CEBU CITY, Philippines — Long before he dives back into the open waters, Ingemar Macarine, better known as the “Pinoy Aquaman,” is putting in the work on land. The 50-year-old open-water swimming icon is keeping himself race-ready by competing in endurance events in Canada this month as he gears up for what could be his

MANILA, Philippines — Batanes and two other areas in Northern Luzon were placed under the Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 (TCWS) as Typhoon Inday (international name: Bavi) maintained its strength on Thursday afternoon, the state weather bureau said.  In its 5 p.m. weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said

BAGUIO CITY — The Regional Trial Court (RTC) and the Municipal Trial Court in Cities (MTCC) in Baguio City have advised judges, court personnel, and litigants to wear face masks inside court premises following reports of rising Covid-19 cases and the recent infection of a court employee. In a July 8 joint memorandum, the RTC

MANILA, Philippines — Ateneo de Manila University President Roberto Yap turned emotional on Thursday as he faced a Senate inquiry into the fatal drowning of its two student-athletes, Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili.  Baterbonia and Adili drowned at a beach resort in Dipaculao, Aurora province  during a team-building activity on June 8. Upon learning  of  the deaths of

ILOILO CITY — Brown spot remained the leading rice disease in Western Visayas in June, although overall pest and disease pressure across the region stayed low as most farmers had already harvested their crops, according to the Department of Agriculture’s Regional Crop Protection Center (RCPC). In its June 2026 Rice Monthly Pest Bulletin, the RCPC reported that

VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — This city was placed on high alert and classes at all levels were suspended Thursday noon as rains from Typhoon Inday (international name: Bavi) and the enhanced southwest monsoon triggered flooding in several villages. June Ray Valero, City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) chief, said all 31 barangays are

Flight Instructor Reportedly Jumps From Aircraft, Leaving Student to Land Alone A flight instructor in Argentina died after reportedly jumping from a small aircraft during a training flight, leaving his student to fly and land the plane alone. Authorities identified the instructor as 42-year-old Leandro Andrés Bertazzo, who worked at a flying school in Córdoba, ... Read more

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Alex Eala Returns Home for a Special Fan Celebration After Historic Wimbledon Run ALEX EALA – Filipino tennis sensation Alex Eala is set for an exciting homecoming as she prepares to meet supporters in Manila before heading back to the international tennis circuit. Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala is scheduled to return home for a ... Read more

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Ashfall Hits Cebu After Kanlaon Volcano Roars Back to Life KANLAON VOLCANO – Communities in Negros and Cebu were placed on alert after Kanlaon Volcano erupted once again, prompting authorities to issue safety reminders and monitor air quality. Kanlaon Volcano erupted once again on Thursday morning, producing a towering column of dark ash that reached ... Read more

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Thailand and Malaysia agreed to strengthen cooperation on border security, transport connectivity, trade and economic development during Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s official visit to Malaysia today, July 9. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow attended a bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Anutin and Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim during the …

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