Day: November 22, 2025

Manila: No court order has yet been issued directing the cancellation of resigned lawmaker Zaldy Co’s passport, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. In a message on Friday night, the agency stated it can only proceed with the cancellation ‘upon receipt of a court order issued by a competent Philippine court instructing the DFA to cancel a Philippine passport.’ According to Philippines News Agency, this procedure is in accordance with Sections 4 and 10 of RA 11983, also known as the New Philippine Passport Act. As of now, the department has not received such an order. President Ferdinand Marcos

Manila: With the holiday season bringing peak family gatherings and boosted spending from bonuses and gifts, Timezone Philippines is banking on the relaunch of its pioneer Glorietta branch to sustain its revenues. Timezone Philippines president and general manager Raffy Prats Jr., during the relaunch of Timezone Glorietta on Friday, said December is the most important month for the company. According to Philippines News Agency, Prats highlighted that 20 percent of the company’s bottom line is generated in December, emphasizing the significance of the holiday period. The peak period for the company spans from December 15 to 24, with the super

Taguig: Former Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile was laid to rest on Saturday at the Libingan ng mga Bayani (LNMB), where he was accorded full military honors in recognition of his long service in government. A solemn funeral Mass, attended by family members, colleagues, and friends, was held at the Santuario de San Antonio Church in Makati City before the burial. Uniformed personnel stood in formation outside the church as the flag-draped casket was carried out. According to Philippines News Agency, Enrile, a long-time public servant, received full military honors led by Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. His

Manila: The Department of Health (DOH) has recorded a decrease in dengue cases from October 12 to 25, but still emphasized the need for heightened vigilance as the country recovers from recent flooding. According to Philippines News Agency, the DOH reported 14,038 dengue cases from October 12 to 25, representing an 8 percent decrease from the 15,182 cases recorded from September 28 to October 11. Despite this decline, health officials warned that recent cyclones Tino and Uwan might create new mosquito breeding sites, potentially reversing the downward trend in cases. The DOH highlighted that widespread flooding often leaves behind water-filled

Manila: Filipino-American Brooke Van Sickle of Petro Gazz was named PVL Press Corps Player of the Week for the period Nov. 18-20. She earned the honor after finishing with 27 points, 15 digs, and 14 receptions in the Angels’ 25-21, 27-25, 23-25, 25-21 victory over the PLDT High Speed Hitters in the final day of the preliminary round at the Mall of Asia Arena on Thursday. According to Philippines News Agency, Van Sickle, a two-time PVL Most Valuable Player, won over Cignal’s Katrin Trebichavska, Petro Gazz teammate Lindsey Vander Weide, Capital1 ace Oleksandra Bytsenko, ZUS Coffee’s AC Miner, Farm Fresh