Kanlaon Volcano erupts, Alert Level 2 raised
MANILA, Philippines – An “explosive eruption” at Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island on Monday evening, June 3, prompted state volcanologists to place the volcano under Alert Level 2. In a bulletin...
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View from Manila: Welcoming Zelenskky to the Philippines, warnings vs war in...
MANILA, Philippines – In being the first Philippine leader to deliver the keynote address at the Shangri-La Dialogue on Friday, May 31, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. drew attention to middle powers,...
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The far-right Proud Boys rebuilding, rallying behind Trump
NEW JERSEY, USA – A dark SUV cruised past former President Donald Trump’s supporters near his Bedminster golf club in New Jersey on a windy April afternoon. Billowing from the vehicles were three...
View Article‘Blessed to have Precious’: Momowei, UE hold Ateneo to winless FilOil...
MANILA, Philippines – The Ateneo Blue Eagles laid a fat egg in the FilOil EcoOil Preseason Cup. Ending their elimination round campaign, the University of the East Red Warriors kept Ateneo winless in...
View ArticleOmbudsman suspends Bamban Mayor Alice Guo | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines: Ombudsman orders preventive suspension of Bamban Mayor Alice Guo The Office of the Ombudsman orders the preventive suspension of...
View Article[OPINION] Clear timelines needed for phaseout of fossil fuels
This June 3-7, clean energy experts, practitioners, policymakers, implementers and financiers will gather in Manila for the annual Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF). Organized by the Asian Development...
View ArticleCanlaon City orders evacuation for 4 barangays after Kanlaon Volcano eruption
BACOLOD, Philippines – Local officials in the provinces of Negros Oriental and Negros Occidental went on alert on Monday evening, June 3, following Kanlaon Volcano’s “explosive eruption.” Mayor Jose...
View ArticleKremlin says Swiss summit on Ukraine is waste of time without Russia
MOSCOW, Russia – The Kremlin said on Tuesday, June 4, it was understandable that some countries were declining to take part in a Swiss-hosted peace summit on Ukraine this month because the gathering...
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ASEAN Member States, DOLE, World Vision, unite to share information on child...
Representatives from the Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) member states, child rights organizations, key institutions, and sectoral bodies, among others, gathered to share information on...
View Article[Kitchen 143] Pethomes BGC
Kitchen 143 now heads out of the home kitchen and visits old and new favorite restaurants in and out of Metro Manila. In this episode, Kitchen 143 host Michelle Aventajado of Momma ‘N Manila heads to...
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2 areas under state of calamity due to Kanlaon Volcano eruption
BACOLOD, Philippines – Canlaon City in Negros Oriental and La Castellana in Negros Occidental have been placed under a state of calamity on Tuesday, June 4, due to the Kanlaon Volcano’s “explosive...
View ArticleMt. Kanlaon erupts, alert level raised; city now under state of calamity
SAN PEDRO, Laguna— The Kanlaon Volcano was raised to Level 2 after an eruptive explosion at the Negros Island on June 3, Monday. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS)...
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Cebu parents, children say divorce is a chance to start anew
CEBU, Philippines – After dealing with separation and strife with her former partners, Christine Marie Ilagan, a 55-year-old mother of two, wants to start over again but on healthier terms. By...
View ArticleKathryna Yu-Pimentel, wife of Senator Koko, named special envoy to UAE
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appointed Kathryna Yu-Pimentel, wife of Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III, as special envoy to the United Arab Emirates. Pimentel...
View ArticlePhilippines submits climate adaptation plan to UN body
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines has submitted its National Adaptation Plan (NAP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the Climate Change Commission (CCC)...
View ArticleFilipino soldiers did not point guns at Chinese Coast Guard — AFP | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines: AFP: Soldiers in Ayungin Shoal didn’t point gun at China Coast Guard The Armed Forces of the Philippines denies Chinese state media...
View ArticleA humbled Modi needs allies, and answers to India’s unemployment, inflation
NEW DELHI, India – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to win a rare third term in office, but a smaller-than-expected mandate means he will have to lean more on his allies for support, and...
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House invites Davao cops who led stations with high drug war killings
MANILA, Philippines – Amid its ongoing probe into drug war under former president Rodrigo Duterte, the House of Representatives has invited some Davao cops for its next hearing. During the...
View ArticleNo overreaction: Ateneo stays level-headed after 0-7 preseason campaign
MANILA, Philippines – A UAAP champion squad just a couple of seasons ago, the Ateneo Blue Eagles face uncharted territory. Citing academic duties and lack of practice time, the Blue Eagles wound up...
View ArticleDOJ resumes millennial CEO Mica Tan probe | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines: DOJ resumes Mica Tan probe amid assets freeze The Department of Justice resumes its preliminary probe into the illegal investment...
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