2025 marked by extreme heat, record temperatures, widespread impacts

ANKARA – 2025 ranked among the warmest years on record globally, despite a shift towards neutral or…

CCC urges water utilities to align ops with national climate goals

MANILA – The Climate Change Commission (CCC) has urged water utilities and other essential service providers to…

Japan’s PM Takaichi vows to resign if ruling bloc loses February election

TOKYO – Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, also president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, said…

Winter storms claim over 30 lives in US

HOUSTON, Texas, USA – At least 34 people have died as millions of Americans braced for extreme…

DOH says PH ready vs. Nipah, urges public vigilance

MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday assured the public of the country’s preparedness against…

BIR launches taxpayer service for CREATE MORE Act-registered biz

MANILA – Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Charlito Martin Mendoza on Tuesday underscored the importance of…

Spanish brandy partners with PH firm, penetrates local market

MANILA – Chalk up another victory for the local spirits scene as Spain-based brand Torres is officially entering the…

P2B in savings eyed from proposed submarine power cable project 

By Joann Villanueva MANILA – The government is expected to save around P2 billion annually from reduced…

Gov’t sets P1.4-B primary spending for Q1 to boost economy

MANILA – The government has set PHP1.4 billion in primary spending for the first quarter of 2026…

Sulu town declared gun-free, peace center community

ZAMBOANGA CITY – The municipality of Omar in Sulu was officially declared a gun-free area and peace…