Day: November 15, 2025

Cebu: The Cebu Provincial School Board (CPSB) has approved a PHP85-million supplemental budget for the construction of temporary learning shelters (TLS) in schools that sustained damage from the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck the province on September 30. According to Philippines News Agency, during the meeting, the Department of Education (DepEd) – Cebu province presented its validated report of 570 classrooms completely damaged, 1,101 classrooms with major damage, and 1,723 classrooms with minor damage. Based on these assessments, 269 TLS are needed to accommodate displaced students while the DepEd undertakes major repairs and reconstruction of affected school buildings. Provincial Treasurer Roy

Manila: Manila Archbishop Cardinal Jose Advincula on Saturday called on the faithful to stay vigilant, sober, and discerning amidst growing social and political tensions in the country. In his pastoral statement titled ‘A Call for Vigilance, Sobriety, and Discernment,’ Advincula emphasized the importance of not letting emotions override reason and firmly upholding the rule of law. According to Philippines News Agency, Advincula instructed that the statement be read at Masses starting the evening of November 15 and throughout all Sunday services on November 16. “In moments of mass gatherings and public discourse, we do not let emotion prevail over reason.

Leyte: Leyte 1st District Rep. Martin Romualdez on Saturday called for sobriety amid political tensions over allegations tied to budget insertions and infrastructure projects, saying investigations should proceed strictly on the basis of facts and sworn testimony. Romualdez emphasized the importance of maintaining a fact-based approach to the ongoing investigations, urging all parties involved to adhere strictly to the truth as presented through verified evidence and official testimonies. According to Philippines News Agency, Romualdez stated that he would not engage in a public exchange over the accusations made by his former ally, resigned party-list representative Zaldy Co. In a press

Washington: The United States successfully tested a B61-12 tactical thermonuclear bomb without a warhead in August, a statement from the US Department of Energy’s Sandia National Laboratories reported. According to Philippines News Agency, the tests took place at a test site in Nevada from August 19 to 21. During these tests, American fifth-generation F-35 fighter jets were used to deliver and drop the weapons, which were equipped with inert warheads. The tests were conducted in collaboration with the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). Additionally, the National Nuclear Security Agency has completed a program aimed at extending the service life of

Manila: Far Eastern University recovered from a second-set loss to conquer Adamson University, 25-22, 17-25, 25-19, 25-20, Saturday and claim the bronze medal in the Shakey’s Super League (SSL) Unity Cup at Rizal Memorial Coliseum in Manila. The Lady Tamaraws finished third for the third straight time. According to Philippines News Agency, Faida Bakanke, Alyzza Devosora, and Jazzlyn Elarina delivered 12 points each. Setter Tin Ubaldo also came up with 21 excellent sets that helped FEU score 48 attack points. “We talked about how we needed to bring back the feeling we had in the first set. We needed to