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Oct 17, 2026

NGCP raises yellow alert on electricity over Visayas grid anew on Oct. 17

MANILA, Philippines — Merely hours after it lifted its power supply warning, the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) on Saturday raised again the yellow alert over the Visayas power grid from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The warning comes as the power plants remained unavailable and maintenance work affected electricity supply. A yellow


Taal Volcano logs 22 quakes as seismic activity continues
Oct 17, 2026

Taal Volcano logs 22 quakes as seismic activity continues

LUCENA CITY—Taal Volcano in Batangas continues to exhibit seismic activity, recording 22 volcanic earthquakes in the past 24 hours, up from 17 the previous day. This report comes from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Saturday, Oct. 17. Phivolcs data showed 139 volcanic earthquakes and 11 tremor episodes recorded from Oct. 9


Severe Tropical Storm ‘Champi’ outside PAR intensifies into a typhoon
Oct 17, 2026

Severe Tropical Storm ‘Champi’ outside PAR intensifies into a typhoon

MANILA, Philippines — Severe Tropical Storm internationally named “Champi” intensified into a typhoon early Saturday morning, Oct. 17. It is forecast to bring rains into the country by Monday, the state weather bureau said. In its 2 a.m. weather advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Champi developed into a typhoon


How Zheng Qinwen transformed her game and mindset in two months
Oct 17, 2026

How Zheng Qinwen transformed her game and mindset in two months

How Zheng Qinwen transformed her game and mindset in two months


A Halloween walk with your pet: Spooky Walkathon set to return in Pasig
Oct 17, 2026

A Halloween walk with your pet: Spooky Walkathon set to return in Pasig

Pet owners and their furry companions can enjoy a Halloween-themed outing as the Spooky Walkathon returns for its second year on October 24 at Bridgetowne Open Grounds in Pasig City.


Calapan distributes free lots to 200 demolition-affected families
Oct 17, 2026

Calapan distributes free lots to 200 demolition-affected families

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The local government of Calapan has turned over free land allocations and financial assistance to residents affected by the recent demolition in Barangay Guinobatan. This is seen as a relief after the prolonged litigation over the contested real estate.  As many as 294 families have been impacted by the dispute


Oct 17, 2026

Cup of Joe enters 'Sandali' for Grammy consideration

Cup of Joe is also in the Grammy race for an Asian Pop nomination.


How a north China city is powering AI development with green energy
Oct 17, 2026

How a north China city is powering AI development with green energy

Ulanqab, a city in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, is known as China's "potato capital" and "oat capital." Today, it is tapping its abundant wind and solar resources to power the growth of its computing industry, turning its natural advantages into new drivers of economic growth.


Animate Manila: What to know about the newest anime store in the Philippines
Oct 17, 2026

Animate Manila: What to know about the newest anime store in the Philippines

Anime fans in the Philippines now have a new destination for official merchandise, manga, and collectibles as Japan"s popular anime retailer Animate opens its first store in the country.


China calls for efforts to address risks, challenges in nuclear field
Oct 17, 2026

China calls for efforts to address risks, challenges in nuclear field

China's ambassador for disarmament affairs, Li Chijiang, on Friday called on the international community to work together to address the risks and challenges in the nuclear field.


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