Philippine News

BANGKOK, November 27 ------ The death toll from days of widespread flooding in southern Thailand rose to 33 with tens of thousands displaced in the country and neighboring Malaysia, officials said. The Thai government declared a state of emergency in southern Songkhla province with torrential rains since late last week inundating the tourist hub of Hat Yai and the southern region. An image from Wednesday published by Agence France-Presse (AFP) showed murky brown floodwaters s

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil, November 27 ------ Brazilian authorities approved the world's first single-dose dengue vaccine, which they hailed as a "historic" achievement as cases of the mosquito-borne disease soar globally due to rising temperatures. Dengue, known for intense flu-like symptoms, crushing fatigue, and body aches, reached record global levels in 202,4 and researchers have attributed its spread to climate change. Brazil's health regulatory agency ANVISA authorized th

WASHINGTON, November 27 ------ President Donald Trump said his plan to end the war in Ukraine has been “fine-tuned” and he’s sending envoy Steve Witkoff to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Army Secretary Dan Driscoll to meet with Ukrainian officials. Trump suggested he could eventually meet with Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, but not until further progress has been made in negotiations. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday evening aboard Air Force

November 27 ------ The Finnish defense ministry announced that Finland will join a maritime capability coalition of 17 countries tasked with supporting the development of Ukraine’s naval forces. In a press release, the Finnish defense ministry said that the decision to join had been made by Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen. “Finland has joined capability coalitions based on careful case-by-case consideration, always ensuring that our contribution is sufficient and effective an

Back in August 2021, when the COVID-19 Delta variant – the fastest-spreading and deadliest variant yet – rampaged through the population, Metro Manila went into a two-week lockdown to arrest the spread of the virus. It was a hard sell for the business community, coming after months of economic inactivity because of the outbreak. But lock down we did, and it was all to save the most important time of the year: Christmas. This was not for purely sentimental reasons. For million

Whether you're a frequent flier who jets across the world for work, or someone who hops on a plane twice a year for a well-earned break, most of us will have boarded a flight at some point in recent months. And whatever the reason for travelling, we all want a relaxing flight which sees us arriving at our destination refreshed and ready for our onward journey. But just like any form of public transport, how you behave when you're on a flight can make a big difference to your

Measles can be dangerous, especially for babies and young children. Severe measles can lead to hospitalization and even death. Measles is still common in many parts of the world. Anyone who is not fully vaccinated against measles and travels internationally—or to a place with a measles outbreak—is at risk. How to protect against measles You can protect yourself and your children against measles with the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine. What to do before international tr

Christmas ornaments are the perfect addition to anybody’s holiday decorations. Plus, they make cute stocking stuffers for friends and family. For crafters looking to move Christmas ornaments, there are plenty of ways to sell and promote your stock. In this guide, we’ll outline some of the best ways to sell Christmas ornaments, such as: Set up a business website. Create a landing page. Sell through online marketplaces. Sell on craft websites. Sell on social media. Make a Googl

November 26 ------ The Arctic is warming four times faster than anywhere else on Earth, and this is a warning sign for elsewhere on the planet. The shipping sector has been gifted an opportunity to cut black carbon emissions from shipping in the region, which would have a near-immediate positive impact. But time is tight. December 5th is the deadline for countries to submit a crucial proposal for polar fuels, ahead of next February’s meeting of the International Maritime Orga

November 26 ------ Animal advocacy groups are again sounding the alarm about a livestock carrier that appears to be roaming the Mediterranean seeking ports to unload its cargo after it was turned away from Turkey. The Animal Welfare Foundation is calling attention to the situation aboard the Togo-flagged vessel Spiridon II as it continues to advocate for a ban on live animal transport on the high seas. The vessel has been at sea since September 20 with an initial load of 2,90

November 26 ------ Belgium’s three main labor unions banded together into what is likely the largest of the strikes over the past 10 months, protesting the country’s austerity budget. Ocean-going shipping and inland cargo operations have ground to a halt along with trains, airports, and many services, with officials warning the strike is expected to culminate on Wednesday, November 26, in a nationwide effort that could paralyze Belgium. The country has faced many strikes sinc

November 26 ------ The Suez Canal Authority announced during a joint press conference with Maersk CEO Vincent Clerc that the two organizations had signed a new strategic partnership agreement and that Maersk would be returned to the Suez Canal routes. The SCA said the return would come in December, while Maersk later reiterated that it will proceed “as soon as conditions allow, with safety of our crew as the top priority.” Resumption of transits by the major container carrier

November 26 ------ Oil prices settled over 1% lower on Tuesday after Ukraine hinted that an intense diplomatic push by the U.S. administration to end Russia's war against it could be yielding fruit, News. Az reports citing Reuters. An end to the war in Ukraine could pave the way for the unwinding of Western sanctions against Moscow's energy trade, potentially adding more supply at a time when commodity prices have been battered by expectations of a glut next year. Brent crude

November 26 ------ The Occupied Palestinian Territory is now in its deepest economic crisis ever recorded, with Gaza suffering an “unprecedented and catastrophic” collapse, according to a new report from the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) presented in Geneva. Speaking at the launch of UNCTAD’s 2025 Report on the Economy of the Occupied Palestinian Territory, the agency’s Deputy Secretary-General Pedro Manuel Moreno said decades of movement restrictions, combi

BRUSSELS, November 26 ------ European Union lawmakers voted to deepen integration of the bloc's defense industry with Ukraine as a U.S. peace plan remains in flux and Russia's unconventional warfare operations rattle the 27-nation bloc. European Parliament legislators voted 457-148, with 33 abstentions, to approve a 1.5-billion euro ($1.7 billion) program, with 300 million euros ($345 million) slated for the Ukraine Support Instrument. Raphaël Glucksmann, an EU lawmaker from

KYIV, November 26 ------ Russia rained missiles and drones overnight on Kyiv, killing at least six people, authorities said while three people died in Russia’s Rostov region in massive Ukrainian strikes. The heightened attacks came after United States President Donald Trump initially gave Ukraine until Nov. 27 — the US’ Thanksgiving holiday — to respond to his proposal to end the fighting, a timeline and blueprint that European leaders have baulked at. The overnight barrage w

MANILA, Philippines, November 26 ------ Another Filipina beauty queen is vying for an international crown this month. Binibining Pilipinas International 2024 Myrna Esguerra is currently in Japan as she competes for what could be the Philippines’ seventh Miss International title. The coronation night of the 63rd Miss International beauty pageant is scheduled on Nov. 27 at the Yoyogi National Stadium in Shibuya, Tokyo. Ahead of her Japan trip, Myrna paid a courtesy call to Japa

MANILA, Philippines, November 26 ------ Côte d’Ivoire’s Olivia Yacé, who finished as fourth runner-up at Miss Universe 2025, has relinquished her Miss Universe Africa & Oceania title and withdrawn from all related duties. The Miss Côte d’Ivoire Committee (COMICI) announced through Facebook that it has formally notified the Miss Universe Organization “of the withdrawal of the Ivorian candidate from all titles and mandates issued by this organization.” “The COMICI (Miss Côte d’

MANILA, Philippines, November 26 ------ Kim Chiu's loyalty to Star Magic pays off with an award for her 20-year stay with ABS-CBN's talent arm. The first winner of the teen edition of "Pinoy Big Brother" in 2006 shared her humble beginnings in showbiz as an aspiring star who joined a reality TV show. “First of all, maraming-maraming salamat, of course, to Star Magic for not just giving me this beautiful career [and] for guiding me for the entire 20 years but for also giving m

MANILA, Philippines, November 26 ------ Heart Evangelista was the special guest and inspirational speaker at an international symposium in Thailand. The actress/fashion influencer attended the KRAAM International Symposium 2025, an event formally opened in Bangkok by Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya. In her Instagram account, Heart said that she is grateful to share her craft to the world. "The warmest welcome to the KRAAM International Symposium