Day: October 15, 2025

Tokyo: People who played sports during their school days tend to be fitter and more likely to keep up the sports habit than those who did not, a survey released by the Japan Sports Agency Sunday showed. According to Philippines News Agency, the survey found that there was a particularly large difference between those in their 20s and 30s who had sports experience during their school days and those who did not, though the gap narrowed with age. The survey collected data on physical fitness, including grip strength and other parameters, from 59,444 people aged 6 to 79, from May

Manila: With the Philippines continuing to grapple with hunger, a lawmaker on Wednesday called on Congress to pass a bill creating a national legal framework to ensure that Filipinos have easy access to adequate food. House Bill No. 3125 or the Right to Adequate Food bill, which was filed by Abra Rep. Joseph Sto. Ni±o Bernos on Aug. 5, seeks to target zero hunger incidence in 10 years. Within 10 years from the law’s effectivity, land devoted to food production is increased to 50 percent of all prime agricultural land in every region. According to Philippines News Agency, the bill

Manila: The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Wednesday stated that the nature of human rights complaints in the Philippines has transitioned from civil and political violations to social and economic concerns, indicating an evolving understanding of human rights among Filipinos. According to Philippines News Agency, this shift was highlighted during the Senate Committee on Finance hearing regarding the CHR’s proposed 2026 budget. CHR Chairperson Richard Palpal-latoc noted that while the total number of complaints has remained relatively stable since 2023, the types of violations reported have changed significantly. Palpal-latoc explained that cases related to civil and political rights, such

Davao city: The number of families affected by the October 10 twin earthquakes that struck Manay, Davao Oriental, and surrounding areas continues to rise, based on the official government tally. From 200,914 families on Tuesday, the figure surged to 256,036 families by Wednesday, which translates to 1,124,611 individuals. According to Philippines News Agency, the affected families are spread across 491 barangays in Region 11, also known as the Davao Region, and Caraga. As of Wednesday afternoon, 748 families are receiving assistance in nine evacuation centers, while 52 families are being aided elsewhere. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council

Beijing: The Philippine government is set to resume its e-Visa program for Chinese nationals in China next month, the Philippine Embassy in Beijing announced on Wednesday. The e-Visa system allows visa applications to be made online, making the process more convenient for those visiting the Philippines for a non-extendible period of 14 days. According to Philippines News Agency, once the system is rolled out, Chinese applicants who will visit the Philippines for tourism or business purposes can apply for the e-Visa, provided they are entering through the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Metro Manila or the Mactan-Cebu International Airport.