Heavy rainfall triggered by the southwest monsoon rains or ‘habagat’ keep many communities across Metro Manila submerged in floodwaters on Monday, July 21, 2025. (Photo by: Edd Castro) The death toll from the combined effects of severe tropical storm ‘Crising’ and the southwest monsoon or ‘habagat’ rose to five with …
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Former President Rodrigo Duterte saluting to overseas Filipino workers in Hong Kong during his visit on Sunday, March 9, 2025. (PDP Laban via Facebook) MANILA, Philippines — After initially highlighting the urgency of their request for interim release of former president Rodrigo Duterte from detention in The Hague, his lawyers …
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‘MARLBORO COUNTRY’. Cows graze at the Rakuh a Payaman, a communal pasture in Mahatao, Batanes. This ranch, also called Marlboro Country, has become a popular destination for travelers visiting the northern portion of Batan Island. (PNA photo by Joyce Rocamora) MANILA – The Marcos administration recognized tourism as a vital pillar of the nation’s …
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Finance Secretary Ralph Recto (PNA file photo by Yancy Lim) MANILA – The Philippines is open to reducing tariffs on some products from United States as part of its bid to secure zero or lower reciprocal tariff from the US, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto said. “Not for all products but we have …
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The La Mesa Dam overflows due to heavy rains caused by the southwest monsoon on July 21, 2025 (PAGASA via PTV) MANILA, Philippines — The La Mesa Dam in Quezon City is currently overflowing due to continuous rains caused by the southwest monsoon (habagat), the state weather bureau said on …
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President Marcos departs for Washington from Villamor Air Base in Pasay City yesterday. He is the first Asean head of state to be officially welcomed by US President Donald Trump. (Ryan Baldemor) MANILA, Philippines — On an official visit to the United States, President Marcos has designated Executive Secretary Lucas …
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Wawa Dam nears critical level at around 1:10 p.m. on Monday, July 21, 2025 (Contributed photo / Kenneth Derraco) MANILA, Philippines — A red alert was declared in Pasig City on Monday, July 21, following the overflow of Wawa Dam triggered by heavy southwest monsoon rains, according to Mayor Vico …
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The United States has reaffirmed its support for the Luzon Economic Corridor, granting it an exemption under its economic assistance program to ensure the project’s continuity, Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel Romualdez. Ambassador Jose Manuel ‘Babe’ Romualdez of the Philippine Embassy in the United States of America (USA) …
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TROPICAL Depression Crising and the intensified southwest monsoon battered wide swaths of the Philippines, displacing nearly 100,000 people, submerging dozens of communities, and prompting the government to mobilize massive relief and response efforts across multiple regions. As of 6 a.m. Saturday, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) …
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Vice President Sara Duterte threw shades anew at President Marcos, saying he was just pretending to be kind to separate himself from his father. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte (Mark Balmores/MANILA BULLETIN) In a rally held in front of the International Criminal Court (ICC) detention facility …
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