Day: August 2, 2025

Manila: Two persons died and three others were injured in La Union province during the onslaught of Typhoon Emong, based on the situation report of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) as of 9 a.m. Saturday. One of the two fatalities was a man who drowned, while the other man died of injuries sustained after a tree fell on their house during the typhoon, the report stated. According to Philippines News Agency, a total of 128,402 families, or 370,624 individuals, have been affected in the municipalities of Bacnotan, Balaoan, Bangar, Luna, San Gabriel, Santol, Sudipen, Agoo, Aringay,

Davao city: The University of the Philippines secured a commanding 25-11, 25-13, 25-15 victory against Davao Selection during the Shakey’s Super League (SSL) National Invitationals held at the University of Southeastern Philippines Gym. According to Philippines News Agency, Casiey Dongallo led the charge for the Fighting Maroons, scoring a game-high 15 points, with seven points coming in the decisive third set. During this set, UP staged an 8-0 run to overturn a 9-10 deficit. Teammates Kiane Olango and Nina Ytang contributed 12 and 11 points, respectively, to the win. Italian coach Fabio Menta reflected on the team’s performance, highlighting the

Manila: Filipino FIDE Master Alekhine Nouri secured his first gold medal at the Asian Amateur Chess Championships after dominating the blitz event in Hongkong Friday night. The two-time national juniors champion held compatriot and fellow FIDE Master Christian Mark Daluz to a draw in the ninth and final round to finish with 8.5 points. “I am happy to win the gold medal in the blitz competition,” said the 19-year-old Nouri, who will try to get another medal in the rapid event on Saturday. According to Philippines News Agency, Mongolian FIDE Master Khishigbat Ulziikhishig and Filipinos Recarte Tiauson and Lo Aristotle

Pasig city: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. launched a drainage clean-up drive in Metro Manila aimed at de-clogging heavily silted waterways that lead to recurrent flooding during the rainy season. The initiative, named the ‘Bayanihan sa Estero’ Program, focuses on 23 esteros prioritized for immediate intervention due to severe siltation, solid waste accumulation, poor flow conditions, and their tendency to flood. According to Philippines News Agency, the areas were selected based on their impact on surrounding communities and proximity to flood-prone zones. At the program’s launch at Buli Creek in Pasig City, Marcos underscored that effective flood control requires clean

Sorsogon city: The Energy Development Corp. (EDC) activated a new PHP7 billion facility in Sorsogon City on Friday as part of its efforts to harness the country’s rich indigenous geothermal resources. Jerome Cainglet, EDC president and chief operating officer, stated that the inauguration of the 22-megawatt (MW) Tanawon Geothermal Power Plant “is a win for the country’s energy security and climate resilience journey.” According to Philippines News Agency, the project, completed after 27 months, is a product of a “committed collaboration” between EDC and its mother unit, First Gen Corp., and their key contractors First Balfour and Toshiba, as well