Day: July 23, 2025

Manila: Many areas, especially in Luzon and the western section of the Visayas and Mindanao, will experience heavy rains and strong winds due to the prevailing southwest monsoon and Tropical Storm Emong, the weather bureau announced. According to Philippines News Agency, “Heavy rains would mostly affect the western section of Luzon, parts of Southern Luzon, and some parts of Western Visayas and Western Mindanao,” stated Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) weather services chief Chris Perez during a Palace briefing. For the next 24 hours, regions such as Bicol and Palawan might also be subject to heavy rainfall,

Makati city: Philippine Tennis Academy player Tennielle Madis stamped her class against South Korean Mi Na Lee, 6-1, 6-2, in the opening round of the J60 PHINMA International Junior Tennis Championships 2 at the Manila Polo Club shell court in Makati City on Wednesday. The top-seeded Filipino and world juniors No. 202 will face the winner between local wild card Sabine Dasha See and Australian Taylah Lessue. According to Philippines News Agency, No. 6 seed Stefi Marithe Aludo and qualifier Jana Jelena Nicole Diaz also advanced to the next round. Aludo, who was the runner-up in the first leg last

Manila: South Korean boy band BOYNEXTDOOR will entertain Filipino fans at the opening day of the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on Sept. 12. According to Philippines News Agency, Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) and Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) president Ramon “Tats” Suzara announced that the event will be a historic night for both world volleyball and the Philippines. With 50 days left before the country’s first-time hosting of the 32-nation FIVB MWCH, Suzara stated that all systems are rolling, with tickets for the opening ceremony night now selling briskly online through

Manila: The National Food Authority (NFA) assured the public on Wednesday that it is prepared to release rice stocks in regions impacted by Severe Tropical Storm Crising, known internationally as Wipha, and the enhanced southwest monsoon, locally referred to as ‘habagat.’ According to Philippines News Agency, this assurance comes despite earlier reports of flooding near NFA warehouses in Occidental Mindoro and Valenzuela. In a Viber message, NFA Administrator Larry Lacson confirmed that all rice stocks remain secure as warehouses across the nation have not been affected by the adverse weather conditions. Lacson stated, “All secured. No damage reported. All personnel

Ohio: US-based Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH), headquartered in Ohio, is considering a significant investment of up to USD500 million in the Philippines to establish a state-of-the-art tertiary hospital. This initiative is part of the company’s plan to enhance its Global Business Services operations within the country. According to Philippines News Agency, this investment plan was revealed during a meeting between BSMH officials and President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. The President led a delegation of trade and security executives on an official visit to the US from July 20-22. John Starcher, president and CEO of Bon Secours Mercy Health, expressed