Day: June 22, 2025

Candon City: The Philippines seeks a higher spot on the podium in the Southeast Asian Men’s V.League slated July 9 to 13 at the Candon City Arena in Ilocos Sur. Bronze medalist last year, Alas Pilipinas is also aiming to secure world ranking points as well as a big share of the USD55,000 (PHP3.15 million) prize pool at stake. According to Philippines News Agency, the champion gets USD13,000 (around PHP743,000) and the runner-up USD12,000 (PHP686,000) in the tournament supported by the Philippine Sports Commission and Philippine Olympic Committee. The bronze medalists will receive USD11,000, the fourth placers USD10,000, and the

MANILA: A total of 26 overseas Filipinos in Israel have been repatriated through the Philippine Embassy’s Voluntary Repatriation Program, amid heightened tensions between Israel and Iran. In a social media post Sunday, the Philippine Embassy in Israel said the repatriates were assisted by its team, led by Ambassador Aileen Mendiola, at the Allenby Border Crossing to ensure their safe passage. According to Philippines News Agency, the group received full logistical and welfare support, including transportation, transit visas, travel documents, and plane tickets back to the Philippines, as provided by the embassy. Prior to departure, they stayed at the Department of

Lubao: The biggest and most advanced motorsports complex in the country, which aims to boost economy and tourism, will soon rise at the Pradera Verde Racing Circuit (PRVC) in Barangay Sto Ni±o here. The PRVC, which broke ground Sunday at a 42-hectare land here, is designed by Tilke Engineers and Architects, the German design powerhouse behind many of Formula 1’s most iconic tracks. According to Philippines News Agency, PRVC aims to transform Central Luzon into a racing destination, featuring a 4.8-kilometer circuit with 17 turns, multiple configurations, drag strip, and future-forward V-shaped pit building with 44 garages. Lubao Mayor Esmeralda

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. returned to the Philippines on Sunday night following a four-day working visit to Osaka, Japan, where he secured new investment commitments and launched the Philippine Pavilion for World Expo 2025. The plane carrying Marcos and his delegation landed in Manila around 6 p.m. According to Philippines News Agency, President Marcos described the visit as productive, highlighting new opportunities that promise to create jobs, attract investments, and improve the lives of Filipinos. During his visit, the President inaugurated the Philippine Pavilion at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, underscoring the country’s dedication to innovation, culture,