Day: September 10, 2025

Doha: The Philippine Embassy in Qatar told Filipino nationals to stay indoors after Israel carried out an airstrike targeting senior Hamas leaders in Doha. “In view of recent developments in Doha, the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in the State of Qatar urges all Filipino nationals to remain calm, monitor news from credible sources, and heed the advice of local authorities,” it said in an advisory issued late Tuesday. “Stay indoors and avoid public spaces unless absolutely necessary,” it added. According to Philippines News Agency, the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that Israel targeted residential buildings housing

Tokyo: Filipino pole vaulter Ernest John “EJ” Obiena is set to compete among 28 athletes in the men’s pole vault event at the upcoming World Athletics Championships, scheduled to take place from September 13 to 21 at the National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan. Obiena, who holds the Asian Championships record at 5.90 meters, is a prominent figure in the field, aiming to build on his recent performances. According to Philippines News Agency, Obiena has had a successful season, achieving a season-best of 5.80 meters at several competitions, including the Orlen Copernicus Cup in Poland, the PATAFA Pole Vault Challenge, and

Manila: Most parts of the country are forecast to experience rains caused by the prevailing easterlies, the weather bureau said on Wednesday. Bicol Region, Isabela, Aurora, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon, and Marinduque will experience scattered rains and thunderstorms. According to Philippines News Agency, moderate to heavy rains in those areas could result in flash floods or landslides, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said in its latest bulletin. The easterlies will also bring isolated rain showers or thunderstorms across Metro Manila, the Visayas, Mindanao, the rest of Mimaropa, and Cavite. The rest of Luzon will also experience

Manila: The Commission on Population and Development in Bicol (CPD-5) awarded local government units in the region that excelled in promoting population wellness and development. The regional Rafael M. Salas Kaunlarang Pantao Award was presented to the town of Baras in the municipal category, the city of Naga in the city category, and the province of Albay in the provincial category, during awarding ceremonies Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, Mary Rose Sta. Rosa, population program officer, stated that the LGUs were evaluated based on their identification of population concerns, the implementation of solutions, and progress over a three-year period.

Naga city: The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council Operations Center has raised its alert status from blue to red in preparation for the upcoming Pe±afrancia Festival 2025 in Naga City. The red alert is in effect starting Sept. 10 until Sept. 22. According to Philippines News Agency, in a memorandum, Claudio Yucot, Director of the Office of Civil Defense-Bicol and chairperson of the Bicol RDRRMC, stated that agencies and local government units should implement preparedness measures. Response agencies with resources not deployed in Naga City must be on alert and ready for possible deployment should more support be