The Philippines cancelled in-person sessions in public schools for two days from Monday, warning that the power grid on its main island of Luzon could be strained in a heatwave that is also broiling other parts of Southeast Asia.
Intense heat prompts Philippines to order millions of public school students to stay home
Scorching temperatures in Manila have prompted the closure of all public schools for in-person lessons, meaning millions of students are staying home.
The Sound of the Philippines: Hawaii Rondalla preserves tradition of Filipino folk music
You can catch the group at the Flores de Mayo and Filipino Fiesta this Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. at the Filipino Community Center.
Philippines expects over 4,000 MW of power projects to begin operations this year
These projects include both conventional and renewable energy. The Philippines is anticipating to see at least 4,164.92 megawatts (MW) of power projects to start operations this year, supporting the …
Filipino burgers to compete globally as Philippines join World Burger Tour for 1st time
Burgers inspired by Filipino delicacies Sisig, Adobo and Ginataang Langka are vying for a spot to compete to be part of the global menu of an international restaurant-bar chain.
Youth participation key to addressing climate change issues: ChildFund Philippines
ChildFund Philippines supports youth in Infanta, Quezon through a climate action program called Project Greenlight. This initiative aims to help address climate change issues and mitigate …
TP-Link unveils Wi-Fi 7 devices to the Philippines
TP-Link, the global leader in networking solutions for more than a decade, is finally bringing the Wi-Fi 7 experience to the Philippines! Through the announcement of its newest line of products, like …
Philippines Suspends In-person School Due To Heat, Jeepney Strike
The Philippines will suspend in-person classes in all public schools for two days due to extreme heat and a nationwide strike by jeepney drivers, the education department said Sunday.
France and the Philippines to start talks on a `visiting forces agreement,’ French envoy says
The French ambassador to Manila says her country and the Philippines will start talks next month on a proposed defense pact that would allow troops from each country to hold exercises in the other’s …
China is gradually amping up its military aggression in a ‘boiling frog’ strategy, US Indo-Pacific commander says
Adm. John Aquilino warned of China engaging in multiple pressure campaigns against its neighbors, particularly Taiwan and the Philippines.