Day: November 17, 2025

Manila: Most areas in the country are forecast to experience rain showers on Monday due to three prevailing weather systems and the northeast monsoon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said. The shear line, intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ), and the easterlies will cause scattered rains and thunderstorms across Palawan, Cagayan and Isabela, Aurora, Quezon, Bicol Region, Eastern Visayas, and Mindanao. Moderate to heavy rains in those areas could result in flash floods or landslides, the weather bureau said. According to Philippines News Agency, isolated light rains due to the northeast monsoon or “amihan” will prevail across Ilocos

Manila: Prices of gasoline and diesel will both increase by PHP1.20 per liter on Tuesday as supply issues continue. In an advisory, Seaoil announced that it would implement the price hike effective 6 a.m. on November 18. According to Philippines News Agency, this marks the seventh consecutive week of gasoline price hikes and the fourth week for diesel. The advisory also noted that there would be no movement on kerosene prices due to State of Calamity Proclamation No. 1077. The proclamation was issued by Malaca±ang on November 5, 2025, following the impact of Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi). This measure aims to

Manila: Undermanned University of Santo Tomas-Gameville barged into the semifinals after a stunning 22-25, 20-25, 25-23, 25-23, 15-13 win over Far Eastern University-DN Steel in the Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference Sunday night at the Paco Arena. Rey Miguel De Vega, who made 20 excellent receptions, finished with 15 points, including two in the fifth set as the Golden Spikers claimed victory after one hour and 46 minutes. According to Philippines News Agency, UST-Gameville, without head coach Odjie Mamon and players Josh Yba±ez, Al Bukharie Sali, and JJ Macam, who are currently with Alas Pilipinas in Taiwan, improved to a 5-2

Negros occidental: Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson has expressed gratitude to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for his visit to areas severely impacted by Typhoon Tino over the weekend. Marcos conducted an inspection in the municipalities of Moises Padilla and La Castellana, which were among the hardest hit in central Negros. According to Philippines News Agency, the President’s commitment to aid was evident during his visit, accompanied by key Cabinet officials who joined him in assessing the damage and needs on the ground. In La Castellana, President Marcos led a situation briefing with the mayors of the affected local

Manila: Around PHP838.5 million worth of assistance has already been extended to the victims of twin typhoons Tino (international name Kalmaegi) and Uwan (international name Fung-wong), according to the Office of Civil Defense (OCD). The agency said this assistance came from various government agencies, local government units, the private sector, and non-government organizations. According to Philippines News Agency, assistance amounting to PHP416 million and PHP422.2 million has been provided to victims of Tino and Uwan, respectively. The OCD did not provide a breakdown, as relief operations are still ongoing. “Government agencies continue to carry out coordinated response operations to support