Day: September 6, 2025

Manila: The low-pressure area off Northern Luzon has developed into Tropical Depression Lannie, the weather bureau said Saturday. As of 5:15 a.m., the center of Lannie was estimated at 315 km west of Sinait, Ilocos Sur, with maximum sustained winds of 45 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 55 kph. It was moving westward at 15 kph. According to Philippines News Agency, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that Lannie will move generally northwestward until Monday before shifting west-northwestward through the rest of the forecast period. It is expected to exit the Philippine

Manila: Malaca±ang has criticized contractor couple Cezarah ‘Sarah’ and Pacifico ‘Curlee’ Discaya for spreading misinformation regarding the second phase of the Philippine Film Heritage Building (PFHB) construction project. The Palace clarified that the couple’s construction firm was indeed responsible for the project. According to Philippines News Agency, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro urged the Discayas to review their contracts with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). Castro emphasized that incorrect information could mislead the public and advised the couple to verify their commitments with Great Pacific Builders and General Contractor, Inc., one of their nine companies. The statement

Guadalajara: Filipino tennis player Alex Eala has advanced to the finals of the Guadalajara 125 Open following a decisive victory over American competitor Kayla Day, with scores of 6-2, 6-3 at the Panamerican Tennis Center hardcourt in Zapopan, Mexico. Eala’s performance on Saturday morning (Manila time) secured her a spot in the final round. According to Philippines News Agency, Eala is set to face Hungarian player Panna Udvardy in the finals. Udvardy earned her place in the final match by defeating Russian Maria Kozyreva with a scoreline of 6-3, 6-4. Eala, currently ranked world No. 75, reached the semifinals after

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has enacted legislation to establish protected areas in Tarlac and Southern Leyte, thereby incorporating these regions into the National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS). The specific regions designated include a parcel of land in Tarlac and the waters surrounding Panaon Island in Southern Leyte. According to Philippines News Agency, the official publication of Republic Acts (RAs) 12237 and 12238, signed by Marcos on August 29, was released in The Official Gazette on Friday. Under RA 12237, the land in the municipalities of Mayantoc and San Jose in Tarlac will be recognized as the Mt.