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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Navy said on Tuesday it will acquire four warships and six anti-submarine warfare helicopters in the coming years under the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) modernization program. The announcement was made during a briefing ahead of the Philippine Navy’s 128th founding anniversary on Wednesday, May 20, which traces the

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Some jellyfish, like box jellyfish and Irukandji jellyfish, are venomous and dangerous. According to the Australian Red Cross, stings from most jellyfish can be excruciating but do not usually require hospital treatment. RELATED STORIES: Box jellyfish: Scientists warn of soft-bodied killers in shallow waters   Boy dies from jellyfish sting Sting symptoms

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Millions of Filipino pensioners will receive higher monthly pensions beginning June 2026 after the Social Security System moved up the second tranche of its Pension Reform Program by three months. Instead of waiting until September, retirement, disability, death and survivorship pensioners will start receiving the adjusted benefits in June, following a

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Actress-student Awra Briguela seeks university action after a professor in Manila allegedly made a discriminatory remark against her in a public online post. Together with the Manila Youth Development and Welfare Bureau, Briguela decided to report the incident and has talked with the concerned university. In a statement posted online, Briguela

MANILA, Philippines — Three possible low-pressure areas (LPAs) may develop over the Pacific Ocean during the last week of May, although the chances of these intensifying into tropical cyclones remain low, the state weather bureau said. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), one of the three systems may enter the

MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Vice President (OVP) on Wednesday confirmed that it received the summons issued by the Senate impeachment court in connection with the impeachment complaints filed against Vice President Sara Duterte.  According to the OVP, the summons was received at around 10:40 a.m. on May 20. “The Office of the

MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 4.8 quake struck off the coast of Pilar, Surigao del Norte on Wednesday morning, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). In its earthquake bulletin, Phivolcs said the tremor occurred at 10:26 a.m. and was traced 23 kilometers northeast of Pilar. The quake was tectonic in origin

Habagat & Super El Niño Combination Could Bring Powerful Typhoons SUPER EL NIÑO – The Philippines could face challenging weather conditions from June to August as PAGASA monitors the possible effects of Habagat and Super El Niño. From June to August, the Philippines may experience strong typhoons brought about by the southwest monsoon or “Habagat” ... Read more

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The Chinese Embassy in Thailand has responded to reporters over the alleged detention and extortion of Chinese nationals in Sa Kaeo, urging Thai police to investigate the case lawfully, fairly and transparently. The response follows the arrest of five police officers and one civilian in Sa Kaeo on May 16. They were accused of detaining …

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MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday urged the Philippine Navy to remain steadfast in defending the country’s sovereignty and maritime territory, telling naval personnel to “stand firm in protecting what is rightfully ours.” In her message for the celebration of the Philippine Navy Day, Duterte honored the service and sacrifices of Filipino