Philippine News

MANILA, November 25 ------ Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 is still hoisted in some areas as Tropical Depression (TD) Verbena maintained its strength, the weather bureau said. The TD packs maximum sustained winds of 55 kph near the center, and gustiness of up to 90 kph, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). As of 4 a.m., the cyclone was located over the coastal waters of Pinamungahan, Cebu, moving northwestw

November 25 ------ RJ Abarrientos is finally getting his Gilas Pilipinas comeback while Quentin Millora-Brown will be making his national team debut after the two were named to the 12-man roster for the pair of games against Guam in the first window of the 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers. Abarrientos, who last suited up for the national team in 2021 under previous head coach Tab Baldwin, will be running the show at the point guard position alongside Ginebra backcourt partner S

November 25 ------ ZUS Coffee and PLDT dismantled their respective rivals to complete the semifinal cast in the 2025 Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The second-seeded Thunderbelles swept the Capital1 Solar Spikers, 25-14, 25-20, 25-18, while No. 3 PLDT toppled sister team Cignal, 25-21, 25-18, 23-25, 25-21. With their wins, ZUS Coffee and PLDT joined early semifinalists Akari and Petro Gazz. The Thunderbelles and the High Speed H

MANILA, November 25 ------ Prices of gasoline will be rolled back by PHP0.20 per liter today, but diesel prices will increase by PHP0.60 per liter and kerosene by PHP1.30 per liter. In separate advisories, Seaoil and Petron said they will implement the price adjustments effective 6 a.m. on Nov. 25. Jetti Petroleum and PTT Philippines, in separate advisories, said they will also adjust prices of their respective products on the same day and the same time, except for kerosene,

MANILA, Philippines, November 25 ------ Eldrew Yulo wrapped up his campaign in the Junior World Artistic Gymnastics Championships with multiple medals. Yulo added a horizontal bar bronze to his haul following an improved performance in the final at the Marriott Grand Ballroom in Pasay City. The younger brother of Olympic champion Carlos, the 17-year-old Yulo eclipsed his 13.700 mark in the qualification with 14.000 points as he claimed another medal following his bronze finis

MANILA, Philippines, November 25 ------ The Department of Health (DOH) reminded Filipinos to clean their surroundings and seek early medical care upon experiencing symptoms of dengue, as the agency reported over 14,000 cases of the illness over two weeks in October. In an episode of dzMM Teleradyo, Health Promotion Bureau Director Tina Marasigan said the agency recorded 14,038 dengue cases from October 12 to 25, 2025. She noted that this was 8 percent lower than the 15,182 ta

MANILA, November 25 ------ The Philippine passports of Cassandra Li Ong and lawyer Harry Roque have been cancelled, Prosecutor General Richard Anthony Fadullon said. Ong and Roque are facing human trafficking cases. Department of Justice spokesperson Atty. Polo Martinez added that aside from accused Roque and Ong, the passports of Ronelyn Baterna, Dennis Cunanan and Mercides Macabasa were also ordered cancelled by the Pasig City Regional Trial Court Branch 157. Martinez note

November 25 ------ THE Philippines failed to sustain its dream start to fall to Morocco, 3-2 to bow out of contention in the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2025 at the Philsports Arena. The Filipina5 scored the first two goals of the contest from Inday Tolentin and Catherine Graversen in the fourth and eighth minute respectively but couldn’t hold on to the lead after conceding the next three, all in the first half. With its second straight loss, the Filipina5 were ousted from progress

November 24 ------ Maritime investigators are yet again highlighting the dangers associated with free-fall lifeboats on commercial vessels after an inadvertent release sent a lifeboat flying into the water and caused serious injuries to a crewmember. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) released its investigation report on a lifeboat incident involving the bulk carrier Golden Zhejiang, highlighting that cases of accidental lifeboat release remain prevalent and ofte

November 24 ------ As part of a brand-new environmental strategy, starting from 2026, vessels that sail emission-free in and out of the Norwegian Port of Oslo are to be exempt from quay fees while plugged into shore power. Officials from the Port of Oslo have explained that those ships that are sailing in an eco-friendly manner and, therefore, accomplish a “high environmental score” are to earn additional discounts, while the vessels that have not yet adopted any green soluti

November 24 ------ Increased production of LNG in West Africa and the United States, and delays in discharges at Egyptian LNG terminals, has prompted a short squeeze on LNG shipping availability. Rates have increased dramatically over the past three weeks. LNG freight was being offered at $170,000 per day on the follow in the London market on the morning of November 21. This represents a 150 percent rise in rates in comparison with the Atlantic $75,000 per day rate being quot

November 24 ------ The chief officer working aboard a Turkish-owned tanker is being detained as the authorities investigate a poisoning incident. One crewmember was killed and two others remain in critical condition due to a buildup and release of toxic gases aboard the vessel, which was anchored in the Sea of Marmara. The emergency call went out at approximately 1730 on November 19, reporting that one crewmember had collapsed, and two others were injured. The Turkish Coast G

MANILA, Philippines, November 24 ------ The Philippines takes its second crack at giving the home crowd a winning result in the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup Monday night when it battles Morocco at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. The Filipina5 and the Atlas Lionesses are in the same boat, coming off identical 0-6 losses in their opening assignments against Poland and Argentina, respectively. And the protagonists both view their 8:30 p.m. matchup as a good opportunity to g

November 24 ------ Two Filipino films have secured spots on the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences’ list of qualified titles for the 98th Academy Awards. Baby Ruth Villarama’s documentary, “Food Delivery: Fresh from the Philippine Sea,” is included among the eligible documentary features, while Lav Diaz’s “Magellan” is part of the international feature film roster. The Academy released the official list of qualified entries on Nov. 22 (Manila time), covering the catego

LOS ANGELES, United States, November 24 ------ Universal's musical sequel "Wicked: For Good" stole the box office spotlight in its North America debut this weekend, with a record-setting haul to the tune of $150 million (P8.8 billion), industry estimates showed. Variety said the film's debut was the highest ever for a Broadway musical adaptation, while analyst David A. Gross of Franchise Entertainment Research called it a "sensational, record-breaking opening" for a fantasy a

November 24 ------ Soft rock duo Air Supply is returning to the Philippines in 2026 as part of their 50th anniversary tour, with scheduled performances in Laguna and Iloilo. The pair, Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock, will hold shows on Jan. 11, 2026, in Passi City, Iloilo, and Jan. 24, 2026, in Laguna. Air Supply, formed in 1975 after the two met during the Australian tour of “Jesus Christ Superstar,” rose to global fame in the 1980s with hits such as “Lost in Love,” “Al

November 24 ------ After taking office last month, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi promised to boost government spending despite concerns that such moves would delay progress on trimming Japan's national debt, which is about triple the size of its economy. Takaichi told reporters that the package aims to quickly deliver on her promises. "Through wise spending, we will change worries into hope and achieve a strong economy," she said. "What we should do now is to strengthen the n

HANOI, November 24 ------ The death toll from major flooding in Vietnam has risen to 90, with 12 people still missing, the environment ministry said, after days of heavy rain and landslides. Relentless rain has lashed south-central Vietnam since late October, and popular holiday destinations have been hit by several rounds of flooding. Whole sections of coastal Nha Trang city were inundated last week, while deadly landslides struck highland passes around the Da Lat tourist hu

WASHINGTON, United States, November 24 ------ The White House said that talks in Switzerland on a proposal to end the Ukraine war marked a "significant step forward," and reaffirmed that any eventual deal would "fully uphold" the war-wracked country's sovereignty. A joint US-Ukraine statement released minutes later by Washington said: "As a result of the discussions, the parties drafted an updated and refined peace framework." US Secretary of State Marco Rubio led a US delega

November 24 ------ In a secret production facility in western Ukraine, a team of entrepreneurs, engineers, and shop workers is building a better drone battery. It took months to develop, and frontline soldier feedback – which drove the design, testing, and transition from an experimental power source to mass production – is positive, Pawell Power company director Voldymyr Nebor told Kyiv Post. “We talk to the guys in the field constantly and they tell us what they need,” Nebo