Day: December 11, 2025

Silvino lubos: A member of the New People’s Army (NPA) was killed in a clash with soldiers in the upland Gusaran village in Silvino Lubos, Northern Samar. The incident unfolded on Wednesday morning. According to Philippines News Agency, the Philippine Army reported that the 30-minute clash between troops of the 19th Infantry Battalion and the rebels occurred around 6:57 a.m. This confrontation followed a tip from a concerned citizen about the group’s extortion and other illegal activities. From the encounter site, troops recovered one M16 rifle, two magazines, backpacks, a bandolier, personal items, and various documents believed to be subversive.

San juanico: The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) regional office has confirmed that the iconic San Juanico Bridge will officially reopen to vehicles weighing up to 15 tons on December 12, following a successful dry run. The dry run, held from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, was part of the final preparations to ensure the bridge’s readiness for increased vehicle loads. Throughout the five-hour simulation, two-way traffic was allowed, and motorists were instructed to maintain a 30 kph speed limit as engineers assessed traffic flow and bridge responses. According to Philippines News Agency, the test run

Manila: Climate change, including extreme heat and frequent heat waves, is already known to harm ecosystems, agriculture, and human health. New evidence now suggests that increasing temperatures may also slow key aspects of early childhood development: According to Philippines News Agency, a study published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry reveals that children who experienced unusually warm conditions, specifically average maximum temperatures above 30°C, were less likely to reach expected literacy and numeracy milestones when compared to children living in cooler environments. “While heat exposure has been linked to negative physical and mental health outcomes across the life

Canlaon city: The death toll in Canlaon City, Negros Oriental, due to massive flooding triggered by Typhoon Tino last month rose to 23 with the discovery of the decomposing body of another victim in neighboring Moises Padilla town. Officials on Thursday said two more residents remain missing. According to Philippines News Agency, Edna Lhou Masicampo, Canlaon City public information officer, reported that the latest addition was a 17-year-old girl, whose body was found in Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental on Wednesday. The body, believed to be that of Angel Espora of Barangay Panubigan in Canlaon City, was found at a sugarcane

Antique: The Antique Provincial Veterinary (ProVet) Office has noted a decline in live weight prices for swine as local farmers recover from the impact of African swine fever (ASF). Dr. Marco Rafael Ardamil, chief of the ProVet public health division, said in an interview Thursday that the price of live weight has dropped to PHP170 per kilo despite the high demand for pork this Christmas season. According to Philippines News Agency, Ardamil mentioned that Antique is now ASF-free, which has allowed more swine raisers to breed. During the Christmas season or early September 2024, live weight costs were around PHP200