading by as many as 34 points

Manila: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has affirmed the dismissal of a petition seeking to disqualify the Bagong Henerasyon (BH) party-list. This decision was announced following an eight-page resolution by the Comelec en banc, which denied a motion for reconsideration filed by lawyer Russell Geronimo. Geronimo’s motion challenged an earlier ruling by the Commission’s First Division. According to Philippines News Agency, the Comelec en banc stated that the previous order was neither baseless nor contrary to law. The motion for reconsideration merely reiterated points already addressed in the original order without presenting any new evidence that could alter the conclusions

Mandaluyong City: King’s Montessori School (KMS) downed California Academy, 25-18, 27-25, Friday to remain unbeaten in Pool C of the 2025 Shakey’s Girls Volleyball Invitational League (SGVIL) Rising Stars Cup Division 1 at La Salle Green Hills gym in Mandaluyong City. Paula Palma and Sheniry Neverio scored nine and six points, respectively, as the KMS improved its win-loss record to 2-1. According to Philippines News Agency, the debuting Cal Babies took a 21-16 advantage in the second set behind Diosa Perez and Mhonnieck Soliven, but the Lady Vikings countered with an 8-2 run to grab the lead at 24-22. Perez