Day: November 20, 2025

Pasig city: The unveiling of the modernized National Sports Museum was a highlight of the reopening of the newly refurbished facilities of PhilSports Complex in Pasig City on Wednesday. The reopening was led by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and their youngest son, Philippine Ambassador for Sports Vinny Marcos. The museum serves as a lasting tribute to the country’s rich sporting history and the achievements of Filipino athletes. According to Philippines News Agency, Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairperson Patrick Gregorio expressed his gratitude to the First Family for supporting another pivotal moment for Philippine sports. “My

Manila: Three weather systems will bring rain in most parts of the country on Thursday, as the weather bureau issues a heavy rainfall outlook in Apayao and Cagayan provinces. In its bulletin issued at 4 a.m., the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) is affecting southern Mindanao, the shear line in the eastern section of northern Luzon, and the northeast monsoon or “amihan”, the rest of northern Luzon. According to Philippines News Agency, due to the ITCZ, Davao Region, Soccsksargen, Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, and Palawan will get cloudy skies with scattered rains

Manila: U.S. dollar inflows to the Philippines improved, resulting in a USD706 million surplus in the country’s balance of payments (BOP) in October 2025, up from USD82 million in the previous month. Data released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Wednesday night showed that the surplus in the BOP, which is the difference between a country’s total external payments and total inflows in a given period, last October alone lowered the deficit in the first 10 months this year to USD4.6 billion. According to Philippines News Agency, BSP traced the improvement in the country’s BOP position to the rise

Manila: Ateneo de Manila University advanced to the next round after defeating the University of the Philippines, 94-68, in the UAAP Season 88 women’s basketball tournament at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. According to Philippines News Agency, two-time MVP Kacey dela Rosa led the charge with 22 points, 16 rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block. Erica de Luna contributed significantly with 16 points and 11 rebounds, boosting the Lady Falcons to an 8-4 win-loss record. Kai Oani, Camille Malagar, Hannah Lopez, Sandra Villacruz, Gracie Batongbakal, and de Luna worked together to secure a 66-48 lead for Ateneo

Caraga: The Police Regional Office (PRO) 13 (Caraga) has reported the arrest of 60 individuals during a series of law enforcement operations conducted from November 11 to 18 in the area. Of these arrests, nine individuals were classified as most wanted persons at the regional level, facing criminal charges of rape, murder, and arson. According to Philippines News Agency, one of the most wanted individuals arrested at the regional level was alias Jeva, 50, the finance officer of the New People’s Army Guerrilla Front 30 under the North Eastern Mindanao Regional Committee. The suspect is listed as one of the