Philippine News

MANILA, Philippines, November 8 ------ Heavy to intense rains are expected to drench eastern Luzon and Visayas starting today, as Severe Tropical Storm "Fung-Wong" nears the country. PAGASA said the system could reach super typhoon strength by Sunday afternoon, November 9, bringing torrential rainfall to 16 provinces in Luzon. Between 12 p.m. on November 8 and 12 p.m. on November 9, the following provinces are projected to receive heavy to torrential rainfall from Fung-Wong w

November 8 ------ ABS-CBN has announced it will postpone the launch of its 2025 Christmas Station ID following the devastation caused by Typhoon Tino in Cebu and nearby provinces. In a statement, the network said it decided to move the launch “to a later date” out of respect for those affected by the recent calamities. “Every year, ABS-CBN ushers in the holiday season with our joyful Christmas ID that brings families, friends, and communities together. In light of the recent

WASHINGTON, D.C., November 8 ------ Travelers across the United States were left scrambling to rebook flights as the government shutdown heaps pressure on the country's air traffic control system, prompting hundreds of Friday flight cancellations at major American airports. Airlines starting Friday will begin implementing up to a 10-percent reduction in flights for 40 high-traffic areas of the country, complying with a Federal Aviation Administration order made on safety grou

November 8 ------ Maki doesn’t just perform. He gives back to his fans (whom he lovingly calls Zushis) and fellow Filipinos in different parts of the world through his performances — and he’s very passionate about doing so. “Marami kasing Filipinos sa ibang bansa that I really want to interact with,” he explained to reporters in a recent interview when asked why he finds joy in performing in different locations. “Not only napo-promote ang music ko internally, but I also get t

MANILA, Philippines, November 8 ------ Unemployment declined in September from the previous month, but the quality of jobs deteriorated, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). In a press conference, National Statistician Dennis Mapa said the country’s unemployment rate dipped to 3.8 percent in September from the previous month’s 3.9 percent but inched up from 3.7 percent in the same month last year. This translated to 1.96 million jobless Filipinos in Septemb

SINGAPORE, November 8 ------ The dollar retreated in early Asia trade, leading declines among major currencies as investors lacking official data on the U.S. labor market seized upon signs of weakness in private sector surveys. The dollar index, which measures the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, fell 0.5% to 99.674, reversing its gains so far this month as bets mounted on a cut at the Fed's next meeting on December 10. With the U.S. government shutdow

November 8 ------ Jalen Green scored 29 points and sank six 3-pointers in his season debut as the host Phoenix Suns beat the short-handed Los Angeles Clippers 115-102. Devin Booker added 24 points, Grayson Allen produced 18 points and four 3-pointers and Royce O'Neale had 17 points and five threes for the Suns, who made 19 treys, one short of a season high. Phoenix won for the third time in four games. Ivica Zubac amassed a season-high 23 points and 11 rebounds, Cam Christie

November 8 ------ Foreign relief efforts are beginning to flood into Jamaica in the wake of Hurricane Melissa, bringing aid for thousands of people affected by the category five storm. The powerful storm has shut down the nation's tourism industry, and the cost of the physical damage alone is believed to equal about one-third of Jamaica's annual domestic product. The Royal Navy patrol vessel HMS Trent arrived off Falmouth, Jamaica on November 4 to deliver a company of disast

November 7 ------ It’s been more than a year since Myrna Esguerra was crowned as the Philippines’ representative for Miss International 2025. Now, she’s all set for the pageant’s coronation night, carrying with her reflections on patience and a firm resolve to strengthen a cause. For the 24-year-old beauty queen from Abra, the months she spent waiting were far from idle. To her, it was not merely a period of preparation, but an opportunity to immerse herself in the country’s

November 7 ------ Now in its 15th year, The Outstanding Filipino Awards (TOFA), a US-based award-giving body founded in 2010 by Filipino journalist and community leader Elton Lugay, recognizes achievements in various fields worldwide, including public service, education, sports, fashion, pageantry, science, and entertainment. Among Kris’ co-awardees were boxing champ Nonito Donaire, globally acclaimed actress Dolly de Leon, Queen of Soul Jaya, singer-actress Rachel Alejandro,

November 7 ------ The Miss Universe Philippines Organization (MUPH) has called on pageant fans and supporters to shift their focus toward celebrating the delegates of Miss Universe 2025, following the walkout incident at a pre-pageant event in Thailand. “We invite all pageant fans and supporters to focus on celebrating the Miss Universe 2025 delegates,” the organization said in a statement. “While recent incidents have stirred strong emotions, responding with negativity or ca

MANILA, Philippines, November 7 ------ Two years after first teaming up on Prime Video’s infidelity-themed drama “Linlang,” Paulo Avelino and Kim Chiu return to the streaming platform with the ABS-CBN Dreamscape-produced mystery-thriller “The Alibi,” which starts streaming today. In between those two projects, KimPau — as their onscreen pairing is now called — did romantic comedies: the “What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim” Pinoy adaptation and the “My Love Will Make You Disappea

November 7 ------ A piracy incident is ongoing off the coast of Somalia after the Greek-owned product tanker Hellas Aphrodite reported it had been attacked and boarded. The incident comes just days after a failed boarding on another tanker and is raising concerns over a resurgence of the pirates after 18 months since they boarded another large cargo ship. The manager of the vessel, Latsco Shipping, confirmed the incident and said the crew was accounted for and that they remai

November 7 ------ Hydrogen Solutions (HYDS) has reached final investment decisions (FIDs) for its two green hydrogen production projects, HyFuel and Kaupanes Hydrogen, advancing them into the construction phase. HYDS revealed FIDs on November 5, stating that this development represents “significant progress in scaling competitive green hydrogen supply and enabling zero emission solutions in segments where direct electrification is not sufficient”. The HyFuel project is owned

November 7 ------ Despite reporting better than expected third quarter results and narrowing the range for its yearly income estimate, investor concerns continue to grow on the container shipping segment as Maersk pointed to continuing issues. While it reported strong quarterly results, it was the underlying issues around freight rates that raised the greatest concern for Maersk and the industry more broadly. Among the first of the large, publicly traded container carriers to

November 7 ------ Lloyd’s Register (LR), in collaboration with COSCO Shipping Group, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and the University of Southampton, has launched a new center for developing and testing zero-carbon and intelligent-ship technologies. Named the International Maritime Future Technologies Innovation Centre, this virtual center aims to advance research and development in low- and zero-carbon maritime technologies, intelligent ship systems, and digital innovation.

HOUSTON, November 7 ------ Oil prices declined as investors considered a potential supply glut, as well as weakened demand in the United States, the world's largest oil consumer. Brent crude futures settled down 14 cents, or 0.22 per cent, to $63.38 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures settled down 17 cents, or 0.29 per cent, to $59.43. Global oil prices fell for a third straight month in October on fears of oversupply as OPEC and its allies - known as OPEC+ - incre

WASHINGTON, November 7 ------ President Donald Trump's administration has revoked around 80,000 non-immigrant visas since its inauguration on January 20 for offenses ranging from driving under the influence on assault and theft, a senior State Department official said. The extent of the revocations, first reported by Washington Examiner, reflects a broad immigration crackdown initiated when Trump came into office, deporting an unprecedented number of migrants including some w

November 7 ------ Talks between Ukraine and holders of its GDP warrants have broken down for a second time in six months, the Kyiv government said, adding another delay to its hopes of restructuring the $3.2 billion worth of bond-like instruments. "The parties have jointly decided to terminate the restricted discussions without reaching a final agreement on the terms of potential restructuring of the warrants," the finance ministry said in a statement. Having failed with an o

KYIV, November 7 ------ Ukraine plans to replace its kopek coins to shake off a lingering symbol of Moscow's former dominance, Central Bank Governor Andriy Pyshnyi said, adding that he hoped the change could be completed this year. Ukraine introduced its hryvnia currency in 1996, five years after it gained independence from the Soviet Union, minting its own coins but retaining the former Soviet name kopeck - kopikya in Ukrainian. New coins, to be known by the historical Ukrai