Day: November 1, 2025

Manila: The low-pressure area (LPA) embedded along the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) will bring rains over parts of the country as Filipinos troop to the cemeteries to visit their departed loved ones on Saturday, according to the weather bureau. According to Philippines News Agency, as of 3 a.m., the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the LPA, located 275 km west of Coron, Palawan, will bring scattered rains over the province. Cagayan will also experience scattered rains due to the shearline, while Batanes will have isolated light rains due to the northeast monsoon. Meanwhile, the ITCZ will

Antipolo city: Rain or Shine and Magnolia emerged victorious in their respective matches during the PBA Philippine Cup at the Ynares Center, overcoming challenges from their opponents on Friday. According to Philippines News Agency, the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters relied on Santi Santillan’s impressive performance to defeat the Terrafirma Dyip, 106-91. Santillan scored 16 points in the final quarter, matching the Dyip’s entire production during that period, helping the Elasto Painters regain control after a strong third quarter from Terrafirma. Santillan concluded the game with 26 points, shooting 10-of-15 from the field, including 6-of-10 from beyond the arc, and

Gyeongju: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung have reaffirmed their countries’ deep strategic partnership, agreeing to expand cooperation in defense, infrastructure, and transnational crime prevention. Marcos and Lee held a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Gyeongju on Friday. According to Philippines News Agency, the two leaders reviewed the progress of the Korea-Philippines Strategic Partnership, which celebrated its first anniversary this year, and committed to elevate it to ‘a new level of cooperation and mutual support.’ Lee said it was ‘particularly meaningful’ to welcome Marcos to Korea following their

Kuala lumpur: The United States and the Philippines have unveiled the creation of a task force to deter aggression and ‘reestablish deterrence’ in the South China Sea (SCS). US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced the ‘Task Force Philippines’ alongside Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Defense Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) and ADMM-Plus in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. According to Philippines News Agency, Hegseth emphasized the importance of the Mutual Defense Treaty for both countries, stating that it applies to any of their forces in the South China Sea. He stressed that

Washington: The Philippines is actively engaging with United States authorities to safeguard the rights of Filipinos detained by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) amid a heightened immigration crackdown by the Trump administration. According to Philippines News Agency, the Department of Foreign Affairs, through the Philippine Embassy and Consulates General in the US, is committed to assisting Filipino nationals in detention. Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Angelica Escalona emphasized that the welfare and legal treatment of these individuals remain a priority, ensuring adherence to both national and international standards. This proactive stance follows allegations from US-based Filipino civil rights advocates who accused