Day: September 4, 2025

Gaza: The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned that Gaza, where Israel continues its genocidal war, is facing a severe food crisis that could get worse. According to Philippines News Agency, UNICEF spokesperson Tess Ingram highlighted the dire situation in an interview with Anadolu, stating that malnutrition rates among children are extremely high, with families struggling to secure sufficient food and water. Ingram noted that around 15 to 20 percent of children screened in Gaza are malnourished, a figure that surpasses emergency thresholds. Alarmingly, more than 110 children have reportedly died from hunger, with over half of these deaths

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will grant the independent commission investigating flood control issues the authority to issue subpoenas, Malaca±ang said Thursday. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro stated that the subpoena power will enable the independent fact-finding body to summon the individuals involved in the anomalous flood control projects. According to Philippines News Agency, Castro emphasized that President Marcos wants the independent commission to be empowered to effectively carry out its mandate. The issuance of an executive order establishing the independent body on flood control probe is now being finalized. Castro acknowledged the possibility of individuals, including contractors linked

Cavite: The country’s leading runners are set to converge at the Ayala Vermosa Sports Hub in Cavite as the ASICS META Time Trials make their Philippine debut on October 19. The event promises an exciting 10-kilometer Open race with a total of PHP400,000 in cash prizes, rewarding PHP100,000 each to the top finishers in both the men’s and women’s divisions. Runners finishing in positions two through ten will receive PHP10,000 each. According to Philippines News Agency, MILO Marathon champion Richard Sala±o, who recently competed in the prestigious Sydney Marathon in Australia, is among the notable participants. Sala±o expressed his determination

Tokyo: The Japanese government is closely watching the developing cooperation among China, Russia, and North Korea after the leaders of these nations gathered in Beijing for a Chinese military parade. The unity showcased at Tiananmen Square during this event is being scrutinized by Japan for its potential impact on regional security. According to Philippines News Agency, Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi emphasized the importance of analyzing the cooperation between Beijing, Moscow, and Pyongyang. The Japanese government is deeply invested in understanding the implications of this alliance on regional security dynamics. China’s assertive actions in the East and South China

Bacolod: The Negros Electric and Power Corp. is set to invest PHP192 million for the acquisition of a 37.5 megavolt amperes (MVA) mobile substation, marking a significant phase in the initial three years of its five-year development strategy in central Negros. According to Philippines News Agency, Roel Castro, the president and chief executive officer of Negros Power, announced during a press briefing on Wednesday, which coincided with their first year of operation, that the company aims to procure the mobile substation by May of the coming year. The mobile substation is intended to temporarily serve customers while permanent substations undergo