Day: July 22, 2025

Manila: The low-pressure area east of Aurora province has evolved into a tropical depression (TD) on Tuesday afternoon and has been named “Dante.” The tropical depression exhibits maximum sustained winds of 45 kph near the center, with gustiness reaching up to 55 kph. According to Philippines News Agency, as of 4 p.m., Dante was positioned 1,115 km east-northeast of Central Luzon or 1,130 km east of Northern Luzon, moving in a north-northwestward direction at 20 kph. While no tropical cyclone wind signal is raised in any part of the country, Dante is intensifying the southwest monsoon, locally known as ‘habagat.’

Makati city: South Korea is aiming to deliver the first three out of twelve FA-50 Block 70 light combat aircraft to the Philippines before the end of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s term in 2028, as announced by South Korean Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Sang-hwa on Tuesday. This development marks a significant step in enhancing the Philippines’ air defense capabilities. According to Philippines News Agency, the Philippines finalized a USD700 million contract last month to procure the 12 fighter jets from Korea Aerospace Industries, Ltd. (KAI). Ambassador Lee emphasized the importance of this acquisition, stating that the additional purchase

Manila: The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday announced a postponement in the release of the 2025 Shari’ah Special Bar Examinations (SSBE) results. The delay was attributed to the suspension of work in the Supreme Court due to inclement weather, as communicated by SC spokesperson Atty. Camille Ting. According to Philippines News Agency, Atty. Ting conveyed the announcement in a message to reporters, noting, “Due to the suspension of work in the Supreme Court caused by inclement weather, the release of the results of the 2025 Shari’ah Special Bar Examinations scheduled for tomorrow, July 23, 2025, has been postponed.” She further

Manila: Malaca±ang on Tuesday ordered the suspension of all preparations for the upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. This decision came after Marcos expressed dismay over reports of government personnel installing SONA-related materials in public spaces amidst heavy rains that have caused significant flooding in Metro Manila and various parts of the country. According to Philippines News Agency, President Marcos was particularly concerned about the allocation of resources to SONA preparations during a time when many communities are facing severe flooding. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin stated, “The President is dismayed by reports that

Manila: Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Tuesday urged concerned local chief executives (LCEs) to implement forced evacuation when necessary to ensure the safety and protection of affected residents in the wake of severe rainfall caused by the southwest monsoon. According to Philippines News Agency, in compliance with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive, Remulla also asked local government units (LGUs) to prioritize the safety of vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Based on the latest weather advisory from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the southwest