Day: September 22, 2025

Manila: The state weather bureau on Monday warned of life-threatening conditions in the northern portion of Northern Luzon as Super Typhoon Nando moved closer to Babuyan Islands. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Babuyan Islands remain under Signal No. 5, facing an ‘extreme threat to life and property.’ As of 10 a.m., Nando was located 110 kilometers east of Calayan, Cagayan, carrying maximum sustained winds of 215 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center and gustiness of up to 265 kph. It is forecast to pass close or make landfall over Babuyan Islands between noon and

Manila: Oil companies will increase prices of fuel products by up to PHP1 per liter on Tuesday. In an advisory on Monday, Seaoil said the price of diesel will rise by PHP0.80 per liter, and gasoline and kerosene by PHP1 per liter, effective 6 a.m. According to Philippines News Agency, Caltex will implement the same hike for the said products by 6:01 a.m. PTT Philippines and Jetti Energy will also increase gasoline price by PHP1 per liter and diesel by PHP0.80 per liter by 6 a.m. on the same day. “The adjustments reflect the movement in prices of refined fuel

Manila: Families affected by the combined effects of the southwest monsoon (habagat) and tropical cyclones Mirasol and Nando have reached 28,014 as of Monday morning. In its latest situation report, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said the affected families are equivalent to 100,024 persons residing in 181 barangays in the Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, Cordillera Administrative Region, Central Luzon, Bicol Region, Western Visayas, and Zamboanga Peninsula. According to Philippines News Agency, as of the time of the report, 187 families are being sheltered inside 10 evacuation centers, while another 173 are temporarily staying in other places,

Manila: People’s rising clamor for transparency, accountability, and good governance carries economic implications, but a business group on Monday expressed support for government measures toward this bid. According to Philippines News Agency, the Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI) said protests and strong sentiments “may prompt greater caution among some investors.” However, it also noted that this scenario presents an opportunity for the Philippines to demonstrate its commitment to transparency and reform, which can strengthen long-term investor confidence. “We believe that if addressed decisively, this moment can become a turning point that reinforces the foundations of our economy,” FPI Chair Elizabeth

Manila: Over PHP2 million in aid has been distributed to families and individuals affected by the southwest monsoon, known locally as habagat, and tropical cyclones Mirasol and Nando, as reported by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). According to Philippines News Agency, Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao of the Disaster Response Management Group stated that the aid includes 3,872 family food packs and non-food items such as family, kitchen, and sleeping kits, along with laminated sacks. These relief items have been delivered to disaster-affected areas in the provinces of Quirino, Nueva Ecija, Camarines Sur, Capiz, and Iloilo, where local

Manila: Malaca±ang condemned the violence that marred Sunday’s mass protests in Manila, vowing to hold accountable masked agitators it branded as ‘anarchists’ who hijacked what began as a peaceful demonstration against corruption. ‘Peaceful rally, nasamahan ng iilang nais manggulo. Mananagot ang lahat, iyan ang nais ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. sa lahat ng sinumang gumamit ng karahasan sa naganap na peaceful rally noong Linggo (It was a peaceful rally, disrupted by a few who wanted trouble. Everyone will be held accountable -that is what President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. wants for all who used violence during the peaceful rally