CPD alarmed over rising repeat teen pregnancies
MANILA, Philippines — Repeat pregnancies among the young Filipino population are increasing, according to the Commission on Population and Development (CPD).
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66 Chinese aircraft surround Taiwan in biggest sortie of year
TAIPEI: Taiwan's defence ministry said Thursday it had detected 66 Chinese military aircraft around the island in a 24-hour window, a record-high this year, a day after it said Beijing was conducting exercises in nearby waters.China which maintains a near-daily military presence around Taiwan, claims the self-ruled island as part of its territory and has said it will never renounce the use of force to bring it under its control.
Hurricane Beryl roars through open waters as a monstrous Category 5 storm
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Hurricane Beryl roared through open waters on Tuesday as a monstrous Category 5 storm on a path that would take it near Jamaica and the Cayman Islands after earlier making landfall in the southeast Caribbean, killing at least four people.
Saso struggles with 71, trails leaders by 7 in Evian Championship
MANILA, Philippines – Yuka Saso started strong on the back nine but faced challenges on the last nine holes, finishing with a 71 after a birdie on No. 9, leaving her trailing the leading trio of Patty Tavatanakit, Ingrid Lindblad and Gemma Dryburgh after the first round of the Evian Championship in Evian-les-Bains, France Thursday (Friday Manila time).
Kanlaon spews 4,279 tons of sulfur dioxide
MANILA, Philippines — Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island remains restive after it emitted 4,279 tons of sulfur dioxide in the past 24 hours, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology.
Central Luzon's Cantor smashes Palaro long jump record
CEBU CITY — Ranked 12th entering the elementary boys long jump event of the Palarong Pambansa, Central Luzon’s Jyane Kirt Cantor wasn’t given a chance to win a medal, much more strike gold or break a record.
Coast Guard officer cleared of liability in P18M disallowance
THE Commission on Audit has cleared former Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Lt. Commander Eric Ferranculo of any liability in connection with the disallowance issued against the overpriced procurement of equipment and shipboard spare parts in 2007.
4.36 million register for 2025 elections
MANILA, Philippines — The number of aspiring voters intending to participate in the May 2025 national and local elections has exceeded 4.3 million, according to the Commission on Elections.