Day: September 28, 2025

Jakarta: Despite being a tropical country with abundant rainfall, Indonesia is currently confronting a severe, multifaceted water security crisis that requires urgent collective action from all stakeholders to safeguard the welfare of present and future generations. According to Philippines News Agency, Experts from the World Resources Institute (WRI) Indonesia have warned that the country is suffering from water sources that are ‘too little, too much, and too polluted’ due to human factors such as changes in land use, over-exploitation, and the increasing impacts of climate change. WRI data shows that Indonesia ranks among countries at high risk for both droughts

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Sunday joined family members and supporters in marking the 36th death anniversary of his father and namesake, former president Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr. The President attended a memorial Mass at the Immaculate Conception Parish in his hometown Batac, Ilocos Norte, accompanied by relatives and loyalists who gathered to honor the elder Marcos’ legacy. According to Philippines News Agency, in a brief message posted on social media, the President reflected on his father’s enduring influence. ‘Remembering my father, Apo Lakay, on his 36th death anniversary. His memory and his dreams remain with me always,’

New york: The Philippines has urged the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to take the lead in regulating the military use of artificial intelligence (AI), warning that the unchecked development of autonomous and AI-enhanced weapons could trigger new global security threats. Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro issued the call during the UNSC high-level debate on AI in New York, stressing that AI is no longer just a technological issue but a matter of international peace and stability. According to Philippines News Agency, the Philippines was part of the core group behind the 2024 UN General Assembly resolution on ‘Artificial

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Sunday visited the Mariano Marcos Memorial Hospital and Medical Center (MMMH and MC) in Batac City, Ilocos Norte to examine the implementation of the government’s Zero Balance Billing (ZBB) policy. According to Philippines News Agency, the President interacted with health personnel and patients during his visit to the hospital’s charity wards, emergency room, critical care services, and neonatal and intensive care units. Marcos observed the discharge of patients whose hospitalization costs were completely covered under the ZBB policy. Dr. Jose Orosa III, officer-in-charge medical center chief of MMMH and MC, mentioned in a

Manila: Eleven fishermen from HCM City seeking shelter from Typhoon Bualoi endured a harrowing ordeal early Sunday off the coast of C?a Vi?t in Qu?ng Tr? province, when one vessel sank and another was left disabled amid pounding waves. Eight crew members have been rescued, while three remain missing as search and rescue operations continue. According to Philippines News Agency, at around 6 a.m., a relative of one fisherman alerted authorities that both vessels were stranded about 1.5 km from the mouth of the C?a Vi?t channel. Officials confirmed that one crewman from the sunken vessel swam safely to shore.