Day: August 14, 2025

Baguio: The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Thursday advised Baguio-bound motorists that five major roads damaged by past weather disturbances are now passable. According to Philippines News Agency, the DPWH-Cordillera announced that the roads now open to vehicular traffic include Marcos Highway, Baguio-Bauang Road (Naguilian), Asin-Nangalisan-San Pascual-La Union Road, Benguet-Nueva Vizcaya Road, and Baguio-Bontoc Road. The DPWH reported that Kennon Road, another significant route to Baguio City, remains closed. The closure is due to the risk of rockfall and soil collapse. The area is currently under close monitoring, and clearing operations are ongoing. Additionally, the advisory mentioned

Ilocos norte: The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has inaugurated Ilocos Norte’s first data center, marking a significant step towards improving the province’s digital infrastructure and connectivity. According to Philippines News Agency, DICT 1 (Ilocos Region) Director June Vincent Manuel Gaudan officially led the launch ceremony, which was attended by provincial officials and representatives from various government agencies. The data center, located at the newly constructed extension building of the Ilocos Norte Capitol, aims to become a regional hub for cloud computing, server co-location, web hosting, and other digital services. This initiative aligns with the national strategy on

Manila: Filipino golfer Zachary Villaroman and Korean player Seeun Pak emerged victorious in their respective divisions in the 15-18 category of the ICTSI Pradera Verde Junior Philippine Golf Tour (JPGT) Championship on Thursday. Villaroman clinched his first win with a closing score of 75. According to Philippines News Agency, Villaroman, aged 17, expressed his satisfaction with the victory, noting it as a significant milestone after six legs of competition. He achieved a total score of 218. Villaroman remarked, “This win means a lot. It serves as a stepping stone for all my international events this year.” Jose Carlos Taruc secured

Pasay city: Close to 1,000 athletes from 79 countries are set to compete in the 3rd FIG Artistic Gymnastics Junior World Championships, scheduled from November 20 to 24 at the Grand Ballroom of the Manila Marriott Hotel inside the Newport World Resorts. The event is organized by the Gymnastics Association of the Philippines (GAP) and sanctioned by the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) and the Asian Gymnastics Union. According to Philippines News Agency, the tournament will feature young gymnasts aged 16 to 18 in the men’s division and 14 to 16 in the women’s division. GAP President Cynthia Carrion highlighted the

Chengdu: Kickboxer Hergie Bacyadan missed the podium at the World Games after losing to Serbian Aleksandra Krstic, 1-2, in the women’s K1 -70kg event at the Sichuan Gymnasium in Chengdu, China. Despite her heavy punches, high kicks, and knees connecting to the Serbian’s face and body, the judges awarded the victory to Krstic, who was grimacing in pain throughout the match. According to Philippines News Agency, Aislinn Yap bowed to Kazakhstan’s Ulbossyn Adilova, 0-2, in the semifinals of the women’s sambo combat -80kg at the Jianyang Cultural and Sports Centre Gymnasium. Yap was scheduled to face Costa Rica’s Nicole Castro