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Manila: The University of the Philippines (UP) lauded its scientists on Monday after they topped other Philippine higher education institutions in the Alper-Doger (AD) Scientific Index 2025. The AD Scientific Index is a ranking and analysis system of scientific performance that adds value to the scientific output of individual scientists. According to Philippines News Agency, UP’s recognition for having the highest concentration of cited scientists underscores the immense value of their work. This recognition not only enhances UP’s reputation but also strengthens its capacity to address complex national challenges, UP president Angelo Jimenez said in a statement. “On behalf of

MANILA: Tropical Storm Marce, internationally known as Yinxing, has intensified, with maximum sustained winds reaching 85 kilometers per hour near its center and gustiness of up to 105 kilometers per hour, as reported in the 5 p.m. bulletin on Monday by the weather bureau. According to Philippines News Agency, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) is likely to hoist Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 over parts of Cagayan later tonight or by Tuesday. PAGASA forecaster Veronica Torres stated during a briefing that while Marce currently has no direct effects on any part of the country, its

Manila: The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has released the Civil Service Examinations calendar for 2025. The CSC will administer four types of examinations via the Pen and Paper Test for individuals seeking civil service eligibility: Career Service Examination for Foreign Service Officer (CSE-FSO) on Jan. 26, 2025; CSE Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) for Professional and Subprofessional Levels on March 2 and Aug. 10, 2025; and the Basic Competency on Local Treasury Examination (BCLTE) on June 1, 2025. According to Philippines News Agency, the application period for the March 2 CSE-PPT is scheduled from Nov. 19, 2024, to Jan. 3,

Manila: Senate President Francis Escudero on Monday urged the owner of the sports utility vehicle (SUV) bearing a license plate No. 7 who reportedly tried to run over a female traffic enforcer after being caught driving inside the bus lane to surface and take responsibility. In a statement, Escudero said the actions of the driver and passengers of the vehicle are “unacceptable,” emphasizing that they have violated the law. According to Philippines News Agency, the Department of Transportation’s Special Action and Intelligence Committee for Transportation (DOTr-SAICT) reported that their Secretariat, Sarah Barnachea, noticed on Sunday evening the white SUV with

SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA: The Presidential Assistance for Farmers, Fisherfolk and Families (PAFFF), amounting to PHP50 million, is set to be released to approximately 5,000 farmers, fishers, and their families in the province of Antique this month. Dr. Gina Jordan, acting head of the Antique Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA), confirmed the news on Monday, highlighting the timely release of funds in response to the recent weather disturbances that impacted local farmers and fishers. According to Philippines News Agency, each identified family of farmers and fishers will receive PHP10,000. This financial aid is expected to help farmers acquire necessary