Philippine News

November 19 ------ Philippine officials told the Associated Press that they completed a mostly peaceful resupply mission to their outpost on the beached vessel BRP Sierra Madre in the South China Sea after previous confrontations with the Chinese. The latest resupply mission, the 12th in the past year, was observed by the Chinese and timed to the start of a joint Philippine, U.S., Japan exercise led by the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz. The Philippines and China have long been

November 19 ------ A severe windstorm in southern Argentina damaged multiple fishing vessels in ports around the region on Monday, including three smaller vessels that sank in the harbor at Caleta Olivia, Santa Cruz. With a low-pressure system arriving from the Pacific and blowing over the Andes, gusts in parts of southern Argentina hit speeds upwards of 80 knots, according to the nation's government weather service. Swells rolling in from the Atlantic hit hard for smaller ve

November 19 ------ Last week, a container barge parted its tow wire and ran aground on a reef in the Bahamas, reportedly attracting looters from nearby communities. According to the operator, the barge Brooklyn Bridge broke away from its towing vessel due to severe winds while en route from Florida to Puerto Rico. The barge then drifted aground on a reef off Abaco, at the northern end of the island chain. The operator commissioned a dive inspection and confirmed that there wa

November 19 ------ Switzerland-based turbocharger producer Accelleron and South Korea’s HD Hyundai Marine Solution, a marine technology provider operating under HD Hyundai, have entered into an agreement aimed at ‘boosting’ the integration of ship management and optimization tools. Under the terms of the contract the parties have signed, Accelleron and HD Hyundai Marine Solution are to explore closer integration as well as “further efficiencies” across digital tools, includin

RODRIGUEZ, Rizal, November 19 ------ Zus Coffee wrapped up its two-round preliminaries campaign in the 2025 Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference on a high note. This, as the Thunderbelles made quick work of Nxled, 25-13, 25-21, 25-21 at the Ynares Center here, bouncing back after absorbing their first loss of the tournament at the hands of the Cignal Super Spikers. Thanks to the duo of import Anna DeBeer and rising standout AC Miner, they will enter the quarterfina

November 19 ------ Josh Giddey posted 21 points and 14 rebounds, Ayo Dosunmu also finished with 21 points, and the visiting Chicago Bulls held on to beat the Denver Nuggets 130-127. Kevin Huerter scored 20 points, Jalen Smith added 16, Jevon Carter contributed 15 and Matas Buzelis rounded out the double-digit scorers with 13 for Chicago, which snapped a five-game skid. The Bulls, who lost in double overtime in Utah on Sunday night, played without Coby White, who was out due t

MANILA, November 19 ------ The Philippine Men's National Football Team kept a clean sheet against Maldives, 2-0 in the 2027 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers. The Philippines dominated possession in the first half at the Maldives National Football Stadium, going against the home team that has yet to get a win in the qualifiers. Jefferson Tabinas headed in the breakthrough goal in the 24 minute to give the Philippines a 1-0 lead over Maldives. Just like in their match against Tajikist

November 19 ------ Four-time World Cup champion Germany finally secured their place in the 2026 edition with a 6-0 rout over Slovakia. It will be Germany's 21st appearance in the World Cup, with the only two editions the country has missed being the inaugural 1930 World Cup it didn't enter and the 1950 tournament it was not allowed to enter. European rival the Netherlands also qualified on Monday with a 4-0 win over Lithuania to complete an unbeaten run through group play. Th

November 19 ------ Jessica Soho has another feather on her cap as she is named one of the six inaugural inductees to the Rolling Stone Philippines Hall of Fame. In an exclusive interview with GMA News Online at the sidelines of “Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho: The Gabi ng Lagim” movie press conference, the award-winning broadcast journalist said it is an honor to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. “Of course, it’s an honor. 'Rolling Stone' yan eh,” she told GMA News Online. According

LOS ANGELES, USA, November 19 ------ As Alex Woo’s In Your Dreams recently began streaming on Netflix, another Asian-American directed animation project was announced. DreamWorks Animation and Universal Pictures’ news of Forgotten Island, to be released in September next year, was impactful because not only is it being directed by Filipino-American Januel Mercado, along with Joel Crawford, the film’s voice cast also stars Filipino icon Lea Salonga and Fil-Ams Liza Soberano, M

November 19 ------ The artists of Sparkle GMA Talent Center — including Alden Richards, the lead stars of “Sang’gre,” Kapuso housemates of “Pinoy Big Brother, and Barbie Forteza — joined forces at the Sparkle Trenta: 30th anniversary concert to honor the agency’s legacy. The star-studded show, which was held at the Amphitheatre of SM Mall of Asia on Saturday, November 15, was a mix of dance performances, renditions of hit songs, and a display of Sparkle’s biggest names and st

November 19 ------ Filipino singer and TV host Louie Heredia will be joining the 74th Miss Universe selection committee, the pageant announced. “With countless concerts and years of performing around the world, his insight and experience will bring a meaningful perspective to this year’s competition,” Miss Universe said on Facebook. Louie previously served as a judge at the Miss Universe closed-door interviews, which were held last week. He was also a judge at Miss World Phil

TOKYO, November 19 ------ Japan has warned its citizens in China to be careful of their surroundings and to avoid big crowds amid a diplomatic row over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s comments on Taiwan. The escalating spat has already seen Beijing advise Chinese citizens to avoid traveling to Japan and hit Tokyo stocks. “Pay attention to your surroundings and avoid as much as possible squares where large crowds gather, or places that are likely to be identified as being used

LONDON, November 19 ------ Ultra-processed foods are a major public health threat that must be urgently addressed, according to a new series of papers authored by 43 global experts in the Lancet medical journal. The scientists, including the Brazilian professor who coined the term with colleagues around 15 years ago, argue that UPFs are now increasingly common worldwide and linked to a decline in diet quality and a number of diseases, from obesity to cancer. “It’s about the e

November 19 ------ President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced a series of key international meetings, including negotiations set to take place in Turkey where US President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, is reportedly also expected to arrive. In a Telegram post, Zelensky said he is in Spain on Tuesday for talks with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. He noted that Ukraine expects new agreements that will boost its defense capabilities and better protect civilians. “Ev

November 19 ------ Ukraine and Greece will jointly produce unmanned surface vessels, which will subsequently be used by the armed forces of both countries, Kathimerini reports. According to the publication, the agreement on the manufacture of drones is one of the most important outcomes of the meeting between Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. According to media sources, the agreement on the joint production of naval drones co

November 19 ------ ​CHINESE coast guard and maritime militia vessels have been increasingly observed near Pag-asa (Thitu) Island in the West Philippine Sea, ship-tracking data showed. ​Data gathered over the past three days showed Chinese ships have moved toward Pag-Asa Island from multiple locations, including mainland China, the Paracel Islands, Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal), and other areas in the Spratly archipelago. Retired US Air Force Col. Ray Powell, director o

MANILA, November 19 ------ The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is expecting some positive development in the efforts to extract the Filipino seafarers being held by the Houthis in Yemen, Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro said. She said partner countries in the Middle East are helping the Philippines appeal for the release of the Filipinos. “We are hopeful that we have had very good relations with many of these countries. I cannot just divulge the negotiations or the discussion

MANILA, November 19 ------ Majority of Philippine agricultural exports now enjoy zero tariff in the United States, of which value was over a billion US dollars in 2024. Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs Sec. Frederick Go said US President Donald Trump has issued an executive order that agricultural products that are not grown or produced in the US are exempted from the reciprocal tariff. And many of the Philippines' exports are not grown i

MANILA, November 19 ------ Pag-IBIG Fund is offering a one-month payment moratorium and reminding borrowers of their Housing Loan insurance coverage to help members recover from the devastation caused by recent typhoons and earthquakes, officials announced. Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development Secretary and Pag-IBIG Fund Board Chairman Jose Ramon Aliling said the measures reflect Pag-IBIG Fund’s continuing commitment to provide responsive support to Filipino