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CEBU CITY, Philippines — Elreen Ando and John Febuar Ceniza vowed to do their best to bring honor not just to the Philippines and Cebu, but to their ever-supportive alma mater — the University of Cebu (UC) in the upcoming Paris Olympics.  On Monday, April 15, Ando and Ceniza and their coaches Christopher Bureros and Ramon Solis were given P200,000 each as cash incentives for qualifying for the Paris Olympics’ weightlifting competition this July. It was announced by UC President, Lawyer Augusto W. Go, and his daughter, UC Chancellor Candice Gotianuy, in a press conference.  READ MORE: Ando and Ceniza […]...

Keep on reading: Ando, Ceniza vow to train hard for Paris Olympics after cash windfall 

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla ordered an investigation to determine if Davao del Norte 1st District Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez can be prosecuted for sedition, inciting to sedition, or even rebellion. “As a former lawmaker myself, I would like to remind Congressman Alvarez to act in accordance to the highest standards of ethics, morality, and nationalism, and avoid remarks unbecoming of a member of the House of Representatives,” Remulla added. Remulla made this statement after Alvarez called on the police and military during a rally in Tagum City over the weekend to withdraw their support from President […]...

Keep on reading: DOJ chief wants probe to see if Alvarez may be prosecuted for sedition

Spark summer joy and create lasting bonds at SM Supermalls. Explore the kaleidoscope world of Huetopia installations – from vivid dinosaurs to enchanting rainbows, and breathtaking seascapes to exhilarating safaris. Delightful playscapes and towering pinwheels complete the picture – the possibilities for epic summer snaps are endless. Create timeless stories with your loved ones and friends as you begin the ultimate summer escapade. So if Summer Fun is what you’re looking for, catch the Summer Squad in this video! Summer Fun until May 31! Create lasting memories with friends and family at SM Supermalls with their giant board games, summer […]...

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MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Tuesday called “futile” any attempts to make the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) turn against the Constitution and the current administration. Teodoro made the statement as Davao del Norte Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez urged the AFP to withdraw their support for Marcos peacefully. “The AFP is standing steadfast in upholding the Constitution under the leadership of the Commander in Chief President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.,” Teodoro said in a statement. “Any attempt to sway them away from this duty or to patronize them to support a partisan agenda is futile, particularly when […]...

Keep on reading: DND: Calls to withdraw support from Marcos are 'futile,' prosecution likely

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A transport group here reiterated its calls to scrap the government’s public transportation modernization program by staging protests in various areas in the city. The Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Opereytor Nationwide (PISTON) in Cebu organized protest rallies on Monday, April 15, urging the government to lift the April 30 deadline for the franchise consolidation of public utility vehicles (PUVs). While they did not join the nationwide strike against the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP), PISTON-Cebu took to the streets to support their counterparts in Metro Manila and to air our their concerns. […]...

Keep on reading: PISTON Cebu reiterates calls vs jeep modernization

OLONGAPO CITY — Policemen in Central Luzon remained on full alert amid the two-day nationwide transport strike, which began on Monday, April 15. In a statement, Brigadier General Jose Hidalgo Jr., director of Police Regional Office 3, said the full alert status would ensure the safety and security of commuters potentially affected by the transport strike. Several major transportation groups are protesting the government’s phased plan to replace public utility jeepneys (PUJs). According to Hidalgo, he had directed all unit commanders across the region to closely monitor areas where public transport drivers and operators might converge. READ: Transport strike cripples parts […]...

Keep on reading: Central Luzon cops on alert amid transport strike

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Committee on Agriculture in Cebu City plans to provide rice and water supply assistance to the farmers in the mountainous barangays affected by the El Niño. The City reported that at least 500 farmers are affected by the current condition of El Niño. City Councilor Jun Alcover, the chairman of the said committee, announced on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, that to be able to help the lives of the farmers affected by the drought, the city must provide them with the necessities, particularly the most crucial ones, which are rice and water. READ: Cebu City […]...

Keep on reading: Cebu City to provide rice, water supply to farmers affected by El Niño

Seoul, South Korea — South Korea on Tuesday marked the 10th anniversary of the country’s worst-ever maritime disaster, when hundreds of schoolchildren died after the overloaded Sewol ferry capsized and sank. The disaster and botched rescue efforts dealt a crushing blow to then-president Park Geun-hye, who was eventually impeached in 2017, and the tragedy remains divisive and politically sensitive in South Korea even now. READ: ‘It was hell’: 10 years after South Korea ferry disaster A Coast Guard vessel took some of the victims’ families to the site of the sinking early Tuesday for a special ceremony. At the site […]...

Keep on reading: South Korea mourns 10th anniversary of ferry disaster

It’s amazing to watch rockets launch into space, but most rarely think of the objects they discard in high altitudes.  The Earth is massive, so space junk usually drops into the ocean. However, there have been moments when space debris crashed into a populated area. READ: Space is full of junk, and nobody would clean it The one that collided with a Florida man’s home is one of the most recent examples. NASA confirmed it was from the International Space Station (ISS). More details on the NASA space junk On April 2, 2024, Ars Technica reported on the rare occurrence. […]...

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MANILA, Philippines — Some areas in Luzon may experience power interruptions on Tuesday due to low power supply to meet the demands, the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) said. According to Meralco, this comes after the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) placed the Luzon Grid under yellow and red alerts on April 16. READ: Luzon and Visayas grids placed under yellow, red alert Meralco said that the areas below may experience manual load dropping or rotational power interruption, which may last an hour: Between 2:01 p.m. – 3:01 p.m. Bulacan – Angat, Bustos, Malolos City, Norzagaray, Pandi, San Jose del […]...

Keep on reading: Meralco names areas to experience brownouts due to NGCP alert status

MANILA, Philippines — Both FEU’s Faida Bakanke and La Salle’s Noel Kampton delivered when it mattered the most to help put their teams firmly in the playoff picture of the UAAP Season 86 volleyball tournament. Bakanke led the Lady Tamaraws to a women’s Final Four return in two years while Kampton helped the Green Spikers remain in prime position for a spot in the men’s semifinals nearing the homestretch of the elimination round. Their efforts proved more than enough for their respective squads’ playoff bids, earning the Collegiate Press Corps’ UAAP Players of the Week for the period of April […]...

Keep on reading: UAAP: FEU's Bakanke, La Salle's Kampton rise at crucial time

NEW YORK — In Salman Rushdie’s first book since the 2022 stabbing that hospitalized him and left him blind in one eye, the author wastes no time reliving the day he thought might be his last. “At a quarter to eleven on August 12, 2022, on a sunny Friday morning in upstate New York, I was attacked and almost killed by a young man with a knife just after I came out on stage at the amphitheater in Chautauqua to talk about the importance of keeping writers safe from harm,” Rushdie writes in the opening paragraph of the memoir “Knife,” […]...

Keep on reading: Salman Rushdie's book 'Knife' is unflinching about his brutal stabbing

  Beijing, China—Beijing half marathon organizers said they are investigating a widely shared video online that appeared to show three African runners deliberately allowing China’s He Jie to win. Video clips of Sunday’s race showed the Kenyans Robert Keter and Willy Mnangat, Dejene Hailu of Ethiopia and home runner He approaching the finish. The three African runners can be seen pointing to the finish line and apparently waving He out in front, while appearing to slow down. READ MORE: Lee, Andrin rule Milo Marathon Cebu Leg’s half marathon Prince Joey Lee: Getting to know one of Cebu’s top runners He, […]...

Keep on reading: Beijing half marathon: Organizers to investigate Chinese runner's controversial win

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Councilor Pastor “Jun” Alcover continues to stand firm on the removal of Joelito Baclayon from his post as the head of the City Agriculture Department, calling him a ‘liar.’ Last April 11, Baclayon was interviewed by the Cebu City News where he questioned Alcover’s sources of the concerns. READ MORE: City Agriculture head asked to resign over alleged negligence, ‘palpak’ service Cebu City declares state of calamity in 28 mountain barangays due to el Niño Agriculture losses P1.75B due to El Niño “Kinsa man na mag-uumaha nga iyang gipang-ingon og gipaminaw? Mag-uuma pud nato […]...

Keep on reading: Alcover calls Baclayon, Cebu City Agriculture chief: A 'liar'

MANILA, Philippines — Protesters who participated in the two-day transport strike may be held liable for committing traffic violations, Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista said on Tuesday. According to Bautista, the Department of Transportation observed that the protest was only successful in causing traffic congestion for travelers and motorists. READ: This is not a successful transport strike–DOTr “Kung anuman ang ginawa nilang kasalanan ay re-review-hin ‘yan ng government agencies,” Bautista said at the sidelines of the Land Transportation Office’s founding anniversary. (Whatever infractions they committed will be reviewed by government agencies.) Bautista added that the protesters can assert their rights, but […]...

Keep on reading: DOTr mulls raps vs transport groups for traffic 'obstructions' during strike

Despite openly expressing his desire to return to “Eat Bulaga,” Anjo Yllana said he is no longer expecting for this to happen due to a policy among its executives that those who have resigned from the show no longer has the chance to go back again. In a recent interview with Ogie Diaz, the former host acknowledged the people who tend to criticize him every time he talked about returning to “Eat Bulaga,” saying that they are misinterpreting his statements.  “Syempre masaya ‘yung thought. Maisip mong babalik, diba? Ang dami na naman nagbash, ‘Wag, traydor ‘yan’ Pero sa totoo lang […]...

Keep on reading: Anjo Yllana gives up return to 'Eat Bulaga,' cites 'policy'

At the Venice Art Biennale this April 2024, Filipino artist Dino Gabito presents a new perspective on his famed shroud paintings   Every year, the waterways in Venice, Italy, become a maze of artistic expressions from around the world. The 2024 Venice Art Biennale is set to showcase work by several Filipino artists at the Palazzo Mora alongside fellow DF Art Agency artists under Derek Flores, in collaboration with the European Cultural Centre Italy.  The long-running “Personal Structures” project will feature the exhibit “Textures and Interstices,” an exploration of how artists in the Philippines grasp the complex social conditions in […]...

Keep on reading: Dino Gabito debuts new direction of ‘Shroud Series’ in Venice

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Monday that Iran’s unprecedented missile and drone attack on Israel two days ago was “legitimate”. World powers have urged restraint after Iran launched more than 300 drones and missiles at Israel late Saturday, although the Israeli military has said nearly all were intercepted. READ: Timeline: What key recent events led to Iran’s assault on Israel The leader of Muslim-majority Malaysia urged Israel “not to take any further retaliation that will aggravate tensions in the Middle East”. “The launching of the drones by Iran is a legitimate act following the […]...

Keep on reading: Malaysia's Anwar says Iran's attack on Israel 'legitimate'

Here’s a quick roundup of today’s top stories: PH, US eyeing inclusion of Japan in ‘Balikatan’ The Philippines and the United States are considering the expansion of their annual “Balikatan” (shoulder-to-shoulder) military exercises to include Japan following the historic trilateral meeting of the leaders of the three countries in Washington last week, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Monday. Marcos welcomed the idea of having Japanese troops participate in the Balikatan war games, carried out under the Mutual Defense Treaty between the Philippines and the United States. Many excuses from ex-Duterte execs on ‘gentleman’s agreement’, says Marcos President Ferdinand Marcos […]...

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Global leader in mobile technology, vivo, is excited to announce the imminent launch of its newest budget gaming smartphone, the Y03. The vivo Y03 is an addition to the entry-level Y Series lineup that is set to launch on April 30, 2024. It is engineered to deliver exceptional performance, especially in gaming. Here are key […]...

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