Day: November 18, 2025

Baguio city: The Department of Social Welfare and Development in the Cordillera Administrative Region (DSWD-CAR) has announced that the financial assistance provided to residents affected by Super Typhoon Uwan has reached nearly PHP19,525,353. According to Philippines News Agency, the DSWD-CAR reported that as of November 18, the immediate assistance, which included family food packs, non-food items, and financial aid, amounted to PHP16 million. Additionally, local government units, non-government organizations, and other partners contributed approximately PHP3.52 million in assistance. Current records indicate that 2,879 families remain displaced, with 692 families residing in evacuation centers, while others have sought temporary refuge with

Manila: The local stock barometer ended lower Tuesday as investors took profits from the previous day’s sharp increase, while the peso ended almost flat against the US dollar. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) slipped by 0.39 percent to 5,756.66 points, and broader All Shares by 1.50 percent to 3,231.55 points. According to Philippines News Agency, half of the sectors also finished in the red, with Services sliding by 1.65 percent, Mining and Oil by 1.31 percent, and Industrial by 1.07 percent. In contrast, Property rose by 1.13 percent, Financials by 0.28 percent, and Holding Firms by 0.02 percent. Luis

Kuala lumpur: AirAsia X (AAX) has just launched direct flights between Kuala Lumpur and Trkiye, expanding travel options for Filipinos aiming to reach Istanbul. This new route underscores the airline’s dedication to enhancing its long-haul travel offerings and broadening global accessibility. According to Philippines News Agency, the launch on November 14 reflects AirAsia’s commitment to increasing its long-haul footprint. “Trkiye represents a strong and dynamic market with immense potential for both leisure and business travel. This new route not only enhances our network connectivity between Southeast Asia and Eurasia but also reinforces our position as a key player in affordable

Antique: Governor Paolo Everardo Javier committed to sustaining the Provincial Electric Power Subsidy (PEPS) until 2026, benefitting 23,000 Antique residents. Javier said in an interview on Tuesday that the subsidy provided relief to consumers in the province when they availed of the PHP500 discount from their monthly bill. According to Philippines News Agency, Javier mentioned that there is already a budget for the PEPS until December this year, but he has lobbied for the power subsidy to continue until next year. He said the power subsidy is included in the 2026 proposed budget, which is currently being deliberated by the

San juan city: Shawn Umali played his best game in his National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) career as he led the College of St. Benilde (CSB) to a 76-66 win against Jose Rizal University (JRU) at the Playtime FilOil Center in San Juan City on Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, stepping up more with the absence of the injured Allen Liwag, the bruising Umali dominated for the Blazers as he put up a career-high 28 points on 11-of-16 shooting with 12 rebounds, one assist, three blocks, and three steals. ‘We said, ‘You know what? We have an advantage with