Up to 30% of Metro may be underwater by 2040 – study
The Climate Change Commission (CCC) has urged local governments to adopt measures to address the projection that 30% of Metro Manila may be permanently underwater by 2040 due to rising sea levels and intensifying extreme weather events linked to climate change.
Maynilad announces water service interruptions on November 19-20
Maynilad customers in the cities of Makati, Manila, Parañaque and Pasay will experience water interruptions from Nov. 19 to 20 due to pipe realignment for a new Philippine National Railway (PNR) station.
Lacson: Pangalan ni PBBM, ginamit ng 2 Usec sa P100B insertions, tongpats
Sinabi ni Senador Panfilo “Ping” Lacson nitong Martes na dalawang opisyal na undersecretaries ang gumamit umano sa pangalan ni Pangulong Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. tungkol sa pagsingit ng P100 bilyon pondo sa 2025 budget, at makakuha ng nasa P52 bilyon na tongpats o kickback.
Arroyo disowns bid to pad Pampanga flood control funding in 2026 budget
Pampanga 2nd Dist. Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on Tuesday revealed supposed attempts to pad with “several hundreds of millions” of funding allotted for her district in the proposed 2026 General Appropriations Bill, which the House of Representatives approved last month.
Philippines, Palestine seek stronger cooperation
The Philippines and Palestine on Tuesday sought closer cooperation as Manila reiterated its long-held position for a two-state solution to resolving the Palestinian and Israeli conflict, saying “it is the only viable path” towards peace and stability in the Middle East.
Trump, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to meet at White House amid diplomatic shifts in region
Mohammed bin Salman arrives for first Washington visit in seven years as both nations seek upgraded security partnership.
Trump rally gunman acted alone, FBI says — but questions about motive persist
FBI investigation into Thomas Crooks’ Trump rally shooting finds no conspiracy, debunking theories about the attack that killed one and wounded three others.
Trump’s ‘new’ healthcare idea is a painful prescription for working Americans
President Donald Trump’s healthcare proposal to send money directly to people for health insurance could push millions into expensive, high-deductible plans.
LIZ PEEK: Why every ‘affordable’ promise from Democrats ends up costing you more
Democrat-run cities like New York and San Francisco rank among America’s most expensive, while Republican-led areas maintain lower living costs. That is very telling about “affordability.”
MORNING GLORY: Israel is America’s most important ally
How Israel’s role in the Western alliance has evolved to become indispensable for America’s strategic interests against authoritarian threats worldwide.
