Day: August 26, 2025

Pasig city: Cignal got back on track Monday night, beating ZUS Coffee squad, 22-25, 25-19, 25-18, 25-19, to keep its bronze medal hopes alive in the PVL Invitational Conference at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City. Erika Mae Santos scored 21 points while Ma. Rochelle Lalongisip chipped in 13 points off 10 attacks and three blocks for the HD Spikers, which bowed to the Creamline Cool Smashers (25-22, 17-25, 25-22, 11-25, 8-15) and the PLDT High Speed Hitters (19-25, 13-25, 22-25). According to Philippines News Agency, Ernestine Tiamzon and rookie Erin May Pangilinan added 10 points each. Cignal welcomed the

Manila: A low pressure area (LPA) and the southwest monsoon, locally known as “habagat,” will bring scattered rains and thunderstorms across the country, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) announced. According to Philippines News Agency, as of 3 a.m., the LPA was situated over the coastal waters of Paracale, Camarines Norte, while the habagat is impacting the western sections of southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Weather specialist Obet Badrina mentioned that PAGASA is not dismissing the possibility of the LPA developing into a tropical cyclone, although the likelihood is decreasing. If it transforms into a tropical cyclone,

Manila: Philippine National Police Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III has been relieved of his post effective immediately. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin made the announcement Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, Bersamin, in a letter dated August 25, directed Torre to relinquish his position and ensure a proper turnover. The letter emphasized the need for the continuous and efficient delivery of public services within the PNP, instructing Torre to ensure a smooth transition of all matters, documents, and information related to his office. As of now, Malaca±ang has not provided further details regarding the decision. The PNP has remained silent on