Day: November 25, 2025

Manila: Expect the Filipino archers to shine on the international stage with the help of champion coach Ryu Su Jeng. Ryu, who coached South Korea to two golds at the Rio Olympics (2016) and three golds in Tokyo (2021), is training the Philippine team for the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Thailand next month. If plans push through, she may even stay on to prepare the Filipino athletes for the 2026 Asian Games, 2027 World Youth Archery Championships, and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. According to Philippines News Agency, Ryu expressed optimism about the team’s prospects in upcoming competitions. ‘In

Manila: Individuals in the Philippines can now withdraw more than PHP500,000 or its foreign currency equivalent from banks without any delay, provided they present documents indicating where the funds will be utilized, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) announced on Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, the BSP clarified that withdrawals made through traceable means or non-cash channels such as checks, online transfers, and bank transfers do not necessitate additional documentation. However, for cash withdrawals exceeding PHP500,000, customers must present documents that demonstrate the legitimate purpose of the withdrawal, such as a deed of sale or a hospital bill. This

Antique: The provincial disaster risk reduction and management office (PDRRMO) has reported that no rain-induced landslides have occurred in Antique, despite heavy rainfall resulting from Tropical Depression Verbena. PDRRMO Operations chief Melquiades Legaspi stated in an interview on Tuesday that they have been closely monitoring the province’s situation since Monday. All major road networks from Antique to Iloilo and Aklan remain passable. According to Philippines News Agency, Legaspi confirmed that no landslides have been observed in the province, and no families have been preemptively evacuated. The PDRRMO has been coordinating with municipal counterparts to monitor major rivers, such as the

Manila: House Majority Leader and Ilocos Norte 1st District Representative Ferdinand Alexander “Sandro” Marcos has refuted allegations of involvement in illegal budget insertions amounting to PHP50 billion. These accusations were made by Zaldy Co, a resigned party-list congressman. According to Philippines News Agency, Marcos dismissed Co’s claims as “fantastical” and “false,” asserting that anyone could make baseless accusations while abroad. Co, who is currently facing charges related to alleged corruption in government flood control projects, accused Marcos of making these budget insertions for the years 2023 to 2025 in a video released on Tuesday. Marcos responded by stating that Co’s

Manila: The Philippine National Police – Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) on Tuesday reported the recovery of 10,746 stolen vehicles in operations conducted from Sept. 1 to Nov. 24. According to Philippines News Agency, in the same period, HPG personnel also arrested 191 individuals with warrants and 86 without warrants, while recovering 12 firearms linked to various criminal activities. In a press briefing held at Camp Crame, PNP-HPG Director, Brig. Gen. Hansel Marantan, said they have returned 2,000 motor vehicles and 8,746 motorcycles to their rightful owners since Sept. 1. He said the cases involve violations of Republic Act 10883 (New