Day: July 8, 2025

Manila: While communities around the Taal Volcano must stay vigilant, the head of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said Tuesday they have nothing to worry about. “They just have to stay vigilant and refrain from entering the permanent danger zone which is the whole Taal Volcano Island,” Phivolcs Director Teresito Bacolcol told the Philippine News Agency in an interview. According to Philippines News Agency, based on the 24-hour observation from 12 a.m. Monday to 12 a.m. Tuesday, there is an ongoing volcanic tremor in Taal since 3:37 a.m. Sunday. Bacolcol said continuous volcanic tremor may last for

Manila: Seventeen Filipino seafarers, together with two other crewmembers, are safe after their vessel was allegedly attacked by Houthi rebels while sailing the Red Sea near Hodeidah, Yemen on Sunday. According to Philippines News Agency, Department of Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac assured the public in a news release on Tuesday that they are working on the safe repatriation of the Filipino seafarers. “The department remains in close coordination with relevant government agencies and with the LMA (licensed manning agency) to facilitate the safe and swift repatriation of the affected Filipino seafarers,” he stated. Cacdac mentioned that the LMA

Manila: Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) announced the relaunch of its nonstop services between Manila and Sapporo, Japan starting November 24. The thrice-weekly flights will be available until March 27, 2026, and thereafter every winter season from November to March. According to Philippines News Agency, this route offers a convenient travel option for Filipino tourists and overseas workers, while also inviting Japanese travelers to experience the culture and hospitality of the Philippines. PAL President Richard Nuttall emphasized that the direct flights would aid in strengthening bilateral relations and cultural ties between the Philippines and Japan. PAL plans to operate the

Manila: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Manila has formally proclaimed Bienvenido “Benny” Abante Jr. as the duly-elected representative of Manila’s 6th District following the May 2025 national and local elections. According to Philippines News Agency, the proclamation took place at the Office of Election Officer in Arroceros, Ermita, after the Comelec en banc issued a certificate of finality and entry of judgment on the disqualification of Luis Chua Uy. Uy’s motion for reconsideration was dismissed by the Comelec due to his failure to prove allegations of not being a natural-born citizen. Following his official proclamation, Abante urged for unity

Nueva ecija: Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGEN) has successfully installed 778 megawatts (MW) of photovoltaic (PV) panels at its Nueva Ecija project, surpassing its initial target of 750 MW just eight months after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. officiated its groundbreaking in November 2024. According to Philippines News Agency, MGEN announced in a press release on Tuesday that its affiliate, Terra Solar Philippines Inc., now boasts the largest PV installation in the country. Dennis Jordan, president and CEO of MTerra Solar and MGEN Renewable Energy, emphasized the significance of this accomplishment, stating that with the 778 MW solar PV capacity now installed,