MANILA – The intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ), the shear line, and the northeast monsoon or “amihan” will continue to bring cloudy skies with rains over parts of the country, the weather bureau said Friday. In its 4 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Mindanao, Eastern Visayas, Central Visayas, and the Negros Island Region will have cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms due to the ITCZ. The shear line will bring cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms over Quezon, Laguna, and the Bicol regi ..read more

CEBU CITY, Philippines – For many, the idea of taking on a challenge as daunting as nursing school might feel like climbing a mountain without a clear summit in sight. The long nights of study, the grueling clinical hours, and the pressure to excel can often overshadow the dream of donning that crisp white uniform. But for Chariemae Cañazares, challenges weren’t obstacles. They were invitations to grow, a chance to prove that determination and grit could conquer even the toughest of odds. In the November 2024 Nurses Licensure Exams (NLE), Cañazares didn’t just pass. She soared to the very top ..read more

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Council of Asean Chief Justices (CACJ) has unveiled a series of landmark publications that provide essential resources and frameworks when addressing pressing legal challenges shared across the region. The publications cover cases involving human trafficking, cross-border disputes involving children, and the effective use of technology in judicial proceedings, according to a statement released by the Philippine Supreme Court’s public information office. The recently concluded 11th meeting of the Asean chief justices at the Shangri-La Mactan in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu ..read more

ACEN Corp., the listed energy platform of the Ayala Group, is infusing additional funds reaching P12 million into subsidiary Paddak Energy Corp. In a disclosure on Thursday, ACEN said it signed a subscription contract with Paddak Energy for its purchase of 1.2 million common shares and 10.8 million preferred shares, priced at P1 apiece. The shares will be issued out of the authorized capital stock increase of Paddak Energy, which is still subject to the approval of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). “The subscription will allow ACEN to have full ownership in Paddak, which will provi ..read more

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines — The Philippines has earned a Guinness World Record (GWR) for the most participants simultaneously planting bamboo, officials announced Thursday. This comes after 2,305 planters took part in the activity in 19 locations across mainland Mindanao and Leyte province on Oct. 18. The record was confirmed by GWR adjudicator Sonia Ushiriguchi during the National Science and Technology Week celebration, with the Mindanao leg held in this city. The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) led the initiative to highlight bamboo’s role in promoting a circular economy ..read more

  CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines — The Philippines has earned a Guinness World Record (GWR) for the most participants simultaneously planting bamboo, officials announced Thursday. This comes after 2,305 planters took part in the activity in 19 locations across mainland Mindanao and Leyte province on Oct. 18. The record was confirmed by GWR adjudicator Sonia Ushiriguchi during the National Science and Technology Week celebration, with the Mindanao leg held in this city. The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) led the initiative to highlight bamboo’s role in promoting a circular e ..read more

NEW YORK — Parades, football and feasts were on the menu Thursday as Americans celebrated the annual Thanksgiving holiday, with stormy skies and the bitterly fought election hanging over many families’ festivities. Despite a driving rain in New York, crowds still showed up to watch as ornate floats and mega-balloons made their way to Macy’s, the iconic department store and sponsor of the annual parade. Similar events were held in cities across the United States to mark the holiday, which has been celebrated for centuries and codified in 1941 as falling on the fourth Thursday of November. READ ..read more

BEIRUT — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened Hezbollah Thursday with an “intensive war” if it breaches a fragile Lebanon ceasefire, which on its second day is straining under pressure from both sides. Hours before, the Israeli military said it struck a Hezbollah weapons facility in south Lebanon, where it said “terrorist activity was identified”. Earlier it opened fire on people it said were in breach of the truce. The ceasefire, which came into effect before dawn on Wednesday, seeks to end a war that has killed thousands in Lebanon and sparked mass displacements in both Leban ..read more

The country’s largest business organization on Thursday backed the investigation launched by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on cement imports, marking a growing support from the private sector to tackle the issue of “dumping.” In a statement, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) said they welcome the investigation, highlighting the need to protect local cement producers. “The local cement industry has been facing challenges brought about by increasing imports, dumping from other countries, and struggling demand,” said PCCI president Enunina Mangio. “Despite having ..read more

Razon-led Manila Water has raised P10 billion from China Banking Corp. to help jack up its capital spending. In a filing at the local bourse on Thursday, Nov. 28, Manila Water said it inked a 10-year term loan deal with the bank. However, the company did not disclose which specific developments the latest round of loan agreements would support. In December 2023, the group secured two loan contracts amounting to P17 billion to support its capital expenditures (capex). Earlier this year, its subsidiary Manila Water Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. also sealed a $110-million debt refinancing deal with two ..read more