Day: September 15, 2025

Manila: The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday announced the seizure of illegal drugs valued at PHP218 million through various operations conducted over the past week. According to Philippines News Agency, PDEA reported that it confiscated illegal drugs amounting to PHP189.73 million, with 98 suspects arrested during 52 operations conducted from September 5 to 12. PDEA Director General and Undersecretary Isagani Nerez stated that the accomplishments highlight the dedication of their operatives and the effectiveness of their collaboration with the PNP and other law enforcement agencies. Nerez emphasized that their efforts go beyond

Manila: The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) ended lower on the week’s first trading day on Monday, but the peso managed to keep its footing against the US dollar. The main equities index shed 0.85 percent to 6,057.43 points, and All Shares by 0.41 percent to 3,670.57 points. According to Philippines News Agency, most of the sectoral gauges also closed in negative territory, namely Financials, 2.43 percent; Holding Firms, 1.20 percent; Property, 1.19 percent; and Mining and Oil, 0.29 percent. On the other hand, Services rose by 0.99 percent and Industrial by 0.32 percent. Volume reached 3.48 billion shares, amounting

Quezon city: Canada outplayed Japan on the way to a 25-20, 25-23, 25-22 Pool G victory in the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship at Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, the win enabled the North Americans to grab 16.32 ranking points from Japan and move a spot up the world to No. 8, just below the crowd favorite Asian powerhouse. Japan will remain No. 7 but is already out of contention for the title. Opposite Sharone Vernon-Evans Sho led Canada with a match-high 14 points, including the block-out hit that closed the game.

Bacolod: The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Monday warned of a high possibility of a steam-driven phreatic eruption at Kanlaon Volcano following a spike in volcano-tectonic (VT) earthquakes. Phivolcs Director Teresito Bacolcol stated the rise in seismic activity and signs of pressurization could trigger short-lived, weak to moderately explosive eruptions. According to Philippines News Agency, Bacolcol emphasized that while an exact percentage could not be provided, the threat level is notably higher now compared to previous days. He urged the public to avoid the four-kilometer permanent danger zone surrounding the volcano. Between midnight to 8 a.m. on

Manila: Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Monday directed House committees to address allegations of irregularities in flood control projects with fairness and transparency while continuing legislative work to meet public needs. ‘These are serious matters, and I emphasized that the integrity of the House must always be above question,’ Romualdez stated after discussions with key committee chairpersons. According to Philippines News Agency, Romualdez stressed the importance of accountability among lawmakers as part of their commitment to public service. ‘The House will face these matters openly and responsibly, so that truth may be established and justice may prevail,’ he added, underscoring