Manila: The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) will continue to bring scattered rains and thunderstorms across Mindanao and the Visayas, the weather bureau said Sunday. In its 4 a.m. advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomica…
Seoul: Democratic Party (DP) candidate Lee Jae-myung announced on Sunday his intention to establish a task force to tackle the ongoing economic crisis if he is elected president next month. In a press conference held at the DP headquarters in Seoul, L…
Seoul: Prosecutors have retrieved over 100 billion won (US$73.1 million) in criminal proceeds related to technology leaks and indicted 73 people on related charges in the past three years, officials said Sunday. The Supreme Prosecutors Office (SPO) sa…
Seoul: Today marks several significant events in Korean history, showcasing the nation’s dynamic evolution over the years. In 1898, Korea opened three of its ports-Masan, Gunsan, and Hamheung-to foreign trade, signaling a new era of international exch…
Manila: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has so far provided PHP2.28 million worth of relief items to families affected by the intense rainfall in Mindanao due to the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ), an agency official rep…
Laoag: Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo welcomed the inclusion of weightlifting as a demonstration sport in the 65th Palarong Pambansa, calling it a significant step toward strengthening grassroots development for the sport in the Philippine…
North Korea: North Korea has detained key officials involved in a recent accident that saw a new warship capsize during a launch ceremony. The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said Sunday the investigation into Wednesday’s accident “is being intensif…
Quezon City: Petro Gazz star Brooke Van Sickle was named Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Most Valuable Player (MVP) for her outstanding performance throughout the season. The 27-year-old outside hitter will receive the highest individual honor during …
Kuala Lumpur: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. departed for Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to attend the 46th ASEAN Summit, where regional leaders are expected to formulate a collective response to the United States’ new tariff measures. Before boarding his…