FAST FACTS: What is a Super El Niño, and what should we expect from it?

Rappler - Nov 14, 2026

This Super El Niño is expected to bring prolonged dry spells, drought, and water shortages until April 2027

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Calamba City gov’t ambulance allegedly stolen outside hospital

Nov 13, 2026

LUCENA CITY – A government-owned ambulance was reported stolen after its driver left it unattended with the ignition key inside while fetching a patient at a hospital in Calamba City, Laguna, on Thursday evening, Nov. 12. In a report on Friday, the Police Regional Office 4A said the 55-year-old driver reported the incident to the

Labor groups seek wage protection for workers during Asean break

Nov 13, 2026

MANILA, Philippines – Labor groups are calling on the government to protect workers from lost income during the three-day Asean Summit break, opposing the no-work, no-pay policy for employees affected by work suspensions on Nov. 16 to Nov. 18. Under Labor Advisory No. 16, Series of 2026, the Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) said

Amihan to weaken on Saturday as easterlies become dominant

Nov 13, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The northeast monsoon, locally known as the amihan, is forecast to weaken on Saturday, the state weather bureau said. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) in its latest weather forecast, however, the easterlies will continue to affect several parts of the country. READ: PH Weather Updates Today:

DOTr chief asks for ‘more patience’ amid Asean events

Nov 13, 2026

MANILA, Philippines – Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon has asked the public for “a little patience” as authorities prepare for the 49th Asean Summit and make traffic and transportation adjustments for the event. Dizon said the Philippines’ hosting of the regional gathering was a significant opportunity for the country. READ: No general road closures during Asean

Midterm losses could give Trump a quest to emerge from Apec summit as a winner

Nov 13, 2026

When G7 leaders gathered at the French resort of Evian-les-Bains in June, Donald Trump arrived late but wasted no time in grabbing the spotlight. With a cheeky declaration, “I am the boss”, the US president drew a ripple of awkward laughter from around the table. Months earlier, in his September 2025 address to the UN General Assembly, he told the gathering that “your countries are going to hell”. His lengthy speech blended boasts about his own record with sharp criticism of allies’ policies,...

PCSO lotto results Nov. 13: ₱525.92M jackpot not won

Nov 13, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — No bettor won the ₱525.92 million Ultra Lotto 6/58 jackpot or the ₱18.32 million Mega Lotto 6/45 jackpot in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) draws on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026. According to PCSO results, the winning combination for Ultra Lotto 6/58 was 51-50-40-54-57-34, with a jackpot prize of ₱525.92 million. No

Baguio fire incidents drop 27% in first 10 months of 2026

Nov 13, 2026

BAGUIO CITY — Fire incidents in Baguio City declined by 27 percent in the first 10 months of 2026, with 43 cases recorded from January to October, compared with 59 during the same period last year. According to Senior Fire Officer 1 Ashley Lloyd Furigay, head of the Baguio City Fire Station (BCFS) Public Information

EU’s fixation on Chinese subsidies masks its own structural stagnation

Nov 13, 2026

The European Commission is moving to shield its industrial machinery and chemical sectors from Chinese imports, and is weighing a “kill switch” mechanism. Together with Washington, Brussels has settled into a familiar narrative: a record trade deficit with China is framed as proof of its “overcapacity” and attributed to state subsidies that allegedly tilt the global playing field. For European Union audiences frustrated by stagnant domestic manufacturing, this argument sounds intuitive. Held up...

4 Cotabato gas stations asked to explain small fuel price rollback

Nov 13, 2026

COTABATO CITY — Four gasoline stations in this city may be ordered to temporarily suspend operations for allegedly implementing a fuel price reduction smaller than those prescribed by the Department of Energy (DOE). Cotabato City Mayor Bruce Matabalao has ordered the City Inspectorate Team to conduct surprise inspection on gasoline stations in the city that

Manila Water marks 20 years of Lakbayan environment, water education

Nov 13, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Manila Water marks the 20th anniversary of Lakbayan, its flagship water trail education campaign that has helped thousands of stakeholders understand the value of water, responsible water use, and proper wastewater management. Lakbayan, a combination of the Filipino words lakbay and bayan, takes participants through the different stages of the water cycle. Through

Bessent blames US Commerce Department for not restricting Nvidia chip exports to China

Nov 13, 2026

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday blamed the Commerce Department, led by Howard Lutnick, for delaying the blacklisting of Megaspeed, an Nvidia customer suspected of diverting advanced AI chips to China, days before US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to meet in Shenzhen. Bessent spoke a day after Nvidia co-founder Jensen Huang resigned as chief executive following reports that he had an affair with Alice Huang, a former executive at Singapore-based...

Marikina LGU pushes to expand leather goods industry

Nov 13, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Marikina local government said it is eyeing to further expand its leather goods industry in time for the Christmas season as it kicked off its annual shoe bazaar on Friday. Known as the Shoe Capital of the country, the Marikina commenced its Christmas Shoe Bazaar, this time with the intent of

FAST FACTS: What is a Super El Niño, and what should we expect from it?

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Calamba City gov’t ambulance allegedly stolen outside hospital

Labor groups seek wage protection for workers during Asean break

Amihan to weaken on Saturday as easterlies become dominant

DOTr chief asks for ‘more patience’ amid Asean events

Midterm losses could give Trump a quest to emerge from Apec summit as a winner

PCSO lotto results Nov. 13: ₱525.92M jackpot not won

Baguio fire incidents drop 27% in first 10 months of 2026

EU’s fixation on Chinese subsidies masks its own structural stagnation

4 Cotabato gas stations asked to explain small fuel price rollback

Manila Water marks 20 years of Lakbayan environment, water education

Bessent blames US Commerce Department for not restricting Nvidia chip exports to China

Marikina LGU pushes to expand leather goods industry

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