77 cases of heat-related illness – DOH
As high heat indices continue to affect different areas in the country, the Department of Health reported 77 cases of heat-related illness this year......»»
Subic plays host to Asia Triathlon Cup
All roads lead to this premier freeport as the world’s top triathletes compete at the 2024 Asia Triathlon Cup in Subic Bay today and tomorrow......»»
Dangerous heat index expected in 30 areas nationwide, including NCR
State weather bureau PAGASA reported that the heat index in 30 areas across the country, including parts of Metro Manila, is expected to soar to dangerous levels on Saturday......»»
PDRRMO-DavOr continues to monitor calamity-prone areas despite El Niño
DESPITE the peak of the El Niño phenomenon, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) of Davao Oriental vowed to continue monitoring calamity-prone areas in their jurisdiction......»»
Philippines summons Chinese envoy over South China Sea water cannon attack
New Delhi [India], May 3 (ANI): The Delhi High Court has viewed that there is an urgent need to rehabilitate and relocate the Ghazipur Dairy and Bhalswa Dairy, as they are situated adjacent to the Sanitary Landfill Sites ('SLFS'). The court said that the dairies should be moved to areas where proper sewage, drainage, biogas plants, ample open space for the cattle to move around, and sufficient grazing areas are available......»»
Megaworld’s Mactan Expo Center Set to be Completed in 2025, Ready for Big International Summits
Taking pride as the country’s largest hotel developer and operator today, property giant Megaworld has started the construction of the P1.5-billion Mactan Expo Center, which is scheduled for completion by next year. This modern state-of-the-art convention facility, which has a seating capacity of almost 3,000 for theater-style set-up, will be Cebu’s first and only standalone […].....»»
Daily Gospel, May 3
This is the Daily Gospel for today, May 3, 2024, which is the Feast of Saints Philip and James, apostles. READ MORE: Daily Gospel, May 2 Daily Gospel, May 1 Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John 14, 6-14. Jesus said to him, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No.....»»
‘Leave Scarborough Shoal,’ PH tells China in latest protest
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines on Thursday urged China to leave Scarborough Shoal (Bajo de Masinloc) and nearby areas right away, following a water cannon attack by the Chinese coast guard on two Philippine government ships conducting a humanitarian mission there. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) expressed this protest directly to Chinese Embassy Deputy.....»»
EDITORIAL - Threats to press freedom
The country marks World Press Freedom Day today as the manhunt continues for former corrections chief Gerald Bantag, who is wanted for the murder of broadcaster Percival Mabasa or Percy Lapid......»»
Problem areas
You will hear of wars and threats of wars, but don’t panic......»»
More millennials enroll in agri courses – Tesda
THE Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) assured that the central agency will prioritize the abundant agricultural sector in the Davao Region as it has one of the biggest areas of agriculture in the country with a growing number of the agency’s beneficiaries enrolled in their technical vocational agri-related programs......»»
Petro, Choco out to arrange title showdown
cand Choco Mucho try to arrange an interesting title showdown when the semifinals of the PVL All-Filipino Conference resumes today at the PhilSports Arena......»»
San Beda, CEU eye 2nd finals slot
Marinerong Pilipino-San Beda and Centro Escolar U battle in a win-or-go-home Game 3 today at the Ynares Sports Arena for the right to challenge reigning champion EcoOil-La Salle in the PBA D-League Aspirants’ Cup finals next week......»»
Schoolchildren in flooded area receive school supplies from DAR
About 135 schoolchildren from Lope de Vega, Northern Samar receive school supplies from the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR)......»»
EDITORIAL – Improving the plight of workers
The government is not expected to announce a nationwide wage increase as Labor Day is marked today. A populist initiative in the Senate to legislate a hefty wage increase nationwide has failed to gain traction at the House of Representatives, amid calls from all business groups to leave wage-setting to the regional tripartite wages and productivity boards – the mechanism provided by law......»»
Tropa seek outright Last Eight berth
TNT aims to play its cards right against also-ran Converge to gain passage to the PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals today at the PhilSports Arena......»»
Northern Luzon areas adopt 4-day work week due to heat
The city of Cauayan in Isabela and the municipality of Santa in Ilocos Sur have adopted a four-day work week scheme due to extreme heat......»»
La Salle, CEU eye clincher
Reigning champion EcoOil-La Salle and surprise contender Centro Escolar University go for the kill versus Go Torakku-St. Clare and Marinerong Pilipino-San Beda, respectively, in Game 2 of the PBA D-League Aspirants’ Cup semifinals today at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig......»»
Touch Rugby teams grace Forum
The three Philippine teams vying in the 2024 Touch World Cup in Nottingham, England swill be represented in the PSA Forum today at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex......»»
Creamline fearsome underdog
For the first time in a long while, the Creamline Cool Smashers, the Premier Volleyball League’s dynastic champions, will come in as the underdogs entering the All-Filipino Conference semifinals today at the PhilSports Arena......»»