MANILA, Philippines — Slope is the biggest contributor to landslide susceptibility in the Upper Marikina River Basin Protected Landscape (UMRBPL), a 2026 study revealed, highlighting the need for stronger preventive measures. Earlier this month, a landslide hit Baras, Rizal, covering 50 meters of Marilaque Highway and temporarily blocking almost four kilometers of the road, Masungi

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday activated code white alert amid the potential effects of Severe Tropical Storm Queenie. According to the DOH in an advisory, code white places its operations center under 24/7 alert to ensure timely response in the affected areas. READ: Pagasa: Queenie nears typhoon category It is

CALAPAN CITY— The Department of Agriculture–Bureau of Animal Industry confirmed a case of African swine fever (ASF) in Barangay Concepcion in Agutaya town, Palawan, the provincial government said Friday, Sept. 25. In a statement, the provincial government said it was talking with the Provincial ASF Task Force, Agutaya municipal government and other agencies concerned to contain

Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Saturday slammed the Land Transportation Office (LTO) over an alleged scheme involving third-party liability insurance that he said leaves accident victims unable to claim benefits.

TACLOBAN CITY – Guiuan, Eastern Samar has earned international recognition for its environmental and sustainability initiatives, including coastal resource protection, solid waste management and renewable energy programs. The municipality, where Magellan first landed in 1521, received four awards during The Philippine Model Cities and Municipalities 2026 on Sept. 24, being recognized as an eco-friendly municipality,

MANILA, Philippines — Beneath the dense canopy of Bulusan Volcano Natural Park (BVNP) in Sorsogon, a varied community of birds continues to thrive, from colorful forest dwellers to species found only in the Philippines. A three-day avian assessment across the park’s different elevation zones documented resident, endemic and ecologically sensitive species, according to the Department

MANILA, Philippines — The Visayas grid will be placed on yellow alert on Saturday late afternoon, Sept. 26, said the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). READ: NGCP: Mindanao reserves may run out by 2028 In an advisory, the NGCP said the Visayas grid will be placed under yellow alert from 5 p.m. to

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Saturday launched SkillPass, a skills certification program for Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) beneficiaries aimed at expanding their training and employment opportunities.

LEGAZPI CITY — El Niño has caused P97.67 million in agricultural losses in Bicol, affecting 2,799 farmers and 1,239.62 hectares of farmland, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said. DA Bicol information officer Lovella Guarin told the Inquirer in a phone interview Saturday (Sept. 26) that prolonged dry conditions and below-normal rainfall were causing moisture stress

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MANILA, Philippines — Severe Tropical Storm Queenie is now nearing typhoon category, said the state weather bureau on Saturday, after gaining strength since early morning. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) in its latest typhoon bulletin, Queenie was last spotted 575 kilometers (km) east northeast of Itbayat, Batanes. READ: Queenie

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said Saturday that the government is collaborating with the private sector to develop state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities that can compete internationally.

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PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — One high school student died while four others remain missing after a flash flood swept them away while swimming in a river in Roseller T. Lim, Zamboanga Sibugay, on Thursday, Sept. 24. In a report Saturday, police said one of the victims, identified as a certain Dave, was recovered dead,

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Culture Minister Sabeeda Thaised met with Russian Culture Minister Olga Lyubimova in Moscow to discuss cultural cooperation and preparations for the 130th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Thailand and Russia in 2027.

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte on Saturday denied knowing the alleged former security officer of former Speaker Lord Allan Velasco who supposedly delivered money to her and other members of her family. Duterte made the pronouncement after the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) recently revealed that it is investigating claims by dismissed policeman

'Gusto ko na makilala ako as someone na galing ng Pilipinas na magaling. Kahit papano, siguro mag-open din ‘yun ng door na mas makilala ‘yung ibang artist din na magagaling dito sa Pilipinas,' says Carmelle, the country's representative to Eurovision Asia

Bangkok authorities declared on Saturday a disaster across all 50 districts of the Thai capital after continuous rain caused heavy flooding.

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has ordered an investigation into “nefarious” foreign activities in the Philippines, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said Saturday.

MANILA, Philippines — Wage Order No. 28 took effect starting Saturday, Sept. 26, raising the minimum wage in Metro Manila by P60 for workers in both the nonagricultural and agricultural sectors. Under the new wage order, the daily minimum wage for nonagricultural workers increased from P695 to P755, while agricultural workers will receive P718 from

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is targeting an 85 percent reduction in plastic pollution by 2040 under a new national roadmap that seeks to prevent plastic waste at the source while improving collection, recovery and recycling nationwide. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources said the Philippine National Plastic Action Roadmap 2026-2040, launched in Makati

MANILA, Philippines — Severe Tropical Storm Queenie maintained its strength on Saturday morning as it continued to move northwestward over the Philippine Sea, the state weather bureau said. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) in its latest typhoon bulletin, Queenie was last spotted 600 kilometers (km) east northeast of Ibtayat,

The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has issued show cause orders against DITO Telecommunity Corporation (DITO), Globe Telecom, Inc. (Globe), and Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), imposing a P100,000 daily fine over poor mobile broadband services monitored in September 2026.

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — A 50-year-old man was shot dead by motorcycle-riding assailants in Sitio Bontong, Barangay Camaman-an here on Friday, Sept. 25, police said. The victim, identified as Marlou Valmoria, a resident of the city’s Barangay Bonbon, was attacked at 11:15 a.m. and sustained a gunshot wound to the head, which killed him

MANILA, Philippines — The provincial government of Nueva Vizcaya has documented 68 bird species thriving in its mountains, highlighting the province’s “rich biodiversity.” The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Cagayan Valley said the Provincial Tourism and Culture Office, together with the Wild Bird Photographers, conducted a bird census in selected areas. READ:

LEGAZPI CITY — Sixty-one learners who have been holding classes at the school stage and covered court of Burgos Elementary School in Albay’s Daraga town, will finally have classrooms of their own following the inauguration of a new two-classroom building on Friday (Sept. 25) The P9.65-million building was constructed by the Department of Public Works

CITY OF ILAGAN, Isabela — A Department of Agriculture proposal to harness excess yellow corn would benefit Cagayan Valley farms, which are some of the country’s primary corn growers, said Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. in a speech read for him during the 19th Regional Corn Congress held at the Capital Arena on Sept.