Day: August 27, 2025

Manila: There is a 53 to 58 percent probability of La Ni±a conditions developing in the country, the weather bureau said Wednesday. In a Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon interview, Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) Climate Monitoring and Prediction Section Chief Ana Liza Solis stated that the country is likely to experience a short-lived, weak La Ni±a, rather than a full-blown event that usually lasts six months or longer. According to Philippines News Agency, Solis explained that the usual probability of La Ni±a around this time of the year is around 30 percent, a percentage significant enough for La

Manila: The Department of Science and Technology – Technology Application and Promotion Institute (DOST-TAPI) is searching for more grassroots inventions and innovations through clustered contests and exhibits. During its Regional Invention Contest and Exhibits by Cluster (ClusteRICE) for the Visayas on Wednesday, Mark Anthony Bigayan, chief of the DOST-TAPI technology information and promotion division, said they are expecting the presentation of 300 inventions in various parts of the country this year by holding five legs of RICE. According to Philippines News Agency, the ClusteRICE event for the Visayas, held at the Philippine Science High School (PSHS) campus in Eastern Visayas

Manila: Philippine National Police (PNP) Acting Chief, Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez announced on Wednesday that he has initiated an audit of all PNP units, alongside a review of the organization’s policies regarding deployment and appointments. The announcement took place during a briefing at Camp Crame, where Nartatez refrained from providing a specific timeline or details on who will conduct the audit. According to Philippines News Agency, Nartatez emphasized the need for strategic placement of personnel within the PNP, especially during major operations or missions within their jurisdiction. This approach underscores his commitment to ensuring that key positions are filled

Manila: About 16,000 police officers are set to be deployed for the first parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) on Oct. 13, newly installed acting chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez said on Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, Nartatez stated that the PNP is making extensive efforts to prevent poll-related violence, with the Police Regional Office (PRO) – BARMM closely monitoring groups that might threaten peace and security in the region during the elections. During a press briefing at Camp Crame, Nartatez emphasized the commitment to proceed with

Manila: Global Ferronickel Holdings, Inc. chairperson Joseph Sy is facing a deportation complaint for supposed falsification of his Filipino citizenship, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said Wednesday. A deportation case is under process against the 60-year-old businessman, who was arrested by the BI at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport on Aug. 21 after his biometrics matched those of a Chinese citizen, BI spokesperson Dana Sandoval said in a radio interview. According to Philippines News Agency, the BI is still in the initial stages of Sy’s deportation case. Sandoval mentioned that they are also investigating whether Sy has other pending cases