DENR Leads Multi-Agency Response to Massive Wastewater Spill in Negros Oriental

Manila: The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has mobilized a team with partner government agencies and local government units (LGUs) to contain and assess the impact of a massive wastewater spill in Bais City, Negros Oriental. Some 255,000 cubic meters of molasses wastewater that leaked into Bais Bay from the Universal Robina Corporation … Read more

Lee Urges APEC to Embrace AI-Driven Big Changes as Opportunity

Gyeongju: President Lee Jae Myung on Saturday urged the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member economies to embrace big changes driven by artificial intelligence (AI) as an opportunity to contribute to inclusive economic growth. Lee introduced South Korea’s initiative, titled “AI-Based Society for All,” during the Retreat Session of the APEC summit in the southeastern city … Read more

DOH Hospitals on Code White Alert for Undas Weekend

Manila: The Department of Health (DOH) has placed all its hospitals, as well as its central and regional offices nationwide, under Code White Alert until Nov. 2 as part of heightened preparedness for All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days. According to Philippines News Agency, the alert, which was activated on Oct. 31, ensures the readiness … Read more

PH, SoKor to Expand Ties on Defense, Security, Infra

Gyeongju: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung have reaffirmed their countries’ deep strategic partnership, agreeing to expand cooperation in defense, infrastructure, and transnational crime prevention. Marcos and Lee held a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Gyeongju on Friday. According to Philippines News Agency, … Read more

ROS, Magnolia Secure Top Spot Tie with Halloween Triumphs

Antipolo city: Rain or Shine and Magnolia emerged victorious in their respective matches during the PBA Philippine Cup at the Ynares Center, overcoming challenges from their opponents on Friday. According to Philippines News Agency, the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters relied on Santi Santillan’s impressive performance to defeat the Terrafirma Dyip, 106-91. Santillan scored 16 … Read more

LPA, ITCZ to Damp Parts of PH on Undas

Manila: The low-pressure area (LPA) embedded along the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) will bring rains over parts of the country as Filipinos troop to the cemeteries to visit their departed loved ones on Saturday, according to the weather bureau. According to Philippines News Agency, as of 3 a.m., the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services … Read more