Liam Demafelix
Reporting from the TSR newsroom.
Thailand officially enters summer season on Sunday, Meteorological Department says
Thailand will enter the summer season on Sunday, February 22, with temperatures that may reach 42–43 degrees Celsius or higher, the Meteorological Department said. Sukanyanee Yawinchan, Director-General of the Thai Meteorological Department, said that areas in the northern provinces may experience…
After Australia and France, Indian government discussing age-based restrictions with social media platforms
India is discussing age-based restrictions with social media companies, following Australia’s move to ban under-16s from popular platforms, IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said Tuesday, February 17. “This is something which has now been accepted by many countries that age-based regulation has to be…
China on track to finish world’s ‘most difficult’ railway project before 2030
The world’s “most difficult” railway project is taking shape in rugged southwestern China. The line connecting Dali and border town Ruili in Yunnan province is the first to cut through the Hengduan Mountains, traversing some of the world’s most complex geological and topographical terrains.…
Pacquiao to face Provodnikov in April return bout
Manny Pacquiao confirmed he will face former junior welterweight world champion Ruslan Provodnikov in Las Vegas on April 18, marking his second outing since returning from a four‑year retirement last year. The 47-year-old last fought in July, when he ended a long hiatus with a majority draw…
DOST, PSU formally opens the country’s first-ever salt research hub
The country’s first salt research hub was officially unveiled on Tuesday, aiming to strengthen the Philippines’ salt industry and reduce reliance on imports. The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), in collaboration with Pangasinan State University (PSU), inaugurated the Accelerating Salt…
Meta to shut down Messenger website in April 2026; YouTube outage affects millions
Meta Platforms and YouTube — two major social media platforms — made headlines within 24 hours following a service update and a widespread outage. MESSENGER WEBSITE Meta Platforms announced that Messenger.com will be phased out as a messaging service starting April 2026. While the web version of…
DOH cites the lack of dentists, calls for bigger oral health care budget
The Department of Health (DOH) is urging the government to invest more in oral health care as the country grapples with a shortage of dentists and a rising number of Filipinos suffering from oral health problems. In a recent interview on PTV’s Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon, Health Undersecretary Emmie…
Isko Moreno rings in Chinese New Year in Manila, calls for unity, peace and stronger PH-China ties
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso led the countdown to the Chinese New Year in Binondo as the nation’s capital ushered in the Year with a call for unity, peace, and stronger ties between the Philippines and China. Addressing Manileños gathered in the world’s oldest Chinatown, the…
Anthony Taberna reveals why he declined an offer to manage DZMM and chose to stay with DZRH
Veteran broadcaster Anthony “Ka Tunying” Taberna revealed that he declined an offer to join and manage DZMM, saying loyalty to DZRH and the network’s support for him during a difficult period weighed more heavily than any professional opportunity. Speaking on the February 16 episode of “Dos Por…
Isko Moreno rolls out updated 10-year solid waste plan centered on waste reduction, segregation
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso on Monday, February 16, formally unveiled the city’s updated 10-year Solid Waste Management Plan, outlining a long-term strategy focused on waste reduction and source segregation programs to address mounting garbage challenges in the capital.…
New businesses in Manila surge 106% as renewals post steady annual growth
New business registrations in Manila surged by 106.48 percent year-on-year as of February 15, 2026, more than doubling last year’s figure, according to a report presented by Bureau of Permits Director Levi Facundo to Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso during the city government’s directional…
Lacson says stance on ICC warrants defends Constitution, not fellow senators
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Monday, February 16, said his position on possible arrest warrants from the International Criminal Court (ICC) is meant to uphold constitutional safeguards, not to shield Senators Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa and Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go.…
Isko Moreno vows continued support for MPD as crime drops 13.08% in Q4 2025, solution efficiency up 9.2%
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso on Friday, February 13 highlighted a 13.08% decline in overall crime incidents in the fourth quarter of 2025, alongside improved crime solution efficiency and continued financial support for the Manila Police District (MPD). Data presented during…
‘Help us prevent the next pandemic’: WHO urges US to share them intel on COVID origins
GENEVA, Switzerland — The World Health Organization on Wednesday urged Washington to share any intelligence it may be withholding on the Covid-19 pandemic’s origins, despite the United States quitting the WHO. The global catastrophe killed an estimated 20 million people, according to the UN health…
With Bureau of Plant Industry, Isko Moreno hopes to bring Singapore’s urban farming technology to Manila
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso said the city government is working with the Bureau of Plant Industry to explore the adoption of Singapore’s urban farming technologies as part of efforts to strengthen food sufficiency in the Philippine capital. Speaking during the 96th…