General

Quezon city: Encouraged by the successful planting of some 9 million trees over the past eight years in critical watershed areas across the country, the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS), Million Trees Foundation, Inc. (MTFI), and other private partners are targeting the planting of 15 million more trees by 2030. According to Philippines News Agency, Melandrew Velasco, MTFI president, announced that private institutional partners, notably San Miguel Corporation, Maynilad, and Manila Water, will be honored during a Recognition and Awarding Ceremonies at the Celebrity Club in Quezon City on July 2. This event will coincide with the 2025 A

Quezon city: The police’s response to a 911 call in two minutes led to the arrest of three suspects who robbed a church construction site in Quezon City, the National Capital Region Police Office’s (NCRPO) reported on Sunday. According to Philippines News Agency, NCRPO chief Maj. Gen. Anthony Aberin said in a news release that the call came through 911 at 7:05 a.m. on Saturday, reporting individuals forcibly entering the construction area of a religious building in Barangay Bungad along West Avenue and taking the copper tubes from the air-conditioning system. Aberin noted that a mobile unit was immediately dispatched

Jakarta: More than 30,000 runners from over 50 countries participated in the 2025 Jakarta International Marathon in Indonesia on Sunday, according to state-run media. The marathon commenced in the morning in Jakarta, with 31,000 domestic and international runners taking part in the event. According to Philippines News Agency, the Antara News Agency reported that Gov. Pramono Anung noted the diverse participation, stating, “Participants in the Jakarta International Marathon came from 51 countries.” The marathon has been a yearly event since its inception in 2013, attracting runners from across the globe. To facilitate the marathon, authorities closed 32 roads in Jakarta,

China: China expressed opposition to “any deal” agreed upon “at the expense of China’s interests for so-called tariff relief,” a Commerce Ministry spokesperson said Saturday. “If that happens, China will never accept it and will resolutely counter to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests,” the spokesperson added. According to Philippines News Agency, it comes after US President Donald Trump said Friday that Washington “can do whatever” it “wants” regarding the flexibility of the original deadline for a 90-day reprieve from the US tariffs set to expire on July 9. Trump also expressed his desire to notify parties by saying, “Congratulations,

Manila: A fundraising dinner and fashion show in support of Alas Pilipinas and the country’s hosting of the FIVB Men’s World Championship in September was held at Foro de Intramuros Saturday night. Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, co-chairperson of the local organizing committee (LOC) and chair emeritus of the Philippine National Volleyball Federation, emphasized the role of sports in shaping the values necessary for building a strong nation. According to Philippines News Agency, Senator Alan Peter Cayetano highlighted that sports serve as a powerful tool for instilling values such as teamwork, discipline, and sacrifice. These values, he noted, extend beyond athletics