Day: July 20, 2025

Manila: Millions of people across the US are under flood and heat warnings heading into the weekend, with large parts of the country facing severe weather conditions, NBC News reported Friday. According to Philippines News Agency, flood alerts are in effect for around 17 million people, particularly along the Gulf Coast and mid-Atlantic, where storms have already begun in some areas. The flood threat is expected to shift toward the Midwest, the Ohio Valley, and the Appalachian region as the weekend progresses, according to the report. Cities at increased risk of flooding include Chicago; Indianapolis; Louisville, Kentucky; St. Louis; Cincinnati

Nyingchi: China has commenced the construction of a massive hydropower project in the Yarlung Zangbo River gorge, located in the southwestern Tibet region. This development is poised to be the largest hydropower station globally, as reported by state-run media. According to Philippines News Agency, Premier Li Qiang initiated the project during a groundbreaking ceremony in Nyingchi, within the Xizang (Tibet) Autonomous Region. Li emphasized the significance of the project, referring to it as a “project of the century.” He stressed the importance of employing advanced technologies, equipment, techniques, and materials to ensure the project’s high-quality construction. The hydropower project is

Las vegas: In his return to boxing after four years without a fight, Manny Pacquiao says he has more ‘passion and determination’ than ever. The 46-year-old Filipino star says his disciplined training regimen will help him shine in the ring Saturday and defeat World Boxing Council (WBC) welterweight champion Mario Barrios, a fighter 16 years Pacquiao’s junior, in the main event at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas (5 p.m. PDT, Prime Video; Sunday morning, July 20, PH time). According to Philippines News Agency, the 30-year-old champion Barrios is known for his effective counter-punching and is in the prime of

Manila: The Philippine Army and the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) have intensified their disaster response and relief efforts in northern Luzon following the devastation caused by Severe Tropical Storm Wipha (local name: Crising) that battered several provinces and displaced thousands across the country. According to Philippines News Agency, the Philippine Army has deployed Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response teams to communities hit by heavy rains and strong winds brought by Crising, which enhanced the southwest monsoon (habagat) and triggered floods in several provinces. Disaster rescue and response units from various Philippine Army major units were mobilized to assist in

Manila: The Philippine government on Sunday disputed China’s latest advisory warning its students about safety risks in the country, calling the security alert ‘inaccurate’ and ‘mischaracterizing’ the actual situation on the ground. ‘The relevant advisory issued by the Chinese Ministry of Education mischaracterizes the situation in the Philippines,’ the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said in a statement, responding to Beijing’s July 18 alert citing the supposed ‘deteriorating public security situation’ and an ‘increasing number of criminal incidents targeting Chinese citizens.’ According to Philippines News Agency, this is the second time this year that China has raised concerns over public