Day: November 15, 2025

Manila: The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) issued a strong warning to the public about the potential political exploitation surrounding the ongoing flood control controversy. The CBCP expressed concerns that recent developments could be manipulated to influence political outcomes. According to Philippines News Agency, the CBCP President, Pablo Virgilio Cardinal David, emphasized the need for clarity and accountability. He urged involved parties to act with honesty, courage, and responsibility. Cardinal David called for the validation of recent allegations made by former Ako Bicol Party-list Representative Zaldy Co, suggesting that Co should return to the Philippines to substantiate his

Seoul: The ASEAN Trade Fair 2025, a pivotal event for businesses across the ASEAN region, including the Philippines, was inaugurated at the KINTEX Exhibition Center on Friday. The event is set to showcase the potential of ASEAN businesses and foster deeper economic ties with South Korea. According to Philippines News Agency, the ceremonial opening was led by ASEAN-Korea Center Secretary General Kim Jae-shin, accompanied by ambassadors from ASEAN member countries, including Philippine Ambassador to South Korea Bernadette Therese Fernandez. The officials toured the booths, sampling a variety of products from ASEAN exhibitors, highlighting the diverse offerings from the region. Charmaine

San juan: Veteran actress and humanitarian Rosa Rosal has passed away at the age of 97. Her family confirmed that she died on Saturday due to septic shock secondary to pneumonia and kidney failure. According to Philippines News Agency, Rosal’s grandson, William Thio, reported that she passed away at 9:17 a.m. at Cardinal Santos Medical Center in San Juan City. Thio stated that although she had been bedridden, she did not suffer from any major illness until she developed pneumonia on Friday. He explained that her sudden decline was due to her age and underlying conditions such as Alzheimer’s or

Quezon: National University Nazareth School (NUNS) kept its immaculate record after whipping defending champion University of the East (UE), 83-64, Saturday in the UAAP Season 88 boys’ basketball at Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. The Bullpups moved to within a win of sweeping the eliminations and earning an outright finals berth. According to Philippines News Agency, in another match, the University of Santo Tomas (UST) defeated Ateneo de Manila University, 100-81, to secure a semifinal slot. Mousa Diakite led NUNS with 24 points, 11 rebounds, and three blocks. He collaborated with Mark Arzola, Dean Tria, and David Sabareza during

Quezon: The creation of a truth and reconciliation commission to investigate alleged extrajudicial killings during the anti-illegal drugs campaign of former president Rodrigo Duterte is being advocated by Mamamayang Liberal Party-list Rep. Leila de Lima. The proposed commission aims to uncover comprehensive details related to the campaign, including the identities of those involved, the mechanisms employed, and any reward systems for implementers. According to Philippines News Agency, De Lima stated that while the International Criminal Court (ICC) is conducting its own investigation, it cannot be expected to cover all aspects of the issue. She emphasized the need for a national