Typhoon Kiyapo intensified and exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility, heading towards Southern China, while the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat) brought relentless rains, triggering red rainfall warnings, widespread flooding in Western Visayas, and class suspensions across multiple areas in Luzon and Visayas.

Separate motorcycle accidents in Quezon, Philippines, and Perak, Malaysia, resulted in the death of a back-rider and an Orang Asli man, respectively, with others sustaining injuries.

The Philippines is optimistic about resuming blue swimming crab exports to the United States before the year's end, following a US decision to allow the country to reapply for market access.

The Federation of Free Farmers, the oldest national farmers' organization in the Philippines, has given the Marcos administration a 'barely passing' to 'failing' grade for its performance in agriculture and fisheries.

A local tourist in Baguio City, Philippines, mistakenly inquired about room availability at the female dormitory of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) for a weekend stay.

This article discusses a brewing emergency in the Philippines, highlighting that even if not fully inactivated, the president cannot avoid taking a position on issues like Sara Duterte, which pose an existential danger to the nation's well-being.

A single bettor claimed the P20.9-million Mega Lotto 6/45 jackpot in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office’s Friday night draw. The winning combination was 14-20-19.

Catastrophic flooding has pounded Texas, resulting in at least three deaths and hundreds of rescues. Officials are warning that some reservoirs may experience rising water levels into early August.

Manila Water continues to provide 24/7 water service to customers in the East Zone of Manila, Philippines, by utilizing a diversified supply portfolio anchored on three major water systems.

The Mountaineering Federation of the Philippines Inc. (MFPI) has voiced strong opposition to a proposal for mining activities within the protected landscape of Mt. Guiting-Guiting Natural Park in Sibuyan Island.

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in the Philippines has confiscated approximately 24 tons of alleged hot pork meat, disguised as beef, from two warehouses in Malabon City and Navotas City.

A new law, the GIDA Schools Act, has been signed in the Philippines, aiming to improve access to education for children in isolated communities.

The Second Congressional Commission on Education has urged the Department of Education to prioritize classroom construction in congested areas, warning that the country still faces a backlog of 166,000 classrooms.

Heavy rains triggered a landslide in Bukidnon, Philippines, rendering a major road network connecting San Fernando, Bukidnon to Davao City impassable to all vehicles.

Officials in Bauang, La Union, Philippines, are defending a plan to dredge the Balili River, stating it is necessary to solve persistent flooding issues caused by heavy siltation during the rainy season.

An article reviews the progress of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s pledge to add 40,000 classrooms by 2028, a promise made during his State of the Nation Address.

Heavy rainfall has caused flooding that shut down a highway in an Antique town, and the National Irrigation Administration has urged public vigilance as water levels in Antique dams have risen.

A couple in the Philippines got married in knee-deep water amid a powerful typhoon a year ago, with their wedding photos quickly going viral as a symbol of resilience.

Anti-narcotics operatives in Batangas City, Philippines, arrested two suspected drug traffickers and seized over P2 million worth of suspected shabu in a buy-bust operation.

The Conservator of Cross River National Park has raised alarm over the rapid depletion of the region's rainforest, with 14,000 hectares lost in 2025 alone, contributing to flooding and the climate crisis.

Clashes between China and the Philippines continued for a second day near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, as Beijing initiated military drills in the South China Sea.

Progressive groups, civil society organizations, and business groups have organized various events and initiatives, including protests, ahead of SONA 2026 in the Philippines and overseas.

Economists are assessing the Philippines' economic recovery, noting that a combination of domestic and international political headwinds continues to exert pressure, despite an easing of inflation in June.

Local government officials in Isabela, Philippines, have offered a P50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the killers of a former village chair and incumbent councilor.

About 500 residents of Provident Villages in Marikina, Philippines, are protesting a planned cutting of large old trees by two construction companies, signing a petition against the move.

Media organizations in the Philippines have stated that pending anti-disinformation bills, House Bill No. 9465 and its Senate equivalent, are the “wrong response to a real problem” and undermine democratic freedoms.

A "cloud burst" has struck New Zealand's Grey District, leading to widespread flooding in homes and causing a slip, with more heavy rain anticipated.

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has inaugurated new air traffic control simulators to train more aviation personnel and address staff shortages.

This article lists and describes America's deepest man-made lakes, which were created by flooding ancient river valleys behind massive dams.

The Philippine government's Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is addressing public fears and protests surrounding the Pax Silica project, which it describes as a long-term economic investment.

England has launched a national strategy to address a surge in drowning deaths, which are described as a "public health disaster" claiming more lives than fire, flooding, or knife crime.

A 31-year-old delivery driver was fatally shot in Valencia City, Bukidnon, Philippines, following a traffic altercation that escalated after a request to share the road.

An entire row of shops was swept away during powerful flash flooding in India on Tuesday, July 21st, highlighting the destructive force of the deluge.

Preparations are underway for Philippine President Marcos' fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA), with security forces deploying personnel and the public anticipating his legislative priorities and a 'next chapter' for the country.

Tropical Storm Bertha has made landfall in Louisiana and is now moving towards Texas, bringing severe weather to the region.

Police in Oriental Mindoro, Philippines, have heightened security measures across the province in anticipation of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s State of the Nation Address (Sona) on Monday, July 27.

Heritage advocates in Leyte, Philippines, are renewing calls to preserve Carigara’s historic buildings and cultural landmarks, warning that neglect and modernization threaten their existence.

President Marcos inaugurated and turned over a series of agriculture, health, livelihood, and emergency response projects in Pampanga, Philippines, despite inclement weather, ahead of his fifth State of the Nation Address.

Heavy monsoon rains caused the Talomo River to overflow, leading to severe flooding and evacuations in several communities in Davao City, Philippines.

Lawyers for Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez have demanded an apology from the Bureau of Immigration (BI) over allegedly fake reports regarding his attempt to leave the Philippines.

Accra's Flood Mitigation Task Force has commenced a phased exercise involving dredging, desilting, and demolition across various locations in the city. This initiative aims to address and prevent future flooding.

Aboitiz Renewables Inc., the renewable energy arm of Aboitiz Power Corporation, has commenced construction on its 239-megawatt peak Luna Solar Power Plant and a 65-megawatt battery energy storage system in Barangay Luna, Philippines.

Senator Mark Villar announced that the Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act (AFASA) is now yielding concrete results in the Philippines' efforts to combat online financial crimes.

Ghana faces a recurring cycle of floods every rainy season, leading to submerged communities, lost homes, business losses, and impassable roads. Experts are calling for a shift from reactive emergency relief to proactive measures to combat the persistent flooding.

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in the Philippines has requested documents from the Commission on Audit (COA) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as part of its ongoing probe into the SEA Games and Phisgoc.

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday inaugurated the Department of Health–Jose B.

Human rights and legal groups have condemned what they describe as escalating harassment, including criminal charges, against lawyers and community leaders opposing corporate mining in Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines.

E.B. Magalona town in Negros Occidental, Philippines, has created a Municipal Crab Industry Task Force to address the economic crisis in its blue swimming crab industry following a US export ban.

A man was arrested in Parañaque City, Philippines, after police seized suspected shabu and marijuana valued at over P1.4 million during a buy-bust operation.

Over 157,000 families in Northern Mindanao, beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), have begun receiving a one-time P2,000 cash grant to mitigate the financial impact of the ongoing energy emergency.

A man riding a motorcycle with his wife was shot by a gunman in a car in Orion, Bataan, Philippines, on Friday morning.

A man was apprehended in Quezon City, Philippines, by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) for allegedly processing and selling counterfeit birth certificates.

A review examines the effectiveness of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s 'Walang Gutom Program' in curbing hunger, a year after he vowed to expand it during his 2025 State of the Nation Address.

Police have arrested two suspects in connection with the killing of a pro-Marcos vlogger. The Department of the Interior and Local Government chief has linked a crime group based in the southern Philippines to the incident.

A tropical depression has strengthened into Tropical Storm Noul and is forecast to enter the East Sea before heading towards China's Guangdong Province, without directly affecting Vietnam's mainland.

The Chenab River remains in a high-flood state, with the Flood Forecasting Division warning of potential further rises by July 25 amid new monsoon spells and urban flooding likely in parts of Punjab, KP, and Balochistan.

Vietnam has called on concerned parties, including China and the Philippines, to exercise restraint, act in accordance with international law, and fully implement the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC).

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in the Philippines has formed "Task Force Cash Cow" to investigate the Philippine Southeast Asian Games Organizing Committee (Phisgoc) over its P6.7 billion government funding. The probe comes amid ongoing scrutiny of the committee's finances.

Gen. Antonio Nafarrete, the new chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, has been praised as a 'quiet champion of the reservist movement' by the Association of Reservists and Reservist Administrators.

The city of Ahmedabad experienced severe flooding after receiving six inches of rain within a three-hour period, leading to multiple rescue operations.

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) in the Philippines has identified P22.79 billion in government savings to fund assistance programs for vulnerable sectors affected by the ongoing Middle East crisis.

Urban flooding has become a critical environmental and development challenge in Ghana, particularly affecting major urban centers like Accra, Kumasi, and Takoradi.

At least eight localities in Cotabato, Philippines, have suspended classes due to heavy to moderate rains brought by the southwest monsoon (habagat).

Torrential rains have caused severe flash flooding in West Virginia, inundating homes and businesses, washing out bridges, and necessitating numerous water rescues across affected areas.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has expressed continued confidence in the Armed Forces of the Philippines, even after claims by the National Bureau of Investigation director that active military personnel were involved in an assassination plot.

India has dismissed as 'baseless' and 'contrary to facts' Pakistan's accusations of deliberately flooding the Chenab River. India cited Pakistan's own weather advisory as evidence against the claims.

A whirlwind (ipo-ipo) struck coastal communities in Barangay White Beach, Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur, destroying houses and displacing dozens of residents.

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) in the Philippines is planning to expand and increase fuel discounts for public utility vehicles (PUVs) in response to recent oil price hikes.

The first part of an P85 daily wage increase for minimum wage earners in the National Capital Region of the Philippines began on Saturday, July 25, with a P60 increase taking effect.

Vietnam's largest island, Phu Quoc, experienced significant flooding on Friday afternoon as prolonged downpours brought by Storm Noul submerged several major roads, a situation local residents described as normal.

The local government of General Santos City has ordered the forced evacuation of approximately 500 families threatened by flash floods and potential overflow caused by torrential rains from Tropical Storm Kiyapo and the southwest monsoon.

Heavy rainfall has led to widespread flooding and significant road damage across Iloilo, Antique, and Bohol provinces. Motorists are advised to exercise caution due to potential landslides and impassable roads.

Education Secretary Sonny Angara has initiated a nationwide recruitment drive to hire 10,000 School Counselor Associate I positions to address the shortage in learner mental health services in the Philippines.

The Department of Public Works and Highways – National Capital Region (DPWH-NCR) in the Philippines issued a warning to the public and contractors about unauthorized individuals misrepresenting the agency for deceptive purposes.

Barobo National High School in Surigao del Sur, Philippines, has shifted to modular distance learning following an alarming social media post threatening an attack on the school.

The Department of Health in the Philippines has advised the public to prepare emergency go bags and take precautions due to the anticipated impacts of Tropical Storm Kiyapo and the southwest monsoon.

Senior Deputy Majority Leader JV Ejercito has urged a comprehensive review of the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA), stating it has failed to lower electricity rates in the Philippines.

Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez announced that the Villar family is willing to donate land for the completion of the Light Rail Transit Line 1 Cavite Extension in the Philippines, addressing right-of-way acquisition concerns.

National Highway 47 between Rajkot and Bagodra has been closed, and over 900 people have been rescued in India's Ahmedabad district, likely due to severe weather or flooding.

Ghana's Flood Mitigation Task Force has begun demolishing illegally erected structures on waterways and dredging drains in Accra to intensify efforts against perennial flooding.

Parts of Barangay Caridad in Lambayong, Sultan Kudarat, Philippines, were submerged in waist-deep floodwaters after continuous monsoon rains.

A 36-year-old bread vendor was fatally shot in San Fernando town, Bukidnon, Philippines, by a man allegedly acting out of rage following a domestic dispute.

Police are investigating a shooting incident in Makati City, Philippines, that left a barangay councilor wounded.

ASEAN meetings in the Philippines saw progress on the South China Sea code of conduct, with a target for year-end conclusion, alongside discussions on broader maritime security, energy security, and Myanmar.

A highway in Gujarat, India, has been shut down due to flooding triggered by heavy rains, with the army joining rescue efforts in affected areas.

A biosecurity task force in Negros Occidental, Philippines, has initiated mobile spraying operations using biocontrol fungi to combat the spread of red-striped soft scale insects in sugarcane fields.

The Office of the Vice President clarified that Vice President Sara Duterte's scheduled trip and activities in various European countries are intended for engaging with overseas Filipinos, debunking rumors that she fled the Philippines due to the death of a Caloocan vlogger.

Advocates from Ateneo Human Rights Center, Youth Voices Count, PressOne, and PHINMA Education evaluate the critical provisions of the proposed anti-disinformation bill in the Philippines, discussing whether they are ready to commit to or reject its terms.

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) stated it has no official information confirming that fugitive businessman Atong Ang, linked to the disappearance of cockfighting enthusiasts, has left the Philippines.

Heavy monsoon rains have triggered severe flooding in India, resulting in the deaths of at least 40 people, with up to 80 individuals still reported missing.

Senator Loren Legarda of the Philippines has urged Congress to prioritize addressing the nationwide classroom shortage during deliberations on the proposed 2027 national budget.

Heavy rains have battered Pakistan's Punjab province and Gilgit-Baltistan, leading to high flood levels and significant traffic chaos in cities like Lahore as roads become inundated.

Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III is calling on government agencies in the Philippines to shift from reactive disaster response to proactive planning to mitigate the worsening effects of the El Niño dry spell. He emphasized the need for early preparation to address the anticipated challenges.

Durian lovers in Bukidnon, Philippines, are flocking to stalls offering unlimited servings of the fruit for as little as P100 to P150, as the region enters its peak durian season.

The local government of Glan, Sarangani, Philippines, has ordered the forced evacuation of residents living along Riverside, Barangay Poblacion, as the river continues to swell, raising fears of flooding and erosion.

Authorities in Northern Mindanao, Philippines, seized at least P1 million worth of alleged smuggled cigarettes during three separate operations within 48 hours.

An advocacy group, SAVE Kalinga Inc., has expressed concerns regarding the reported issuance of clearance permits by the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) for the 52-megawatt Karayan Hydropower Project in the Philippines.