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Alcoy accident: Motorcycle crashes into barrier; retired seafarer dead, wife hurt
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A retired seafarer lost his life while his wife got injured when their motorcycle bumped into a concrete road barrier in Barangay Guiwang, Alcoy, Cebu at around 5:43 p.m. on Monday, March 4, 2024. The victims were identified as Tertuliano Bergantin, 66, a former seafarer, and his wife Nimfa Bergantin, 60,.....»»
Russian opposition leader Navalny is dead, says prison service
(1st UPDATE) The Federal Penitentiary Service of the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous District says Alexei Navalny 'felt unwell' after a walk on Friday, and 'almost immediately lost consciousness'.....»»
Cebu Province declares state of calamity due to El Niño
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu Provincial Government has declared the entire province under a state of calamity. This decision follows the submission of initial reports to the provincial government, detailing the damage and losses to crops and livestock in several areas of the province caused by the ongoing drought from the El Niño phenomenon.....»»
Climate change made April heat in Asia hotter, more likely — scientists
Exceptionally hot weather across Asia triggered health warnings, forced thousands of schools to close down, killed hundreds of people, and damaged crops......»»
Shock loss to Lady Tams fired up Lady Bulldogs, says NU coach
The surprising three-set loss against the Far Eastern University Lady Tamaraws in the UAAP women's volleball Final Four served as a wake-up call for the National University Lady Bulldogs, head coach Norman Miguel said......»»
Philippines won’t use water cannons, invites China to talks
The Philippines has no plans of “attacking anyone with water cannons or any other offensive,” President Marcos said yesterday in the wake of the most serious act yet by the Chinese against Filipino vessels in Philippine waters......»»
Schools close and crops wither as historic heatwave hits south-east Asia - Extreme heat
Governments across region grappling for response as temperatures soar to unseasonable highs Thousands of schools in the Philippines have stopped in-person classes due to unbearable heat. In Indonesia, prolonged dry weather has caused rice prices to soar. In Thailands waters, temperatures are so high that scientists fear coral could be destroyed. A historic heatwave is being experienced across south-east Asia, according to.....»»
DA: Agri damage due to El Niño nears P6B
MANILA, Philippines — The ongoing El Niño drought is still causing serious damage to crops and animals nationwide, with losses now exceeding a third of what the Department of Agriculture (DA) reported just a week ago. As of April 30, the DA stated that the extreme heat and lack of rain had caused agricultural damage amounting.....»»
No revamp, says DA chief amid NFA, BFAR cases
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Sunday ruled out a major revamp in various agencies under the Department of Agriculture (DA), in the wake of the Office of the Ombudsman’s orders against the heads of the National Food Authority (NFA) and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)......»»
EDITORIAL — Banning GMOs
Agricultural scientists have been genetically engineering plants for decades, to increase yield, make crops resistant to certain pests or boost certain desirable characteristics. In the 1960s, the International Rice Research Institute or IRRI produced IR8, dubbed “miracle rice” because its high yield was credited for fighting famine in many countries......»»
China threatens US with response in wake of missile deployment in Philippines
Beijing has accused Washington of undermining peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region Beijing has condemned Washington's deployment of intermediate-range missiles in the Asia-Pacific region and will take all effective measures to prevent the US from "messing up" the South China Sea, Chinese Defense Min.....»»
Asian star Lay Zhang releases latest single Psychic
In the wake of the global success of "Run Back to You" with Lauv, Asian star Lay Zhang is set to captivate the music world once again with his latest single "Psychic.”.....»»
Measles, pertussis outbreaks stress need for improved vaccination — UNICEF
The ongoing measles and pertussis outbreaks serve as a "wake-up call" for the Philippines to improve its vaccination program, the United Nations Children's Fund said......»»
WATCH: Farmers in upland Cebu City give tomatoes for free as plants wilt
CEBU CITY, Philippines – More than 15,000 kilograms of tomatoes from the upland barangays here will not make it to the markets in Metro Cebu. As the drought continue to devastate farmers and crops in the mountains of Cebu City, farmers in Brgy. Sudlon 2 decided to give the tomatoes for free. According to.....»»
Feet of Klay
Golden State is out of the NBA playoffs and major personnel changes are expected in the wake of the unceremonious exit......»»
Losing slump fires up Hotshots – Sangalang
The two-game losing streak of Magnolia came as a wake-up call, center Ian Sangalang said, as they finally bagged a win once again on Wednesday against the NorthPort Batang Pier......»»
2,000 Cebu farmers benefit from NIA’s irrigation system
An areal view of farmers tending their crops. | Photo from NIA-7 CEBU CITY, Philippines — Thousands of Cebu farmers benefitted from existing irrigation systems of the NIA or National Irrigation Administration the agency’s regional office said. Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama recently declared a “state of calamity” in some mountain barangays in the city.....»»
Philippines lodges strong protest with China over water cannon attack in disputed South China Sea
Manila [Philippines], March 25 (ANI): In the wake of accusation by the Philippines that the Chinese Coast Guard wounded three of its soldiers during a water cannon attack in the disputed South China Sea, Manila on Monday summoned Beijing's envoy to lodge its strong protest, Al Jazeera reported. The Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs, in a statement said that Manila conveyed its "strong protest against the aggressiv.....»»
Philippines lodges strong protest with China over water cannon attack in disputed South China Sea
Manila [Philippines], March 25 (ANI): In the wake of accusation by the Philippines that the Chinese Coast Guard wounded three of its soldiers during a water cannon attack in the disputed South China Sea, Manila on Monday summoned Beijing's envoy to lodge its strong protest, Al Jazeera reported. The Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs, in a statement said that Manila conveyed its "strong protest against the aggressiv.....»»
Gwen gusto pa ring makita si Jaclyn
HATAWANni Ed de Leon NAALALA namin noong araw may pelikulang ang title, Nagalit ang Patay sa Haba ng Lamay. Hindi na namin matandaang gaano, dahil bata pa kami noon basta iyon ay isang comedy picture. Nabanggit lang namin dahil hindi nasunod ang brief and simple wake na ambisyon ng pamilya ni Jaclyn Jose humaba rin ng ilang araw ….....»»