Day: August 27, 2025

Manila: A quarter of the world’s population, or 2.1 billion people, still lack access to safe drinking water, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warned Tuesday in a new report released during World Water Week 2025. The joint study, Progress on Household Drinking Water and Sanitation 2000-2024: Special Focus on Inequalities, found that while gains have been made since 2015, billions remain without essential services, with the poorest and most vulnerable communities disproportionately affected. According to Philippines News Agency, the report highlights that 3.4 billion people still lack safely managed sanitation, including 354 million who

Manila: Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan continues to enjoy the trust and confidence of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. despite the recent discovery of ‘ghost’ flood control projects in some parts of the country, Malaca±ang said on Wednesday. In a press briefing, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro stated that Marcos has not mentioned any plans to take action against Bonoan amid these issues. According to Philippines News Agency, Castro emphasized that President Marcos’s trust in Bonoan remains intact. When asked about Marcos’s continued support for Bonoan, Castro advised patience regarding any potential actions: “So, kung meron mang magiging aksyon patungkol

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is extending a new government role to former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III, following his unexpected removal from the top police position, as confirmed by Malaca±ang on Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro informed reporters that the specifics of the position remain undisclosed until Torre consents to the offer. Castro stated, “Hindi pa po natin maisisiwalat ang detalye patungkol po dito pero confirmed po na may inaalok pong posisyon (We cannot reveal details yet but it is confirmed that

Pasig city: Chery Tiggo cruised past ZUS Coffee, 25-17, 25-17, 25-23, to bolster its Finals campaign in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Invitational at the Philsports Arena on Tuesday night. Princess Robles led the Crossovers with 17 points built on 15 attacks and two blocks, steering her team to victory in just one hour and 19 minutes. According to Philippines News Agency, Chery Tiggo improved to a 3-1 record, keeping hold of second place. Victonara Galang contributed nine points, Renee Pe±afiel had eight points, while skipper Abigail Mara±o, Jasmine Nabor, and Imee Hernandez scored five points each. “The effort is

Manila: The Senate on Wednesday commenced discussions on proposed amendments to the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL), with senators emphasizing the necessity for enhanced farmer support and improved utilization of tariff revenues. According to Philippines News Agency, Senate Committee on Agriculture chair Francis Pangilinan highlighted that six years after RTL’s enactment, the law has not achieved its objectives of reducing rice prices and fortifying local farmers. Pangilinan stated during the committee inquiry, “The twin objectives of the RTL have not been met. Mahal pa rin ang bigas sa palengke pero mura pa rin ang bilihan ng palay sa bukid (Rice remains