Day: November 25, 2025

Quezon city: The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and UNICEF Philippines have called for intensified child-focused climate action following a new climate landscape analysis that identifies Filipino children as among the most vulnerable to climate impacts worldwide. According to Philippines News Agency, the Climate Landscape Analysis for Children (CLAC) was launched in Quezon City, revealing significant threats to Filipino children’s health, nutrition, education, water, and safety due to climate change. UNICEF Philippines Deputy Representative, Behzad Noubary, explained that the analysis provides a detailed view of climate-related risks disaggregated by region, indicating a need for investment in climate-smart social

San juan: Lyceum of the Philippines defeated San Sebastian College-Recoletos, 70-63, to reach the NCAA Season 101 men’s basketball quarterfinals at the San Juan Arena on Tuesday. John Ronald Barba delivered 22 points, three rebounds, and three assists as the Pirates eliminated the Golden Stags to take the No. 4 seed in Group A. Lyceum will face Group B top seed San Beda University, which enjoys a twice-to-beat advantage. According to Philippines News Agency, Barba, who is in his final season, expressed his determination to give his all in the game, stating, “Last night, I was thinking that in this

Manila: Senators on Tuesday pushed for long-delayed upgrades and institutional reforms across the government’s communications agencies as they deliberated on the proposed PHP2.714-billion budget of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) for 2026. Budget sponsor Sen. Loren Legarda highlighted the Senate’s aim to enhance the capability of PCO and its attached agencies through facility rehabilitation, digital modernization, and resolving long-standing employment issues within state media. According to Philippines News Agency, Legarda emphasized the need for funding for retirement, building rehabilitation, and digital upgrading. She pointed out that PTV-4 and IBC-13 heavily rely on government subsidies due to limited income. Sen. Raffy

Baguio city: Information campaigns on violence against women (VAW) in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) have led to an increase in reported cases, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) announced Tuesday. “The cases are fluctuating every year, but the different offices, institutions, and agencies continue to receive cases which we positively view as a result of the information campaign conducted to apprise the women and children of their rights,” said Cecil Basawil, assistant regional director for operations of DSWD-CAR, at the launch of the 18-day Campaign to End VAW. According to Philippines News Agency, DSWD-CAR data shows a

Visayas: Three transmission lines in the Visayas affected by Tropical Depression Verbena have been restored as of 1 p.m. Tuesday, but one remains unavailable, the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) reported. According to Philippines News Agency, the restored lines include the Ubay-Garcia 69 kilovolt (kV) line, which services the Bohol II Electric Cooperative, Inc. (BOHECO II), the Iloilo-Lapaz 69kV line serving the MORE Electric and Power Corp., the Iloilo 1 Electric Cooperative, Inc. (ILECO I), and the Sta. Barbara-Miagao-San Joaquin 69kV line. The NGCP noted that the Paranas-Quinapondan 69kV Line, which serves the Eastern Samar Electric Cooperative Inc.