Philippine News Agency

25/10/2025

JUST IN: Filipino nationals are among the more than 1,000 foreign nationals fleeing from Myanmar following a raid on a major online scam hub in Myawaddy near the Thailand border, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirms Sunday (Oct. 26, 2025) morning.

To date, the Philippine Embassy in Yangon received a total of 222 active request for rescue and repatriation assistance from Filipino nationals in the scam hub areas, of which 66 were reported to have crossed to Thailand, and nine managed to travel to Yangon and are now under its custody.

The DFA said the embassy is working with Myanmar authorities to finalize the deportation procedures for those currently in holding camps and to facilitate the rescue of those who remain in scam hub compounds. | Joyce Rocamora

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low pressure area (LPA) was spotted 210 kilometers east of General Santos City, the state weather bureau said in its 4 a.m. bulletin Sunday.

MANILA – A low pressure area (LPA) was spotted 210 kilometers east of General Santos City, the state weather bureau said in its 4 a.m. bulletin Sunday. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the LPA will bring cloudy skies with scattered…

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The Philippine government, through its Embassy in Bangkok, joined the Kingdom of Thailand in mourning the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother, on Saturday.

She was 93. She suffered a stroke in 2012 and had not been seen in public since then.

MANILA – The Philippine government, through its Embassy in Bangkok, joined the Kingdom of Thailand in mourning the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother, on Saturday. She was 93. She suffered a stroke in 2012 and had not been seen in public since then. “On behalf of the…

25/10/2025

The Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Jesus Nazareno in Quiapo, Manila holds a procession dubbed “HolyWin: Lakbay ng mga Banal” on Saturday (Oct. 25, 2025). Participants dressed as saints and angels join the annual event, which began in 2017, according to a Quiapo Church official.

The procession also ushers in the observance of All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days, highlighting the faithful’s devotion and reflection during the season of remembrance. | Pamela Samia; PNA photos by John Dalistan

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The annual surfing break in La Union, which offers seaside activities, surfing, music, arts, culture, and unity, kicked off at the Waves Point, Barangay Panicsican, San Juan town on Friday. The La Union surfing break will run until Nov. 2.

MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – The annual surfing break in La Union, which offers seaside activities, surfing, music, arts, culture, and unity, kicked off at the Waves Point, Barangay Panicsican, San Juan town on Friday. "We are looking for and inviting all the surfers that are enthusiasts of the…

25/10/2025

CONGRATULATIONS, CALOY! 🇵🇭

The Philippines’ Carlos Edriel Yulo won the men's vault gold at the 53rd FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Jakarta, Indonesia on Saturday (Oct. 25, 2025).

The 2024 Paris Olympics double-gold medalist scored 14.886 points. Armenian Arthur Davtyan (14.833) got the silver medal while Ukrainian Nazar Chepurnyi (14.483) took the bronze.

Yulo also got the bronze in the floor exercise event on Friday, behind Great Britain's Jake Jarman and Luke Whitehouse. | via Jean Malanum; Photo: Red Ox Media Events/Jat Tenorio via GAP

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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and his delegation arrived in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Saturday for the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit.

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and his delegation arrived in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Saturday for the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit. The Chief Executive is accompanied by First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, his Cabinet secretaries and senior.....

25/10/2025

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday called for Security Council reform, urging world leaders to make the body "fit for purpose" in an era of multiplying global crises.

Addressing the council virtually to mark its 80th anniversary, Guterres blended historical reflection with a stark warning about the fragility of the international system.

WASHINGTON – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday called for Security Council reform, urging world leaders to make the body "fit for purpose" in an era of multiplying global crises. Addressing the council virtually to mark its 80th anniversary, Guterres blended historical reflection…

25/10/2025

Team Philippines flag bearer Leo Mhar Lobrido kicked off the country's campaign in the Asian Youth Games boxing competition with a 5-0 victory over Jordanian Salte Alhadidi Friday in the flyweight category at Exhibition World Bahrain.

MANILA – Team Philippines flag bearer Leo Mhar Lobrido kicked off the country's campaign in the Asian Youth Games boxing competition with a 5-0 victory over Jordanian Salte Alhadidi Friday in the flyweight category at Exhibition World Bahrain. The 16-year-old nephew of Olympians Isidro and…

25/10/2025

The Land Transportation Office - Philippines issues a show cause order and 90-day license suspension to the driver of a luxury sports car driver for distracted driving.

In a video that circulated online, the LTO said Saturday (Oct. 25, 2025) that the driver was filming himself while driving, glancing at the camera and taking his eyes off the road.

The driver must submit a written explanation, surrender his license, and attend the Intelligence and Investigation Division hearing at the LTO main office in Quezon City on Oct. 30. | via Froilan Hernandez Jr. (LTO photo)

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Spreading laughter and smiles behind spooky fun costumes during a pre-Halloween party in Fairview, Quezon City on Saturday (Oct. 25, 2025) | PNA photos by Joan Bondoc

*Children’s photos taken with permission

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Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Task Force Special Operations chief B**g Nebrija (left) and Department of Health (Philippines) Assistant Secretary Dr. Albert Domingo guest at the Saturday News Forum in Quezon City on Oct. 25, 2025. Nebrija said the MMDA will deploy some 2,400 traffic enforcers before, during and after the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day on Nov. 1 and 2; while Domingo assured that despite a slight increase in influenza-like illnesses from 10,265 cases in early September to 10,740 a month later, the data are normal during the flu season. | PNA photo by Joan Bondoc