Day: September 20, 2025

Manila: The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) has raised its alert status from “blue” to “red” to provide immediate emergency response as ‘Nando’ has intensified into a typhoon over the Philippine Sea. According to Philippines News Agency, in an advisory released Saturday, the NDRRMC said it issued Memorandum 245, categorizing the emergency condition under ‘red alert.’ Red alert is the highest status of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Operations Center (NDRRMOC), activated to address an ongoing or imminent emergency. It ensures full staffing of response agencies and immediate interagency coordination. It provides response agency staffing

Rome: The Philippines has launched the Aklan Pi±a Handloom Weaving Exhibit in Rome, Italy, a cultural showcase highlighting the country’s centuries-old textile tradition. The event will be held until Oct. 15 at the Philippine Embassy in Rome and serves as a companion to the successful Bianchi Contaminati Fashion Show, which reimagined the nation’s rich textile heritage through the lens of contemporary Italian design. According to Philippines News Agency, the exhibit celebrates the artistry of pi±a weaving from Aklan, a craft globally recognized when it was inscribed in 2023 on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Beyond

Manila: Philippine National Police (PNP) acting chief Lt. Gen. Jose Nartatez Jr. on Saturday assured the public that the police force is fully prepared for the possible impact of Typhoon Nando, particularly in Northern Luzon. According to Philippines News Agency, Nartatez directed local police units to ensure sufficient deployment of personnel and assets for disaster response. Police offices in areas likely to be affected by the typhoon are finalizing contingency plans. “The entire police force is ready for the possible effects of Typhoon Nando. PAGASA has issued a notice that Nando may become a super typhoon, that is why we

Manila: Far Eastern University-Diliman (FEU-D) and Adamson University both emerged victorious in their respective opening games of the UAAP Season 88 junior high school boys’ basketball tournament, held at the Quadricentennial Pavilion Arena, University of Santo Tomas. FEU-D triumphed over Ateneo de Manila University with a score of 91-80, while Adamson University defeated De La Salle-Zobel 85-69. According to Philippines News Agency, the Baby Tamaraws of FEU-D, led by Gilas Boys member Prince Cari±o, dominated the game early with a 52-42 lead in the first half and extended their advantage to a 22-point lead in the third quarter. Cari±o delivered

Baguio: A civil society group fighting against corruption has assured that the rally here and in other municipalities of Benguet on Sunday will be peaceful. Baguio-Benguet Laban sa Korapsyon (Against Corruption) member Louise Montenegro said they will follow what’s stated in the permit, which is effective until 12 noon only. ‘Ang magaganap ay isang mapayapang rally at susundin natin ang permit. Hawak natin ay mga panawagan ng mabilisang aksyon at mga placard (We will stage a peaceful rally and we will follow what is in the permit. We will issue calls for faster action and hold only placards),’ she said