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US slams Chinese actions in South China Sea

WASHINGTON, United States—The United States on Saturday accused China of “destabilizing” activity near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, saying it is using “dubious” environmental explanations to advance its territorial claims. Scarborough Shoal is a fish-rich reef formation 240 kilometers (124 miles) from the main Philippine island of Luzon and hundreds of

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Kris Aquino films comeback content despite bone pain

Before making her return to the limelight, Kris Aquino worked tirelessly to complete filming for her comeback content despite battling several autoimmune diseases and enduring bone pain. Several of Aquino’s close friends witnessed her struggles, including Loi Villarama, who shared details about the Queen of All Media’s difficult experience during the shoot. “I NEVER LOST

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FACES OF CEBU: Lawrence Mangubat, Basketball MVP

Jose Rizal University (JRU) completed one of the biggest surprises in Philippine collegiate basketball when the Heavy Bombers swept defending NCAA champions San Beda in the FilOil EcoOil Preseason Cup 2026 finals last July in Manila.

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First alarm persists for Marikina River water level due to habagat

MANILA, Philippines — The first alarm is still raised over the water level of the Marikina River on Sunday morning due to the continuous heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon, or “habagat” over the western section of Luzon, including Metro Manila. According to the Marikina City local government unit, as of 5:40 a.m., the

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Baguio, Benguet residents endure power outage, howling winds

BAGUIO CITY — Almost all of the residents in the summer capital and Benguet province are suffering from blackouts that began after midnight on Sunday (August 9) possibly due to howling winds that battered mountain communities throughout the night and early Sunday morning. This situation comes after a week of rains brought by the enhanced

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Habagat continues to drench Luzon; red alert up in Ilocos Sur, Benguet

Himawari-8 satellite image on Sunday 2 a.m. — Photo from DOST-Pagasa MANILA, Philippines — The southwest monsoon or “habagat” will continue to persist over Luzon, with a red rainfall alert issued over Ilocos Sur and Benguet, the state weather bureau said. A red rainfall alert indicates heavy rainfall of over 200 millimeters with risks of

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Sandro Marcos reveals Duterte camp’s demands for backing dad in 2022

MANILA, Philippines — House Majority Floor Leader and Ilocos Norte Rep. Ferdinand Alexander “Sandro” Marcos said Saturday that a Duterte administration official agreed to back his father, then-presidential candidate Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., in the 2022 elections in exchange for the authority to choose the next Executive Secretary, House speaker and other key government officials.

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Tinio: PH must not become dumping ground for US AI hubs

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines should not become a dumping ground for Artificial Intelligence (AI) hubs that US states are seeking to keep “out of their backyards,” Deputy Minority Leader and ACT Teachers Rep. Antonio Tinio said on Saturday. Tinio reiterated his concerns over the proposed US-led Pax Silica hub in New Clark City, Tarlac,

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Two weather disturbances monitored outside PAR – Pagasa

MANILA, Philippines — Two weather disturbances are currently being monitored outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR), the state weather bureau said Saturday, August 8. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said the a tropical depression and a low-pressure area (LPA) were spotted east of extreme Northern Luzon. Pagasa said the two

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