Day: August 12, 2025

Batanes: Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 remains in effect, and heavy rains are forecast across Batanes as Typhoon Gorio maintains its strength, according to the weather bureau’s 5 p.m. bulletin on Tuesday. Gorio continues to pack maximum sustained winds of 120 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center, with gustiness reaching up to 150 kph. The typhoon was located 440 km east of Itbayat, Batanes, as of 4 p.m. According to Philippines News Agency, strong to gale-force gusts are prevailing across the Babuyan Islands and the northern portion of mainland Cagayan as Typhoon Gorio enhances the southwest monsoon. A

Iloilo: Runway safety enhancement works have begun at Iloilo International Airport to ensure more efficient operations, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) announced on Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, the airport closes daily from 12 midnight to 4 a.m. This schedule was coordinated with airline operators before implementation to ensure no flights would be affected, CAAP said. The runway safety enhancement project, which started on Aug. 11, includes runway edge strip and slope correction, as well as embankment works. It is scheduled for completion within 45 working days. The project involves the removal of accumulated soil deposits,

Taguig: The Israeli Embassy in the Philippines reported that life in Israel has largely returned to its usual state, despite ongoing tensions in the region, specifically with Iran. Deputy Ambassador to the Philippines Ester Buzgan highlighted the country’s efforts to assist civilians, including Filipinos, affected by recent conflicts during the Philippines-Israel Cybersecurity Forum held in Taguig on Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs is currently hosting 17 Filipino journalists on a tour in Israel to observe the actual situation. Deputy Ambassador Buzgan stated, “It’s back to normal. We have a delegation of 17 journalists right

Bacolod city: The city government has formalized its partnership with the Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital (CLMMRH) for the establishment of the Bagong Urgent Care and Ambulatory Service (BUCAS) Plus Center, the first-of-its-kind in the Negros Island Region (NIR). Mayor Greg Gasataya and Dr. Joan Cerrada, hospital chief of CLMMRH, signed a memorandum of agreement for the initial five-year operation of the healthcare facility on the city-owned property in Barangay 14, during a ceremony at the Bacolod City Government Center lobby. According to Philippines News Agency, the BUCAS Plus Center will initially have a 15-bed capacity and will offer

Manila: The Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) between the Philippines and Japan will formally enter into force on September 11, as announced by the Japanese Embassy in Manila. This significant development marks a new chapter in the defense cooperation between the two nations, aiming to enhance their military interoperability and strategic partnership in the Indo-Pacific region. According to Philippines News Agency, Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro and Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Endo Kazuya exchanged notes on the military deal during a ceremony held in Pasay City. This exchange, witnessed by Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr., signifies the completion of