Philippine News

October 15 ------ Twenty green fuel producers have called on delegates of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to seize a ‘once-in-a-generation’ opportunity to set shipping on a sustainable pathway. At this week’s extraordinary session, leaders will come together in London to discuss the adoption of the IMO’s Net Zero Framework (NZF) that was agreed in April earlier this year. A final vote is expected on Thursday or Friday. The group of companies, including the likes

October 15 ------ Libya's trans-migration industry has been marked by violence for years, and stories of militia-led abuses against foreigners are commonplace. The Libyan Coast Guard is an umbrella group for the same militias, and its primary mission is in retrieving maritime migrants who have paid smugglers for passage to Europe. The business model is subsidized: the European Union underwrites the operating costs of the coast guard, and the migrants are typically imprisoned

October 15 ------ The Bulgarian Navy coordinated the rescue of 10 seafarers from a Ukrainian cargo ship that sank in the Black Sea on October 12. Fears that the ship might have struck a mine, however, were dispelled by the Bulgarians, who said the incident was due to “structural weaknesses” which was supported by a poor maintenance record for the vessel. The cargo ship Eileen (3,00 dwt) issued a distress call midday on Sunday, October 12, reporting that the vessel was taking

October 15 ------ The sailing tour vessel Marigalante has gone down off the coast of Puerto Vallarta, its home port since the 1990s. The landmark local attraction fell victim to flooding and a failed bilge pump, according to the operator. Marigalante was a replica of Christopher Columbus' Santa Maria, and was built in 1987 to commemorate the 500th anniversary of his voyage of discovery. It had been in Puerto Vallarta for more than three decades and was a well-known fixture on

October 15 ------ Emma Tiglao, the Philippines’ bet to the 2025 Miss Grand International pageant, needs support in the online poll for “Best National Costume.” “Laban po tayo (we are fighting) [flexing arm emoji] I humbly ask for your support [hands in prayer emoji][red heart emoji] Please do like and share this ‘Mayari: The Lunar Empress of Pampanga’ by Patrick Isorena,” the Kapampangan broadcaster said on social media. “Voting is officially open to determine the Top 20 Best

October 15 ------ Diamond Star Maricel Soriano urged the youth to cherish the unwavering and boundless love that their parents have for them. During the media conference for the upcoming movie "Meet, Greet and Bye" under Star Cinema, Maricel emphasized the deep and steadfast bond that exists, reminding them of the countless sacrifices made and the enduring support that parents offer throughout life's journey. Maricel said, "Minsan marami akong nakakasalubong na bagets. Minsan

MANILA, Philippines, October 15 ------ The public has seen Carmina Villarroel and twins Mavy and Cassy work together as hosts, with Zoren Legaspi as guest and director in the episodes and the “Bahay Edition” of the cooking, talk show, “Sarap, ‘Di Ba?” But in the now-airing GMA Afternoon Prime family drama, “Hating Kapatid,” the family of actors is seen to be part of a “gripping tale of love, betrayal and redemption,” as described by the show’s publicity group. Zoren and Carmi

MANILA, Philippines, October 15 ------ “Ang Mutya ng Section E” star Ashtine Olviga is poised to make her debut in the Metro 2025 Manila Film Festival (MMFF) through the official entry “Manila’s Finest,” which is directed by Raymond Red. She takes on the role of Agnes, the daughter of Piolo Pascual’s Lt. Homer Magtibay, a seasoned cop, in the movie produced by MQuest Ventures and Cignal. Set in 1969, the crime drama film follows the story of a band of Manila policemen struggl

BEIJING/LOS ANGELES, October 15 ------ The U.S. and China began charging additional port fees on ocean shipping firms that move everything from holiday toys to crude oil, making the high seas a key front in the trade war between the world's two largest economies. A return to an all-out trade war appeared imminent last week, after China announced a major expansion of its rare earths export controls and President Donald Trump threatened to raise tariffs on Chinese goods to trip

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, October 15 ------ Around 6,000 students in Malaysia have been infected with influenza, and some schools have been closed for the safety of children and staff, an education ministry official said. “We already have extensive experience in dealing with infectious diseases from the COVID-19 pandemic,” director general Mohd Azam Ahmad said on Monday, October 13, according to a video of his remarks posted by a local news broadcaster. “We have reminded school

WASHINGTON, DC, October 15 ------ US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko to reaffirm Washington’s “unwavering support” for Kyiv as both sides sought to tighten the economic screws on Russia. The high-level talks in Washington, which come ahead of an upcoming visit by President Volodymyr Zelensky, focused on deepening economic cooperation, particularly the newly operational US-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund. The meeting a

October 15 ------ Local authorities in Ukraine ordered the evacuation of families from dozens of villages near the all-but-destroyed northeastern city of Kupiansk, citing the "worsening security situation", in a region that has faced heavy Russian attacks. Oleh Syniehubov, governor of the northeastern Kharkiv region, wrote on Telegram that a total of 409 families with 601 children were told to leave 27 localities. Another official in the affected area later told public broadc

MANILA, Philippines, October 15 ------ The top PVL rivarly gets another thrilling chapter as reigning PVL Reinforced Conference champion Creamline edged Petro Gazz in a back-and-forth four-set win, 25-20, 25-21, 17-25, 25-20, at the Araneta Coliseum. After bowing to Akari for the first time in PVL history last Saturday, October 11, the mighty Cool Smashers climbed their way up the Pool B win column at 1-1, now the same as the Angels, though with a slight advantage in points,

October 15 ------ ALEX Eala’s struggles in her Asian run continued after bowing out in the opening round of the WTA 250 Kinshita Group Japan Open following a 6-1, 6-3, loss to teenager Tereza Valentova in Osaka. The Czech juniors standout came out of the gates firing, taking the first four games of the first set, before breaking Eala in the final game to take a breezy 6-1 set, where she broke Eala thrice in the match. With momentum on her side, the 18-year-old confidently pou

October 15 ------ BJORN Kristensen rescued the Philippines in the second half with the go-ahead goal to repulse Timor-Leste, 3-1 in the 2027 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers final round at the New Clark City Stadium in Capas, Tarlac. Kristensen broke the deadlock with a short blast inside the box from a pass by Jesper Nyholm in the 70th minute to salvage the victory after conceding the first goal in the Philippines’ final home match of the Asian Cup qualifiers. The Filipino striker w

October 15 ------ RONDAE Hollis-Jefferson embraces heightened expectations as he joins forces with Justin Brownlee at Meralco for the coming EASL season. Hollis-Jefferson is in the Philippines for a couple of days now along fellow import Ismael Romero to start getting acclimated with the Bolts before their opening game in the EASL on October 22 against the Ryukyu Golden Kings in Okinawa, Japan. The high expectations are merited, said Hollis-Jefferson. “I agree with them,” sai

October 15 ------ A total of 1,364 aftershocks have been recorded as of Wednesday morning following the magnitude 7.4 and 6.8 doublet earthquakes in offshore Manay, Davao Oriental on October 10, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said. “Nakapagtala na po tayo as of 4 a.m. kanina ng 1,364 aftershocks,” PHIVOLCS chief Dr. Teresito Bacolcol told Dobol B TV in an interview.  PHIVOLCS said 19 of the aftershocks were felt as their strength ranged from

MANILA, October 15 ------ The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), in partnership with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), successfully completed another Kalayaan, Bagong Bayanihan, Bagong Mangingisda (KBBM) operation, providing essential aid and fuel subsidies to Filipino fishermen in the West Philippine Sea. This despite continued harassment from Chinese vessels, according to PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, Commodore Jay Tarriela. Tarriela said the

MANILA, October 15 ------ Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa clarified that there is no outbreak of influenza-like illnesses (ILI) in the country, stressing that the current increase in cases is part of the usual seasonal flu trend during the colder months. “During this time, the '-ber' months, this is our flu season. It’s our ILIs, talagang dumarami ‘yan,” Herbosa said in a Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon interview. "Wala pong any type of outbreak na ILI; it’s the

MANILA, Philippines, October 15 ------ Minimum wage earners and domestic helpers or kasambahay in Central Luzon will receive an increase in their daily pay starting at the end of this month, according to the Department of Labor and Employment. The DOLE-Central Luzon said that a wage order granting workers an increase of P50 to P80 daily would take effect on Oct. 30. “The adjustment will be implemented in two tranches, with the first tranche of P20 to P40 to be given upon effe