Philippines

Israeli students have gifted the Philippine Embassy in Tel Aviv with a robot designed in the colors of the Philippine flag. Young innovators from Naftali Yadlin Interdisciplinary Campus unveiled Herbie 2.0, created by the school’s robotics team.

June 24, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon has reassigned several officials across the Department of Public Works and Highways to address vacancies from senior retirements.

The Philippine government is reviewing whether to seek a supplemental budget from Congress for its UPLIFT program. This follows an earlier plan to obtain funding from the Asian Development Bank instead.

June 23, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

The funeral mass for 18-year-old Ateneo basketball player Rene Clert Baterbonia took place on Wednesday morning at the Talacogon municipal gymnasium.

Jay Lavapiez, a 48-year-old radio anchor and station manager, survived an ambush in Roxas City, Capiz, when gunmen fired at his vehicle early in the morning.

June 22, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

Nearly two weeks after the magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Mindanao on June 8, residents in Sarangani and General Santos City face ongoing challenges with damaged schools, collapsed homes, and blocked access to farms and fishing areas.