Day: September 20, 2025

Manila: The respective embassies of the United States and France have issued an alert reminding their nationals to avoid demonstration areas across Metro Manila as thousands are anticipated to march in anti-corruption rallies nationwide on Sunday. According to Philippines News Agency, the US Embassy in Manila advised its citizens to avoid these demonstrations due to the potential for violence. The advisory, dated September 19, cautioned US nationals to exercise caution when in the vicinity of any large gatherings, as even peaceful demonstrations have the potential to turn violent without warning. The advisory also urged US citizens to follow instructions from

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday announced the return of PHP60 billion in excess funds to the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), after its previous transfer to the national treasury, to support the state health insurer’s expansion. Marcos made the pronouncement during his visit to Dr. Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital in Santa Cruz, Manila. According to Philippines News Agency, the Supreme Court issued a temporary restraining order in October last year against the further transfer of PhilHealth funds to the national treasury following several petitions. However, PHP60 billion in unutilized funds were already transferred at the time of

Manila: ‘Nando’ has rapidly intensified into a typhoon as it moves over the Philippine Sea. As of 10 a.m. Saturday, Typhoon Nando was located 775 km east of Casiguran, Aurora, packing maximum sustained winds of 120 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 150 kph, and moving west-northwestward at 10 kph. According to Philippines News Agency, Wind Signal No. 1 is expected to be hoisted over Northern Luzon and the eastern section of Central Luzon on Saturday afternoon, as reported by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). On its forecast track, the center of Nando

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has introduced discounted Beep cards for students using metro rail lines, aiming to make public transportation more affordable for the youth. According to Philippines News Agency, the rollout of the student Beep cards at the Legarda Station in Manila, part of the Light Rail Transit – Line 2 (LRT-2), is part of the Marcos administration’s broader public transport reforms. These reforms are focused on enhancing commuter experience across Metro Manila. During the ceremonial launch of the white Beep cards, Marcos announced that students would receive a 50-percent discount when riding the LRT-1, LRT-2, and

New york: The UN General Assembly has overwhelmingly adopted a resolution allowing Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to deliver his speech via video during next week’s high-level General Debate. This decision, reported by Anadolu Agency, permits Abbas to participate through a pre-recorded statement in the assembly’s 80th session. According to Philippines News Agency, the resolution received support from 145 member states, while six countries abstained, and five, including the United States and Israel, opposed it. The resolution follows the United States’ decision to deny and revoke visas for Abbas and senior Palestinian Authority officials, effectively barring their travel to New York