TS Ramil barrels across Manila Bay; gale-force winds slam Luzon

By Darryl John Esguerra | October 19, 2025 MANILA – Tropical Storm Ramil (international name Fengshen) crossed Manila Bay late Sunday morning, battering large swathes of Luzon with gale-force winds and dangerous coastal conditions as it tracks northwest toward Zambales and Pangasinan. As of 10 a.m., the storm’s center was spotted over Manila Bay, packing sustained… Read More TS Ramil barrels across Manila Bay; gale-force winds slam Luzon

Bataan Freeport launches fully automated service robot

By E.H. Edejer | October 19, 2025 FREEPORT AREA OF BATAAN — A fully-autonomous robot now greets visitors to the administration building of the Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB), probably a first-of-its-kind among free ports and special economic zones in the country. No, it’s not yet the C-3PO type of humanoid robot,… Read More Bataan Freeport launches fully automated service robot