When Mother Nature is still king
As a year’s worth of rain lets loose in Dubai, flash floods caused roads to turn into rivers and gushing waters overwhelmed many homes and businesses in just 24 hours......»»
Red tape spoils tourism in world-famous sandbar
A world-renowned sandbar draws tourists to Cagbalete Island year-round. But a signboard dismayed them this summer. “.....»»
Girl, 13, BARMM exec slain in shooting
A 13-year-old girl and an official of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao were gunned down in Agoncillo, Batangas and Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte, respectively, on Wednesday......»»
San Juan to honor fire volunteer
The city council of San Juan is finalizing a resolution honoring the “ultimate sacrifice” of 25-year-old fire volunteer Chasper Kennet Oliver, who died while responding to a fire that struck Barangay Batis on Tuesday......»»
Philippines, New Zealand to sign VFA this year
The Philippines and New Zealand yesterday agreed to enhance military and economic ties, committing to finish a visiting forces pact, elevate their relationship to a comprehensive partnership and boost two-way trade......»»
Female cadet who sold siopao tops PNPA Class 2024
A woman who used to work at a photocopy center and sell siopao in school to fund her college education emerged as topnotcher of this year’s Philippine National Police Academy graduating class......»»
Marcos orders grace period for e-trike penalties
President Marcos yesterday suspended for one month the imposition of penalties on e-bikes, e-trikes and other vehicles barred from traversing national roads, citing the need to give drivers more time to adjust to the new policy......»»
Russia responds to new US missile deployment in Asia
The deployment of American intermediate-range missiles in the Philippines is another blow to global stability, Russian Ambassador to Washington Anatoly Antonov has saidUS deployment of intermediate-range missiles in the Philippines is another step by Washington towards escalating military confrontation in the Asia-Pacific, Russian ambassador to Washington Anatoly Antonov has said.Last wee.....»»
Dingdong Dantes, Alden Richards inject new energy, ideas into 50-year-old MOWELFUND
The presence of Dingdong Dantes and Alden Richards as new board members has injected new life and energy into the 50-year-old Movie Workers Welfare Foundation, Inc......»»
Stage set for IP Games
The Philippine Sports Commission and the Municipality of Salcedo in Ilocos Sur expressed their 100-percent readiness for the inaugural leg of the Indigenous People’s Games this year......»»
Female BARMM social services agency official dies in ambush
Gunmen killed a 26-year-old female official of a provincial office of the Bangsamoro social services ministry in an ambush in Barangay Semba in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte on Wednesday afternoon......»»
Alliance Global Posts Record-Breaking P30-B Net Income in 2023
Alliance Global Group, Inc. (AGI), the holding company of tycoon Dr. Andrew L. Tan, achieved a record-breaking net income of P30.3 billion, up 20% year-on-year despite higher inflation, which pushed overall costs and expenses up during the period. Attributable net profit stood at a new high of P19.6 billion, reflecting a 21% increase from the […].....»»
Spotify Set to Release High-Fidelity Audio Feature
Music streaming giant Spotify is poised to introduce a new premium tier dubbed Music Pro, offering high-fidelity audio to audiophiles subscribed to the music and podcast streaming platform. This comes after a leak was published by The Verge, confirming the streaming giant’s plans after years of speculation. Music Pro promises to deliver a significant boost […].....»»
Man nabbed for burning clothes and causing panic in Cebu City
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A 24-year-old man was nabbed for burning his belongings at his aunt’s house and causing panic among his neighbors in Purok 3 Upper, Barangay Kamputhaw, Cebu City early Thursday morning, April 18. The man cited mental and emotional distress for his actions. Despite not causing physical harm, the accused was arrested.....»»
Nigerian student caught selling neighbor’s stolen gadgets in Cebu City
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A Nigerian national, who is studying at one of the universities in Cebu City, was caught on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in the act of selling over P100,000 worth of gadgets that he allegedly stole from his neighbor in Barangay Sambag 2. The arrested person was identified as 23-year-old Chidera Nwike,.....»»
Duterte, PDP-Laban senators to visit Cebu City on April 19
CEBU CITY, Philippines — As the 2025 midterm elections draw near, candidates are now gearing up for strategic moves, especially considering that the filing of Certificates of Candidacy is in October this year. Former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, alongside senators from Partido Demokratiko Pilipino–Lakas ng Bayan (PDP Laban), is set to visit Cebu City this.....»»
People’s Pushback in 2023
The year 2023 affirmed the significance of enjoining the people to voice out their demands and aspirations while battling the social evils that continue to plague the nation. The post People’s Pushback in 2023 appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Philippines rescuers find girl alive 60 hours after landslide - Philippines
Three-year-old has given fresh hope of finding more survivors in a gold-mining village where death toll has climbed to 27 The rescue of a child nearly 60 hours after a landslide hit a gold-mining village in the southern Philippines has been hailed as a miracle after searchers had given up hope of finding more survivors. The girl, who the Philippine Red Cross said was three years old, had been among scores of people missin.....»»
Choco, Creamline clash in keenly awaited tiff
Choco Mucho and Creamline, unquestionably the most popular volleyball teams in the land today, face off for the first time this year with one ey.....»»
In photos: Alden Richards, Kathryn Bernardo s sweet moments in Casa Bernardo
Friends and family attended the house blessing of actress Kathryn Bernardo and her family's new home last week......»»