Day: September 23, 2025

Pasay city: Czechia on Tuesday pulled off a 25-19, 25-18, 25-23 victory over Tunisia to secure a quarterfinal ticket in the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. According to Philippines News Agency, the Czechs rallied behind Patrick Indra, Jan Galabov, and Lukas Vasina to wrest the upperhand at 20-19 after trailing at 8-15. Tunisia tied the score at 21-all, but Czechia fought back to make it 24-22. The Tunisians threatened at 23-24 on Ali Bongui’s attack, but Indra came up with another powerful spike to seal the win. Indra finished

Manila: Tropical Depression Opong maintained its strength while moving over the Philippine Sea. In its 11 p.m. weather bulletin Tuesday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Opong was last spotted 980 km east of northeastern Mindanao. Opong packs maximum sustained winds of 55 km per hour (kph) near the center and gustiness of up to 70 kph. It is moving west southwest at 15 kph. No tropical cyclone wind signal is currently hoisted. Opong is expected to bring heavy rains starting Thursday. According to Philippines News Agency, Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1 will be