Day: July 16, 2025

Manila: The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Wednesday Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 could be hoisted in portions of Cagayan Valley either Wednesday night or early Thursday due to Tropical Depression (TD) Crising. Crising packs maximum sustained winds of 45 kph near the center, and gustiness of up to 55 kph. As of 4 p.m., it was located 625 km east of Virac, Catanduanes, moving west-southwestward at 20 kph. According to Philippines News Agency, if Crising maintains its westward movement, the hoisting of Signal No. 1 in Catanduanes is also possible, PAGASA said. The southwest

Manila: Millions of Filipino farmers have benefited from the continuous agricultural production support of the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the Department of Agriculture (DA) reported, citing extensive assistance through seedlings, machinery, fertilizer subsidies, and crop insurance. According to Philippines News Agency, in a pre-State of the Nation Address (SONA) interview, DA spokesperson Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa said these efforts have translated into higher mechanization levels of rice farms in the country. The increased mechanization has helped the country’s horsepower rating approach the levels seen in other ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) countries. As of February

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has issued Executive Order (EO) 88, strengthening the National Task Force Diwalwal, which oversees mining operations within the Diwalwal Mineral Reservation Area (DMRA), an 81-hectare gold-rich zone in Monkayo, Davao de Oro. Under EO 88 inked by Marcos, the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is designated as the new task force chairperson. According to Philippines News Agency, it has been observed that unauthorized mining activities have resumed in the DMRA, making it necessary to enhance Task Force Diwalwal to ensure that concerns regarding illegal mining activities, environmental degradation, and

Pasay city: The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) and the Ad Standards Council (ASC) have taken a significant step towards regulating gambling-related advertisements by signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Wednesday. This agreement aims to oversee and pre-screen gambling ads across all media platforms as part of a broader effort to ensure responsible advertising within the gaming industry. According to Philippines News Agency, the MOU was signed by PAGCOR chairman and chief executive officer Alejandro Tengco and ASC Chairperson Golda Roldan at the PAGCOR Corporate Office. The collaboration marks a formal commitment to classify gambling advertisements under ASC’s

Vatican city: Pope Leo XIV has named Tagbilaran Bishop Alberto Uy as the new archbishop of Cebu. According to Philippines News Agency, the appointment came after the Vatican accepted the retirement of Archbishop Jose Palma, who, on March 19, turned 75, the age at which bishops are required to submit their resignation. The Cebu archbishop emeritus has served the archdiocese for about 14 years. On the other hand, the 58-year-old Uy will be the fifth archbishop of Cebu. Born in Ubay, Bohol, he studied philosophy at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary in Tagbilaran City and theology at St. John