Philippine News

The El Niño phenomenon is now present in the Tropical Pacific, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Tuesday said, adding that the people must prepare for the expected dry spell “as early as we can.” Meanwhile, the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) said an estimated …

On Philippine-American Friendship Day, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. asserted the Philippines’ commitment to its ties with the country’s staunch ally, the United States. In a tweet on Tuesday, the President said that the deep connection between the Philippines and the United States was built on “trust and collaboration”. “On this …

THE Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Wednesday that several Chinese ships tried to block two of their vessels to prevent them from entering Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea. In this handout photo taken on June 30, 2023 and received from the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on July …

The Angat Dam’s water level continues to drop with only less than two meters before reaching its critical level, the National Water Resources Board (NWRB) said on Wednesday, July 5. The Angat’s Dam critical level is at 180 meters and as of July 5, it is at 181.22 meters. But …

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has attributed the decreasing inflation rate to the improved production of agricultural products in the country. He stressed the need to keep this going to further lower prices. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) Marcos underscored that agricultural products are the “biggest part of the …

The Supreme Court has overturned the conviction of two men who were convicted in 2014 for possession of over 119 kilos of shabu in 2003 and rebuked the police, prosecutors, and lower court judges for bungling a multi-billion-peso drug case. In an en banc decision rendered on Feb. 21 but …

THE Department of Tourism (DoT) announced a surge in the arrival of visitors to the Philippines in 2022, reaching 2,653,858, compared to 163,879 in 2021 for an increase of 1,519.40 percent. Tourists enjoy the waters of Boracay Island, a favorite destination, especially during a long holiday break. PHOTO BY BENEDICT …

The Philippine government is committed to bringing more Chinese tourists to the country to promote people-to-people ties between the two countries. Philippines Ambassador to China Jaime FlorCruz said Wednesday Manila is not only keen on tapping China’s potential in terms of investments, but also in terms of its people. “Of course, …

Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III on Tuesday said the Department of Tourism (DOT) should not pay the ad agency DDB Philippines after they circulated a promotional video about the country online that included stock footage from other countries. “We should refuse to pay professional fees for such unprofessional work,” …

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. rallied members of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) to brace themselves for “geopolitical changes” as he underscored the importance of maritime air patrol missions in upholding territorial integrity. “The days ahead will not be easy and will demand every ounce of your strength and resilience. The …