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Thai man missing after pontoon barge capsizes in Chao Phraya River

A pontoon barge capsized in the Chao Phraya River in Samut Prakan province during dredging operations yesterday, June 30, leaving one Thai man missing and two others injured. Residents in the Phra Samuy Chedi district of Samut Prakan initially raised concerns after feeling strong vibrations and hearing a loud noise from a company site along …

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Ten Thai vessels safely depart Strait of Hormuz after coordinated efforts

Ten Thai-flagged vessels and ships chartered by Thai operators have safely departed the Strait of Hormuz following coordinated efforts by Thai authorities, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) announced yesterday, June 30. The vessels had been stranded in the Strait of Hormuz since its closure on February 28. The MFA said only one vessel, Hatthaya …

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Heavy rain threat prompts class suspensions in Batangas, Laguna

LUCENA CITY, Quezon – Several cities and municipalities in Batangas and Laguna suspended classes at all levels in public and private schools on Wednesday amid the threat of heavy rains from Tropical Depression Henry. In Batangas, the class suspensions were called in four cities and 26 municipalities. The class suspensions came after Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto,

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PEZA: Visayas to benefit from P140.7B record-breaking investment haul

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Economic Zone Authority’s (Peza) record-breaking investment haul in the first half of 2026 is poised to ripple outward to the regions, with Central Visayas among the areas flagged to receive new economic zone projects approved in June.  PEZA approved 157 new and expansion projects worth ₱140.688 billion from January

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12 years on, Cebu City still seeks answers over CCMC delays

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Twelve years after the Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC) reconstruction began, city councilors on Tuesday ordered another investigation into the long-delayed project. Budget Committee Chairman Dave Tumulak disclosed that the current construction phase is less than 30 percent complete, leading to a new push for independent professional oversight to finally complete

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MSMEs should tap AI to bolster business

MANILA – Even with limited capital resources of many micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), they can harness artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance operational efficiency and boost profitability. This was stressed by Ambe Tierro, Country Managing Director and Technology Lead of global professional services and technology firm Accenture in the Philippines, on Wednesday. She said there are

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NCRPO: 4 nabbed at INC rally now freed

MANILA, Philippines — The four individuals arrested during a commotion at the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) rally in Quezon City have been released from police custody, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) said. “The bus driver was let off the hook by our police officer since what had happened was only part of his

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Sarangani extends class, gov’t work suspensions due to aftershocks

COTABATO CITY — Sarangani Gov. Rogelio Pacquiao has ordered the extension of the suspension of face-to-face classes at all levels, both public and private, across the province, as well as work arrangements in the provincial government from July 1 to July 15 due to earthquake aftershocks. “This is due to the continuing aftershocks, recurring seismic

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Angat Dam continues to drop below 160-meter critical water level

MANILA, Philippines — Angat Dam continues to plummet below the 160-meter critical water level, dropping to 159.90 meters on Wednesday, July 1, according to the state weather bureau. In the latest update of Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), the water reservoir in Bulacan fell 0.05 meters from Tuesday’s 159.95 meters recorded water

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Senate panel probes into Tacloban shooting

MANILA, Philippines – The Senate panel on women, children, family relations and gender equality opened a hearing on Wednesday to look into the fatal school shooting in Tacloban City. Presided over by the panel’s head, Sen. Risa Hontiveros, the hearing seeks to identify links between violent and extremist messaging in online gaming platforms and minor-incited

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