Day: September 11, 2025

Manila: Luzon and the Visayas will continue to experience rains due to the easterlies affecting these islands, the weather bureau said Thursday. According to Philippines News Agency, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that scattered rains and thunderstorms would still prevail across Bicol Region, Aurora, Quezon, and Marinduque. These areas may face moderate to heavy rains, which could lead to flash floods or landslides. The Visayas and the rest of Luzon will also experience isolated rain showers or thunderstorms. In Mindanao, isolated rain showers caused by localized thunderstorms will prevail. The whole archipelago is expected to

Manila: The city government of Naga has announced the suspension of classes in both public and private schools, as well as government work, on specific dates in celebration of the Pe±afrancia Festival 2025. According to Philippines News Agency, Mayor Leni Robredo issued an executive order stating that the suspension is intended to ensure public safety, maintain order, and effectively manage vehicular and pedestrian traffic during the major processions and civic events of the festival. Naga City has been recognized as the Pilgrimage Capital of the Bicol Region through Presidential Proclamation No. 33, series of 2010. Robredo noted that the Local

Manila: The Philippine Army (PA) is looking to integrate drones as part of its efforts to beef up its external defense capabilities. In a statement Thursday, PA chief Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete said this initiative is part of their efforts to further modernize the service. He added that integrating “drone technology into the force structure as part of the shift towards external security operations.” According to Philippines News Agency, Nafarrete, in an earlier interview, said efforts are underway to develop the PA’s drone capabilities but declined to comment due to security reasons. Drones in the PA inventory are currently being

Batac city: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. marked the 108th birth anniversary of his father, the late former President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr., by encouraging Filipinos to lead lives characterized by service, sacrifice, and the defense of national dignity. He described this as the truest way to honor his father’s memory. According to Philippines News Agency, during a wreath-laying ceremony at Marcos Monument in Batac City, Ilocos Norte, President Marcos highlighted the late leader’s dedication to the nation and selflessness as the foundation of his leadership. “It is a legacy of service. It is a legacy of sacrifice,” he stated,

Manila: Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) recorded significant gains in the economy, education, and poverty reduction in 2024 despite the impact of natural calamities and global economic uncertainties, according to the Regional Development Council (RDC) chairperson and Apayao Governor Elias Bulut Jr. “We braved a series of successive typhoons in the last quarter alone while national and global economic ripples created uncertainties in the economy around the world, including ours, yet we pressed on, undaunted, united and resilient,” Bulut said in his State of the Region Address delivered on Wednesday during the third quarter full council meeting in a hotel here.