Day: October 18, 2025

Manila: Nearly 700 million people around the world are classified as living in extreme poverty, surviving on less than USD2.15 per day per person. This stark figure underscores the ongoing challenge of poverty eradication, a mission emphasized globally with the UN’s declaration of October 17 as the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, established in 1992. According to Philippines News Agency, a UN report highlighted that global extreme poverty had been decreasing from 1990 to 2019. However, the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent crises have led to the largest global rise in poverty in decades, halting progress since 2019. Almost

Manila: De La Salle University triumphed over University of Santo Tomas (UST) with a 4-1 victory on Saturday, creating a three-way tie for the final semifinal berth in the UAAP Season 88 men’s badminton tournament. The matches took place at the Rizal Memorial Badminton Hall in Malate, Manila. According to Philippines News Agency, La Salle, UST, and Adamson University all share identical 1-4 win-loss records. However, the Green Shuttlers claimed the No. 4 spot and earned a first-round playoff bye by virtue of matches won. UST and Adamson are set to clash on Sunday at 8 a.m., with the victor

Manila: Two former heads of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) have expressed support for the agency’s efforts to cleanse its ranks amid the controversy involving flood control projects. In a statement, Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon said he welcomed former DPWH secretaries Jose de Jesus and Rogelio Singson during the strategic planning session of the agency’s new executive committee on Saturday. According to Philippines News Agency, Dizon mentioned that the two former heads of the department would be sharing their experience and best practices in running the agency. “The contribution of Mr. De Jesus and Mr. Singson

Yokohama: The organizing committee and the national government are moving ahead with preparations for the International Horticultural Expo 2027 to be held in Yokohama, eastern Japan. According to Philippines News Agency, plans include adorning the venue with about 10 million flowers and trees, while showcasing horticultural traditions and the latest decarbonization technologies through collaboration between national and local authorities, along with international participants. GreenxExpo 2027, scheduled to run from March 19 to September 26, 2027, will take place at the former US Navy Kamiseya Communication Facility in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture. It will operate under the theme “Scenery of the Future

Manila: The Department of Health (DOH) has activated a Code White alert in anticipation of the effects of Tropical Storm Ramil. ‘Idineklara ng Department of Health ang Code White Alert kaugnay ng inaasahang pag-landfall ng Bagyong Ramil ngayong hapon (The DOH has declared a Code White alert in relation to the expected landfall of Ramil this afternoon),’ it said on Saturday. Under Code White, the DOH will closely monitor its operations center and preposition necessary medicine and medical equipment for rapid emergency response. Health Emergency Response Teams, it said, are ready for immediate deployment to provide immediate assistance to severely