We may not be able to control events, but we can control our attitude toward them.

Tropical Storm Ferdie has entered the Philippine area of responsibility even as two more weather disturbances that may develop into low-pressure areas are being monitored, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration.

Vice President Sara Duterte still has the opportunity to defend her office’s budget for 2025 at the plenary of the House of Representatives.

A memorandum of understanding for PROTECTA Pilipinas, which will safeguard technology and telecommunications infrastructure across the country, has been signed by PLDT Inc., its wireless unit Smart Communication Inc. and the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center.

The House of Representatives committee on appropriations decided last Thursday to cut the proposed 2025 Office of the Vice President budget of P2.037 billion to only P733.198 millionThe cut, which is about P1.29 billion, was announced by Marikina Rep. Stella Quimbo through a press conference.

Mafy Singson birdied the last two holes at the front to save a one-under-par 71, trailing early leader Yuai Ji after 18 holes of the Fila Golf Women’s Classic at the PGA Golf Club in An Ying, Chongming, Shanghai, China on Friday.