Day: October 26, 2025

Manila: A low pressure area (LPA) was detected 210 kilometers east of General Santos City, as stated in the 4 a.m. bulletin issued by the state weather bureau on Sunday. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that the LPA will lead to cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms across Caraga, the Davao Region, Northern Mindanao, Eastern Visayas, Albay, Masbate, and Sorsogon. There is a risk of flash floods or landslides due to the moderate to heavy rains anticipated in these areas. According to Philippines News Agency, the LPA is situated along the intertropical convergence zone

Yangon: Filipino nationals are among the more than 1,000 foreign nationals fleeing from Myanmar following a raid on a major online scam hub in Myawaddy near the Thailand border, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed Sunday morning. The Philippine Embassy in Yangon has so far received a total of 222 active requests for rescue and repatriation assistance from Filipino nationals. According to Philippines News Agency, of this number, 66 individuals were reported to have crossed into Thailand, while nine managed to travel to Yangon and are now under the custody of the embassy. The DFA said the embassy is

Quezon city: Far Eastern University demolished University of the Philippines, 4-0, Saturday night to stay perfect in the UAAP Season 88 women’s football at UP Diliman Football Stadium in Quezon City. According to Philippines News Agency, Judie Arevalo scored in the third minute, her sixth goal of the season, tying Ateneo de Manila University’s Jada Bicierro for the tournament lead. The other Lady Tamaraws who delivered were Marienelle Cristobal (44th minute), Regine Rebosura (49th), and Saraghen Tulabing (90th). Assistant coach Fitch Arboleda, who took over for head coach Let Dimzon due to illness, noted the performance of the team. “Well,

Manila: Retired military officers have broken their silence amid political tension, warning against any extra-constitutional moves such as a military junta, calling it a ‘catastrophic betrayal of democracy.’ According to Philippines News Agency, in a strongly worded statement dated Oct. 24, the Association of General and Flag Officers (AGFO), composed of retired senior officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (A.F.P), expressed ‘full and unequivocal support’ for the Department of National Defense (DND) and military leadership in their commitment to constitutional order. ‘Any extra-constitutional move, such as a military junta, would be a catastrophic betrayal of our democracy,’ the

Manila: Philippine National Police (PNP) acting chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. has instructed units nationwide to bolster patrol operations, including in residential areas and business establishments, in preparation for the observance of All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days on November 1 and 2. The directive aims to ensure public safety as families visit cemeteries to pay respects to their deceased loved ones. According to Philippines News Agency, Nartatez emphasized the importance of maintaining a visible police presence and collaborating with local government units and barangay officials to deter crimes such as burglary while residents are away. He urged

Cebu city: The first 911 Regional Command Center in the Visayas is now operational in Cebu City, marking a major step in President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s push for a faster emergency response that ensures life-saving help is accessible to all Filipinos. Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla led the launch of the Unified 911 Emergency Hotline System in Central Visayas on Saturday. According to Philippines News Agency, Remulla emphasized the significance of the new system, highlighting its role in unifying emergency services across the country. ‘Today, we have one number: 911. It’s not about just the number. It is about being