Philippine News

October 17 ------ Emma Tiglao‘s deep red Ryan Uson number at the Miss Grand International (MGI) preliminary competition is gaining undue attention with pageant observers critiquing its silhouette and overall design. The gown featured wing-like shoulder pads adorned with red and orange beads, a low V neckline with gold trim, a figure-hugging skirt with a high slit, and a flowy sheer overlay. There appeared to be no sign that Tiglao was uncomfortable wearing Uson’s design when

October 17 ------ Aiah Arceta of P-pop girl group BINI visited the Philippine Red Cross-Cebu Chapter’s emergency operations center to show support for the families affected by the recent earthquake in the province. The Philippine Red Cross gave a glimpse of Arceta’s visit through a post on Facebook, describing the gesture as a “true bayanihan spirit.” “Aiah of the P-pop girl group BINI showed a true bayanihan spirit as she visited the Philippine Red Cross Cebu Chapter’s Emerg

MANILA, Philippines, October 17 ------ “What Lies Beneath” stars Kaila Estrada, Sue Ramirez, Charlie Dizon, and Janella Salvador shared their thoughts on friendship, stressing the values that they consider important in their platonic relationships. During the media conference for their series to be shown on Netflix, Kaila said she values her friends and keeps her circle small. "Ako kasi I’m also a reliable friend, but I also do not want to tolerate 'pag may ginagawang mali ‘y

October 17 ------ Ruru Madrid is learning something new: Laraw Kali Pamuok, a form of Filipino martial arts. According to Athena Imperial’s report on “24 Oras” on Thursday, the Kapuso Primetime Action Hero is practicing at least three times a week under his coach. “Mahal ko ‘yung martial arts eh. Gusto ko ‘yung napapagod ‘yung sarili ko. I love learning new skills,” he said. For Ruru, it’s not just another physical activity; it's a way of honoring Filipino heritage. “Mero’n t

October 17 ------ The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said a 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit Surigao del Norte around 7:03 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 17. Phivolcs said the epicenter was located 21 kilometers southeast of General Luna, Surigao del Norte, at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers. Its instruments measured the quake at Intensity IV (moderately strong) in Cabadbaran City in Agusan del Norte; Hinunangan, San Francisco, Hinundayan, and Silago in Sout

MANILA, Philippines, October 17 ------ Supply in the Luzon power grid was back to normal Monday evening after the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) raised red and yellow alerts earlier in the day. The private grid operator announced the status in an advisory at 8:26 p.m. The grid was on red alert from 1 p.m., which meant supply was not enough to meet demand that resulted in power outages in some provinces. NGCP earlier said the red alert was raised as five p

October 17 ------ The low-pressure area (LPA) east of southeastern Luzon has intensified into a tropical depression and was named Ramil, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said. In its first tropical cyclone bulletin, PAGASA said the center of Ramil was located 1,145 kilometers east of southeastern Luzon as of 7 a.m., with maximum sustained winds of 45 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center and gustiness of up to 55 kp

October 17 ------ The reported fatalities in the magnitude 6.9 earthquake in Bogo City, Cebu last September 30 increased to 79, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said. In its 6 a.m. report, the NDRRMC said 559 people were also injured. A total of 747,979 people or 216,947 families in Central Visayas were affected by the earthquake. Of the affected population, 5,079 people or 1,302 families were staying in evacuation centers, while 16,768 peo

October 17 ------ The American Association of Port Authorities quickly responded to last week’s proposed revisions by the U.S. Trade Representative to the port fee program. It said the new tariffs will only serve to delay port modernization and expansion in the United States without encouraging the reshoring of equipment manufacturing. AAPA, which represents public port authorities, has been fighting the proposed fees on Chinese-manufactured cranes since the accusations first

October 17 ------ In the midst of high-stakes negotiations over the future of IMO's emissions rules, Cyprus' influential shipowners have publicly joined the side of the "nays" on the Net Zero Framework. In a statement, the Cyprus Union of Shipowners (CUS) called for the Cypriot government and other EU member states to vote against the proposal to allow more time for talks aimed at consensus. "As currently drafted, the NZF poses a serious threat to European shipping, economy,

October 17 ------ Reports indicate a search effort was underway after a crew transfer vessel capsized in the outer anchorage off the port of Beira, Mozambique. Details are incomplete, but seven people appear to be missing, with three others injured, and some have possibly succumbed after recovering from the water. The reports indicate that there was a total of 21 people aboard the transfer vessel, which was coming from the port to the Marshall Island-flagged product tanker Se

October 17 ------ Norwegian and Swedish authorities had a bit of a fright overnight when a short-sea cargo ship grounded under a vital roadway bridge linking the two countries. There was no damage to the bridge, and the vessel was refloated without injury to the crew or pollution. The vessel Hagland Captain (4,699 dwt) was transiting the inland route with a load of timber. At approximately 0100 local time, the vessel was encountering heavy fog when the area of the Svinesund B

NEW YORK, October 17 ------ The U.S. dollar fell on track for a third consecutive session of losses against major currencies, including the euro, yen, and Swiss franc, amid U.S.-China tensions and as markets assess remarks from Federal Reserve officials. China accused the U.S. of stoking panic over its rare earth controls, rejecting a White House call to roll back the curbs. "The dominant storyline is still U.S.-China trade tensions," said Matt Weller, head of market resear

CAIRO/TEL AVIV, October 17 ------ Israel said it was preparing for the reopening of Gaza's Rafah crossing with Egypt to let Palestinians in and out but set no date as it traded blame with Hamas over violations of a U.S.-mediated ceasefire. A dispute over the return of hostages' bodies held by Hamas threatens to derail the truce and other unresolved elements of the plan, including disarmament of militants and Gaza’s future governance. Israeli government spokesperson Shosh Bedr

October 17 ------ A Ukrainian delegation has met with representatives from US arms makers Raytheon and Lockheed Martin. While the agenda of the meeting is unclear, Head of Ukraine’s Presidential Office Andriy Yermak hinted at deepening defense cooperation between Kyiv and Washington. Yermak, in his Telegram update, also noted the significance of US weapons in defending Ukraine. “Their technologies save lives: F-16s and modern air defense systems protect Ukrainian skies, and t

October 17 ------ A drone struck an oil refinery in the Russian city of Ufa, more than 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) from the Ukrainian border, according to reports on Telegram by independent Russian news. The strike apparently targeted an industrial zone that includes the Ufaorgsintez refinery, operated by the Bashneft oil company. Residents reported seeing smoke near Birsky Tract, a road that runs through the industrial area. Mobile internet disruptions were also reported by

For generations, money was a hush-hush topic in Filipino households. As a rule, conversations about salaries, savings, or even simple budgeting were considered too sensitive to discuss openly. However, slowly but surely, things have changed. Today’s middle-class Filipinos openly challenge that mindset, and money matters are now more commonly discussed. Better access to education, technology, and financial services has had more people talking about their finances, not just beh

1) Do not use the same username and password for all websites. Many people use the same username and password for multiple websites. If a hacker breaks into a website they will have your username and password for multiple sites. This means you are only as secure as the least secure website you’re using. While you may be very diligent and very aware when using social media and especially your online banking, you might not worry as much about the local GAA websites or a little

A good sleeping position along with a good quality of sleep throughout the night relaxes the spine and muscles. Sleep is needed not just for relaxation but also for mental and physical recovery. We all have a favorite position while sleeping which we naturally fall into every night. But can one position be healthier than the other? Researchers say that our sleeping positions matter and some sleeping positions are more beneficial than others. No one position fits all: the best

At the little gathering we had last week for the people who comprised the Go Negosyo team over the last 20 years, we were fortunate enough to have Fr. Benigno Beltran, SVD to officiate the invocation. Later that week, Fr. Beltran shared with me the good news about the Department of Education (DepEd) greenlighting the Sandiwaan Center for Learning’s use of AI in the department’s Alternative Learning System (ALS) program. The Sandiwaan Center is located in Smokey Mountain, a sp