Day: July 22, 2025

Manila: Manila Electric Company (Meralco) advised its customers to implement safety measures as flooding continues to hamper immediate power restoration in its franchise areas. In a statement, the power distributor said it has reduced the number of power outage-affected customers to around 29,000 as of 6 p.m. Tuesday from over 167,000 as of 7 a.m. According to Philippines News Agency, Meralco said that nearly half of the remaining affected customers are in flooded areas in Cavite, Metro Manila, and Bulacan, while the others are in Rizal, Laguna, Batangas, and Quezon provinces. High-bed trucks and motorized fiberglass boats have been deployed

Manila: The Korean Embassy in Manila has expressed its gratitude to the Philippine government for prioritizing the safety and security of foreign tourists, particularly South Koreans, in the country. According to Philippines News Agency, during a luncheon meeting with the press, Korean Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Sang-hwa acknowledged Korea’s concerns about the safety of its nationals following incidents involving Korean tourists. He commended the swift cooperation from Philippine authorities in addressing these safety concerns, emphasizing that such actions are crucial in sending a reassuring message to Korean visitors. Ambassador Lee highlighted that South Koreans represent the largest group of

Manila: A low-pressure area (LPA) located over the coastal waters of Calayan Island, Cagayan, along with the southwest monsoon, will bring rains over most areas in Luzon, the weather bureau reported on Wednesday. Heavy rainfall is anticipated across regions including La Union, Nueva Vizcaya, Ifugao, Mountain Province, Nueva Ecija, Quezon, Oriental Mindoro, Palawan, Marinduque, Romblon, Masbate, Sorsogon, Albay, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Antique, Iloilo, Pangasinan, Benguet, Tarlac, Pampanga, Bulacan, Metro Manila, Cavite, Batangas, Laguna, Rizal, Zambales, Bataan, and Occidental Mindoro. According to Philippines News Agency, the LPA has a high potential to evolve into a tropical cyclone within the next 24

Washington: Philippine exports to the United States will now be subject to a 19 percent tariff, down from the 20 percent Washington initially planned to impose, US President Donald Trump announced following what he called a ‘beautiful visit’ by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. at the White House. Part of the new deal includes granting zero tariffs for American products bound for the Philippines. According to Philippines News Agency, Trump posted on his Truth Social account that the Philippines will pay a 19% tariff, and described the meeting as a successful conclusion of their trade deal. Trump expressed admiration for

Washington: United States President Donald Trump underscored the strategic importance of the proposed ammunition manufacturing facility in Subic Bay in Zambales, saying it would boost both Philippine defense capabilities and US military readiness. According to Philippines News Agency, Trump emphasized the necessity of the facility during a press conference at the White House, following a bilateral meeting with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., who is in the US for a three-day official visit. Trump stated, “It’s very important. Otherwise, we wouldn’t have approved it,” underscoring the project’s role in significantly enhancing the ammunition reserves of both nations. The proposed joint