Day: July 26, 2025

Manila: Defending champion Team Asia is expected to face a strong challenge in the Reyes Cup scheduled at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium from Oct. 16 to 19. Team Asia will face Team Rest of the World, composed of the best players from Europe, the Americas, Oceania, and beyond, in the annual nine-ball pool tournament named after Filipino pool icon Efren “Bata” Reyes. According to Philippines News Agency, Team Asia will once again feature the top three Asian players on the World Nineball Tour rankings, alongside two wildcards. ‘Let them all team up – Asia is ready. They saw what happened

Cagayan de oro: Seven Chinese nationals were apprehended in Cagayan de Oro City on July 23 for allegedly violating multiple environmental laws, including the Philippine Mining Act, as reported by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). According to Philippines News Agency, the arrests occurred during an environmental law enforcement operation in Barangay Tuburan, Cagayan de Oro City. Authorities seized equipment valued at PHP18.9 million, including two hydraulic excavators, a separator, a unit wheel loader, two rolls of carpet/matting, two water pump sets, and one sack of washed sand. Charges are being prepared against the individuals for violating Republic

Pampanga: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday conducted an aerial inspection of flood-stricken areas in Pampanga province. Marcos was accompanied by Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu-Laurel Jr. and Special Assistant to the President, Secretary Antonio Ernesto Lagdameo Jr., during the inspection. According to Philippines News Agency, the President was scheduled to visit an evacuation center in Bacolor, Pampanga on Saturday morning. However, the site visit was canceled due to inclement weather. Marcos was instead represented by Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian, who checked on the condition of disaster-hit individuals temporarily staying at

Bangkok: The Philippine Embassy in Bangkok has advised Filipinos to avoid traveling to seven Thai provinces due to ongoing border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia. The provinces affected by this advisory are Ubon Ratchatani, Si Sa Ket, Surin, Sa Kaeo, Buri Ram, Chantaburi, and Trat. According to Philippines News Agency, the embassy has emphasized that travel to these areas is highly discouraged due to the current situation. They assured that the embassy is ready to assist Filipinos in need and will continue to keep an eye on developments in Thailand. Filipinos residing in the affected regions have been urged to

Benguet: Aboitiz Power has donated 4,400 liters of fuel to local governments in Benguet and Mountain Province to support disaster response efforts following recent weather disturbances that caused widespread flooding, landslides, and power outages across northern Luzon. According to Philippines News Agency, the fuel assistance, provided through Aboitiz Renewables, Inc. and Aboitiz Foundation, Inc., is intended to power heavy equipment used in clearing operations, generators, and emergency vehicles delivering food, water, and medical supplies. ‘We work closely with our local partners to respond quickly during emergencies,’ Noreen Vicencio, Aboitiz Renewables’ First Vice President and General Manager for Hydro Operations, said