Day: December 8, 2025

Manila: The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Monday warned that the short-lived La Ni±a now affecting the country will continue to bring above-normal rainfall in many regions until February, increasing the risk of flooding, landslides, and weather disruptions. According to Philippines News Agency, PAGASA Climate Monitoring and Prediction Section (CLIMPS) chief Ana Liza Solis stated that the current La Ni±a episode is expected to last no more than six months, but will still have a strong influence on local weather conditions. Solis explained that La Ni±a develops when sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern

Manila: The National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC) has disowned a twisted quote circulating online that was allegedly issued by Executive Director Maria Criselda Sy. According to Philippines News Agency, the viral material falsely attributes the line “Nag-aral ako nang mabuti para hindi maging (I studied hard not to become) minimum wage earner” to Sy, accompanied by a misleading caption implying that minimum wage earners are “tamad” (lazy). The NWPC clarified that these words were never uttered by Sy. The misattribution stemmed from an interaction between Kamanggagawa Party-list Representative Eli San Fernando and Sy during a Committee on Appropriations hearing

Manila: Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula has called upon the Catholic faithful who are facing uncertainties and difficulties to seek solace in the Blessed Virgin Mary, emphasizing her as a testament to the grace of God. In his homily during the Fiesta Mass for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception at the Manila Cathedral, the cardinal encouraged those experiencing adversity not to lose hope and to seek the intercession of the Holy Mother. According to Philippines News Agency, Cardinal Advincula highlighted that amidst ongoing trials and challenges in both personal lives and as a nation, Mary serves as a testament to

Tacloban: The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC), in collaboration with the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), has honored 106 local disaster risk reduction and management councils and offices (LDRRMCOs), along with four institutions, for their exemplary contributions to disaster preparedness and resilience in Eastern Visayas. This recognition highlights the concerted efforts of local councils and partner institutions in fortifying community resilience, enhancing preparedness measures, and improving overall disaster response capabilities throughout the region. According to Philippines News Agency, RDRRMC also awarded top-performing councils and offices in various categories after they achieved the highest performance ratings at the

Kuala lumpur: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged Thailand and Cambodia to exercise maximum restraint, maintain open channels of communication and make full use of the mechanisms in place following reports of armed clashes along their common border. In a Facebook post, Anwar said he was deeply concerned by the reports and offered his condolences to the families of those killed or injured. According to Philippines News Agency, the Prime Minister stated that Malaysia stood ready to support steps which could help restore calm and avert further incidents. He emphasized that Thailand and Cambodia were close partners of