Day: September 27, 2025

Quezon city: National University Nazareth School (NUNS) and University of Santo Tomas (UST) continued their unbeaten run in the UAAP Season 88 high school basketball tournament, securing victories over their respective opponents at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. According to Philippines News Agency, center Moussa Diakite and guard Mark Arzola each scored 17 points to lead the NUNS Bullpups to a 78-66 victory over the Far Eastern University-Diliman (FEU-D) Baby Tamaraws. Diakite, a 6-foot-10 recruit from Mali, also contributed 14 rebounds, three blocks, and two steals, while Arzola added 10 rebounds and three steals. The Bullpups dominated the first half, finishing

Pasay city: Three unclaimed parcels containing suspected illegal drugs with a total estimated value of PHP8.8 million were recently intercepted at a warehouse in Pasay City. The parcels, initially declared as electronic equipment and garments, were flagged during X-ray screening on September 25 and subsequently subjected to K-9 sweeping. According to Philippines News Agency, a thorough physical inspection revealed that one parcel concealed 992 grams of shabu, while the other two contained a combined 1,396 grams of high-grade marijuana (kush), all estimated to be worth PHP8.8 million. Nepomuceno commended the vigilance of BOC – Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) authorities,

Masbate: The provincial government of Masbate has declared a state of calamity following the devastation caused by Typhoon Opong. The declaration was made after the Sangguniang Panlalawigan approved the measure in a special session on Friday. According to Philippines News Agency, Governor Richard Kho stated in an interview on Saturday that 16,302 families, or 57,113 individuals, have been affected by the typhoon. Kho noted that the numbers are expected to rise as reports continue to arrive. Opong impacted the province with strong winds and heavy rainfall, resulting in extensive infrastructure damage, destruction of homes, displacement of families, and losses in

San juan: Far Eastern University (FEU) sustained its winning form to beat Arellano University, 25-22, 25-17, 25-16, in the 2025 Shakey’s Super League (SSL) Preseason Unity Cup at Playtime FilOil Centre in San Juan on Saturday. Congolese Faida Bakanke scored 15 points, including eight in the third set, as the Lady Tamaraws notched their second straight win in Pool B. According to Philippines News Agency, Bakanke remarked on the team’s performance in a post-match interview, stating, “We had a slow start and Tin (Ubaldo) told us we should move and give our best.” Bakanke contributed 13 attacks and two blocks,

Manila: The Philippine government is ensuring the swift delivery of essential non-food items to families affected by tropical cyclones Nando and Opong, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said Saturday. According to Philippines News Agency, as of posting time, the OCD reported that a total of 1,500 shelter repair kits, 500 tarpaulin sheets, and 200 family tents have been dispatched to the Ilocos and Cagayan Valley regions, in coordination with the Bureau of Fire Protection. The OCD emphasized their commitment to support communities in the aftermath of recent storms while preparing for any further weather disturbances. More than 563,000 families