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Julia Barretto‘s upcoming series, “Secret Ingredient,” has just released its official trailer, with her character Maya showing determination to compete in a cooking competition to help pay off debts and her mother’s medical bills, while wanting to move up the career ladder. The official trailer, uploaded on a streaming platform’s YouTube channel on Monday, April 15, takes viewers on a delectable journey through Maya who wants to chase her dream of joining a high-stakes cooking competition. Maya is told by her boss Arif (Nicholas Saputra) that she doesn’t have what it takes to “compete at that level,” which ultimately led […]...

Keep on reading: Julia Barretto chases cooking contest dream in ‘Secret Ingredient’ trailer

As the digital landscape continues to evolve, staying connected has never been more ingrained in the lives of Filipinos. To make everyday life more convenient and accessible to most, Mercusys introduces a range of innovative networking solutions designed with the average Filipino user in mind.  From high-speed routers that cater to the demands of online gaming and streaming to portable devices known as mobile Wi-Fi hotspots, or simply MiFi, Mercusys ensures that every Filipino can find a product that suits their personal and financial preferences. The availability of Mercusys products through physical and online stores, like Lazada and Shopee, makes […]...

Keep on reading: Unlock the future of connectivity with Mercusys: 'Mabilis na, sulit pa!'

New York, United States — Donald Trump’s New York criminal trial opened Monday in a historic first for a US ex-president — and a seismic twist to an already explosive 2024 election where the Republican is seeking to defy multiple scandals and return to power. Trump has repeatedly described the hush money case as a sham. READ: ‘Good morning Mr Trump’: takeaways from the historic trial But reality set in for the 77-year-old, hard-right Republican as Judge Juan Merchan issued the routine warning for criminal defendants that he will have to attend proceedings in the gritty Manhattan courthouse daily — […]...

Keep on reading: Jury selection starts at Trump's landmark criminal trial in New York

Stress management is to maintain a healthy well-being and be able to identify what triggers the stress. As with everyone else, working single parents need to manage their stress, not just for their sake but also for their childrens. They need to juggle personal time with family time as well as working with parenting.  Here are the stress management tips that working parents can practice for: Allotting Time Within the limited time of 24 hours, single parents need to allocate their time, energy, and attention. Setting time for work, parenting, household chores, and personal self-care is to lessen the constraints […]...

Keep on reading: Stress Management for Working Single Parents

To eliminate cervical cancer in the country, Department of Health Secretary Teodoro “Ted” J. Herbosa says that the government needs to expand its immunization program to accommodate vaccination against the human papillomavirus (HPV) among all pre-puberty girls, which will entail a corresponding increase in budget. “I want all the girls—whether they are from private or public schools, middle income or poor—to be vaccinated…I will push this with DBM [Department of Budget and Management], to fund HPV vaccination at the pre-puberty stage [so we can achieve] 95% fully immunized child coverage,” Herbosa said in an interview at Kapihan sa Manila Bay.   […]...

Keep on reading: Herbosa to seek DBM assistance to upgrade HPV vaccination budget

Lima, Peru — Peruvian cook Isabel Santos prepares a salad with carrot peels and pea shells at a community kitchen in Lima; a disciple of a sustainable cuisine movement seeking to tackle hunger and food waste at the same time. With five other women, she works at making 150 tasty, vitamin-packed servings that include “the peels of potatoes, peas, carrots, leeks and ginger that we used to throw away,” the 76-year-old told AFP. READ: Ana Patricia Non: Her foodcart pushed back vs apathy Santos is a follower of the “Optimum Kitchen” concept of renowned Peruvian chef Palmiro Ocampo, who promotes […]...

Keep on reading: Waste not want not: Peruvian drive to feed more with less

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina — LaMelo Ball is once again contemplating wearing ankle braces if it means staying on the court. Ball has been limited to 58 games the past two seasons because of ankle issues and hasn’t played for the Charlotte Hornets since Jan. 26. The 2022 All-Star point guard knows that needs to change. “I’m going to see over the summer, try some stuff,” Ball said of the protective braces. He said if he can find something that feels good “we can go from there.” READ: Hornets shut down LaMelo Ball for rest of season Ball started wearing ankle […]...

Keep on reading: NBA: LaMelo Ball again considering braces due to ankle issues

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives would consider appeals for a congressional probe into the gentleman’s agreement between former president Rodrigo Duterte and China regarding the West Philippine Sea (WPS), Majority Leader Manuel Jose Dalipe said on Tuesday. Dalipe in a statement said that they will consider the request of Assistant Majority Leader and Zambales 1st District Rep. Jay Khonghun, who said over the weekend that the House should look into the deal due to concerns about its legality. The deal between Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping was to maintain the status quo over WPS, which means no […]...

Keep on reading: Dalipe: House to consider calls to probe Duterte-China 'gentleman’s deal'

XANADU Entertainment disclosed that its talent, Korean singer Park Bo-ram, did not die of suicide or homicide based on her autopsy results. The talent management company said this through a statement released on Monday, April 15, as per Korean media outlet Soompi. “An autopsy was performed this morning (April 15) to confirm the cause of death of the late artist Park Bo Ram. The autopsy showed no signs of homicide or suicide, and the exact results will be delivered to the bereaved family at a later date,” it read, with the company opting not to reveal the cause of death. […]...

Keep on reading: No signs of suicide, homicide in Park Bo-ram’s death—agency

OpenAI recently opened its first Asian office in Tokyo, Japan. This comes as TechCrunch said OpenAI, which sparked an artificial intelligence (AI) revolution worldwide with ChatGPT, must boost its presence in different countries to encourage more people to use the technology and localize its products and services in different languages to become more user-friendly. The AI firm opened its first international office in London, United Kingdom. The company may also launch a facility in the Philippines as the country keeps up with technology. OpenAI said in a statement it built its Japanese office as the first step of its Asian […]...

Keep on reading: OpenAI Japan officially opens

New York, United States — Donald Trump entered the history books on Monday, becoming the first former US president to stand trial on criminal charges. Here are key takeaways from the opening day of “The People of the State of New York vs Donald J. Trump,” in which he faces charges of falsifying business records to conceal “hush money” payments to a porn star at the height of the 2016 presidential election: The ‘courtroom’ campaign  Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential candidate for November, made it clear from the outset of the trial that he plans to exact maximum political leverage […]...

Keep on reading: 'Good morning Mr Trump': takeaways from the historic trial

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Two minors died in a vehicular accident between a motorcycle and a Ceres Bus in Sitio Looc, Barangay Poblacion, Argao town, around 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 16, 2023. The victims of the Argao accident were identified as a 12-year-old boy, a resident of Barangay Lamacan, driver of the motorcycle, and a 17-year-old girl, a resident of Barangay Sua, backrider of the motorcycle. Barangays Lamacan and Sua were both part of Argao town. READ MORE: Lapu-Lapu accident kills motorcycle rider Liloan accident: 11-year-old boy dies after getting run over by dump truck Viaduct accident in Cebu […]...

Keep on reading: Argao accident: Motorcycle crashes into bus, 2 minors dead

Countries have been urged to adopt renewable alternatives as the world becomes more aware of fossil fuels and their effects on climate. However, some still look to the past to power their nation’s future. The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace reported that the United States and Japan partnered to boost nuclear fusion development as Japan is reviving old nuclear power plants to cover its energy needs.  The Philippines is also undergoing similar developments as it gains more nuclear energy investments from the US. Nuclear power investments delights Marcos On April 12, the Philippine News Agency reported the progress of Washington-based […]...

Keep on reading: Philippine nuclear power foreign investment advances

SORSOGON CITY — Authorities seized more than P500,000 worth of suspected shabu (crystal meth) from a high value target in a buy-bust operation in Mobo town in Masbate province. Brigadier General Andre Perez Dizon, Bicol police chief, said in a report that the suspect, who was identified as James Bon Tariao, was nabbed at around 6:30 a.m. on Monday, April 15, at Barangay Marintoc of Mobo. Dizon said 84.95 grams of suspected shabu placed in seven plastic sachets, worth around P588,000, were confiscated from the operation. READ: Over P81,000 shabu seized from 4 suspects in alleged Masbate City drug den  The […]...

Keep on reading: Over P500,000 worth of illegal drugs seized in Masbate town

Sydney, Australia — Australian police on Tuesday said a brutal knife attack during a live-streamed church service was a religiously motivated “terrorist” act, as they urged calm from the angered local community. Two people were stabbed when a 16-year-old suspect rushed the dais at an Assyrian Christian church in western Sydney late Monday, slashing wildly at the bishop who was giving a sermon. The bishop was stabbed in the head and chest and taken to hospital. READ: Police probe killer’s targeting of women in Sydney mall attack The attacker was immediately subdued by outraged congregants and later taken into police […]...

Keep on reading: Sydney church stabbing called 'terrorist' act, teen detained

Bogotá, Colombia — A Colombian journalist investigating corruption was killed over the weekend in a city near the border with Venezuela, officials said Monday. The reporter, 54-year-old Jaime Vasquez, was shot in Cucuta in front of about a dozen witnesses, according to security videos released by local media. Prosecutors say the gunman fled on a motorbike. READ: Mexican journalist shot dead in car, motive unclear President Gustavo Petro said on X he had ordered an investigation into the murder of Vasquez, who had published allegations of irregular contracts and abuses of power in the city administration and received threats as […]...

Keep on reading: Journalist investigating corruption killed in Colombia

NEW ORLEANS — It’s been nearly five years since Pelicans fans packing a downtown block party erupted as New Orleans officially selected Zion Williamson first overall in the 2019 NBA Draft. On Tuesday night, Williamson is slated to play in a postseason game for the first time since he starred for Duke in the NCAA Tournament. It’ll be in the Western Conference play-in as No. 7 seed New Orleans hosts an eighth-seeded Los Angeles Lakers team featuring NBA all-time leading scorer LeBron James and the Pelicans’ 2012 first overall draft choice, Anthony Davis. READ: NBA Playoffs: The play-in arrives and […]...

Keep on reading: Zion Williamson finally set to suit up in NBA postseason

Multi-awarded actress Vilma Santos believes that her becoming one of the National Artists of the Philippines is a matter best left to fate, noting that not everyone has the same tastes or preference in the arts. During the screening and talkback of “Anak” on Monday, April 14, a timeless film for which even the Star for All Seasons herself is still being brought to tears after all the years, Santos expressed her gratitude to those who were petitioning her to be a National Artist, given her significant contribution to the film industry. “Doon sa mga nagsasabi na (to those who […]...

Keep on reading: Vilma Santos on being National Artist: 'If it's meant to be'

BACOLOD CITY — Four bishops from different Christian denominations in Negros have called for a permanent ceasefire in Palestine. The One Negros Ecumenical Council (ONE-C), composed of bishops from the Roman Catholic Church, Iglesia Filipina Independiente (IFI), and the United Church of Christ of the Philippines (UCCP), has released a solidarity message on Friday, April 12, saying they stand together with those suffering in Palestine. Palestine, an area of the eastern Mediterranean region, comprises parts of modern Israel along with the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. The four bishops said Gaza remained under siege and the principle of proportionality […]...

Keep on reading: 4 Negros bishops join int’l call for ceasefire in Palestine

CEBU CITY — It was his first day as acting general manager of Metro Cebu Water District (MCWD) that has been rocked by leadership dispute. But lawyer John Dx Lapid found himself barred from entering his office in the morning of April 15 as lockdown was imposed in MCWD by its chair, Jose Daluz III and Edgar Donoso, who had been suspended by the Local Water Utilities Administration’s (LWUA). Lapid, head of the MCWD Customer Care Division, was installed by the MCWD Interim Board of Directors last April 12, as the acting general manager for 90 days after the suspension […]...

Keep on reading: Acting Cebu water board director denied entry amid power row