
Storm Kiyapo Puts Northern Luzon on High Alert Friday
State weather bureau PAGASA hoisted Signal No. 2 over Batanes, the Babuyan Islands, and 12 Cagayan towns as Tropical Storm Kiyapo bore down on extreme northern Luzon on July 24, 2026.

State weather bureau PAGASA hoisted Signal No. 2 over Batanes, the Babuyan Islands, and 12 Cagayan towns as Tropical Storm Kiyapo bore down on extreme northern Luzon on July 24, 2026.

Promoted to three-star rank on the spot, Lt. Gen. Michael Logico formally took over as the 86th PMA Superintendent on July 22, vowing to prepare cadets for future warfare.

General Antonio Nafarrete assumed command as the AFP’s 61st Chief of Staff as President Marcos presided over the retirement of General Romeo Brawner, the first to complete a full three-year term under R.A. 11939.

Armed Forces of the Philippines personnel were physically attacked by Chinese Coast Guard crew near BRP Sierra Madre on July 20, with one sailor struck on the head using a wooden baton.

England defeated France 4-6 in a high-scoring World Cup clash on July 18, 2026.

Sunday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup final pits defending champion Argentina against an unbeaten Spanish side — the first such title match between the world’s two top-ranked nations.

Satellite monitoring data reveals Level 2 coral bleaching alerts now cover Lamon Bay, Asid Gulf, and Maqueda Bay — zones where coral mortality is considered likely.

Argentina defeated England 1-2 in their World Cup clash on July 15, 2026, according to ESPN and FIFA match reports.

Authorities arrested two suspects and accepted a third’s surrender within hours after the July 12 robbery-homicide death of renowned American marine biologist Kent Edward Carpenter in Sibulan, Negros Oriental.

Spain defeated France 2-0 in their World Cup clash on July 14, 2026.

Intermittent rainshowers and possible thunderstorms are forecast across Negros Oriental and Siquijor on Tuesday, with PAGASA urging residents to stay weather-aware throughout the day.

Marking a decade since the historic 2016 Arbitral Award, Defense Secretary Teodoro led nationwide commemorations urging Filipinos to protect their maritime heritage.

Erika Nicole Burgos etched her name in triathlon history by becoming the first athlete to win two legs of the 5150 Islands of the Philippines Series, while Dayshaun Ramos took the men’s elite crown in Panglao.

Dual weather systems — Typhoon Inday (Bavi) and the active southwest monsoon — are bringing rain, strong winds, and rough seas across the Philippines on Saturday, July 11, 2026.

France defeated Morocco 2-0 on July 9, 2026, booking their place in the World Cup final.

Weakening Typhoon Inday keeps Signal No. 2 over Batanes as it churns northeast of the Philippines, with dangerous seas and monsoon winds threatening wide areas through the weekend.

Carrying winds of 175 km/h and gusts up to 215 km/h, Typhoon Inday is forecast to pass closest to Extreme Northern Luzon between Friday night and Saturday morning.

History was made Monday as the Philippine Senate formally began the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, with 16 senator-judge votes required for a conviction that would end her political career.