Day: September 8, 2025

Manila: The prevailing easterlies will bring rains in most parts of the country, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Monday. This will bring scattered rains and thunderstorms across Eastern Visayas and Caraga. According to Philippines News Agency, moderate to heavy rains in those areas could result in flash floods or landslides. The easterlies will also cause isolated rain showers or thunderstorms in Metro Manila, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Bicol Region, the rest of the Visayas, and the rest of Mindanao. Meanwhile, the rest of Luzon will also experience isolated rain showers due to localized thunderstorms. Light to moderate

Manila: College of Saint Benilde played steadier in the fifth set to conquer defending champion Far Eastern University in the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge Sunday night at the Paco Arena Events and Sports Center in Manila. According to Philippines News Agency, Reymarkey Betco finished with 24 points off 23 attacks and one block, along with four excellent digs, while Rocky Motol, the reigning NCAA MVP, had 20 points off 16 attacks, two blocks, and two aces to go with 22 receptions and six digs. Benilde improved to a 2-4 record, its first win coming from Arellano University, 23-25, 25-14, 30-28,

Copenhagen: Lithuania defeated Latvia, 21-17, Sunday in the men’s final of the FIBA 3×3 Europe Cup in Copenhagen, Denmark. Ignas Vaitkus bagged the MVP honors, scoring eight points for Lithuanians, who finished the tournament with four wins against one loss. Italy prevailed over Germany, 22-15, to settle for third place. Raphael Gaspardo delivered 13 points for the Italians in their first Europe Cup appearance since 2016. According to Philippines News Agency, the Netherlands triumphed over Azerbaijan, 21-16, to secure the women’s title. Noortje Driessen scored 11 points, earning the MVP plum as the Dutch side secured its second title after

Manila: The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has moved to bar contractors linked to anomalous flood control projects from government procurement. This action follows President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive for the immediate blacklisting of erring firms. According to Philippines News Agency, DBM Secretary Amenah Pangandaman announced that the Procurement Service-DBM (PS-DBM) has already canceled the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS) membership of nine companies associated with businesswoman Cezarah Rowena “Sarah” Discaya. The PS-DBM is also preparing to remove more firms, including SYMS Construction Trading and Wawao Builders, from the registry once the Department of Public Works and