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South Africa’s coalition talks set to start after ANC loses majority
From the official announcement of results expected on Sunday evening, political parties will have two weeks to work out a deal before a new parliament sits to choose a president, who would likely still emerge from the ANC as the biggest party.....»»
Carlo Paalam punches a ticket for Paris Olympics
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Carlo Paalam accomplished his difficult mission to qualify for the Paris Olympics in an empathic unanimous decision win over Indian Sachin Siwach in the men’s 57kg division semifinals of the 2024 Boxing 2nd World Qualification Tournament in Bangkok, Thailand on Saturday evening, June 1. Paalam, a silver medalist in the 2022.....»»
Cebu’s Rodex Piala loses to Kenji Fujita in Japan debut
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano boxer Rodex “The Tank” Piala fell short of winning the World Boxing Organization (WBO) Asia Pacific featherweight title in his first fight in Tokyo, Japan, on Saturday evening, June 1. He lost to the defending champion Kenji Fujita by unanimous decision in their 12-rounder showdown. Japanese judge Kazutoshi Yoshida scored.....»»
Lions beat Panthers in BBC Season 15 opening night
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Lions eked out a hard-fought 74-70 win against the defending champions—Panthers as the Badboyz Basketball Club (BBC) Season 15 kicked off on Saturday evening, June 1, at the Alta Vista Golf and Country Club gymnasium. Matt Ravina poured a game-high of 29 points with five assists, three steals, and two rebounds.....»»
Carlo Paalam advances to medal round of Olympic qualifiers
CEBU CITY, Philippines– Carlo Paalam pulled himself closer to earning a spot to the Paris Games after advancing to the medal round of the ongoing 2nd World Boxing Qualification Tournament in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday evening, May 31. Paalam, the Tokyo Olympics silver medalist outclassed Jose Luis de lo Santos of the Dominican Republic for.....»»
Paalam beats Armenian, moves closer for Olympics ticket
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Filipino Olympic hopeful and 2021 Tokyo Olympics silver medalist Carlo Paalam pulled himself closer to earning a ticket to the Paris Olympics after winning in the ongoing 2024 Boxing 2nd World Qualification Tournament in Bangkok, Thailand, on Thursday evening, May 30. Paalam, who is the remaining Filipino vying for an Olympic.....»»
SM Supermalls holds its first-ever Pride Run
When was the last time you joined a run where the winners would strut down a catwalk during the evening’s awarding ceremony? A run where rainbow confetti and drummers would herald the start of the early morning run? Or a run where there’s also a Best in Costume prize? That kind of fun during an official run is all happening this Pride Month!.....»»
Woman with P34.6 million ‘shabu’ nabbed in Lapu-Lapu drug bust
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu- A 27-year-old woman was nabbed with P34.6 million shabu in a buy-bust operation in Sitio Mustang, Barangay Pusok, Lapu-Lapu City on Wednesday evening, May 29, 2024. The operation was initiated by the City Intelligence Unit (CIU) and City Drug Enforcement Unit (CDEU) of the Lapu-Lapu City Police Office (LCPO). The suspect was.....»»
Police hunt suspects who killed 4 farmers in South Cotabato
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews / 28 May)—Police authorities are hot on the trail of those behind the killing of four farmers and wounding of another in Tantangan town, South Cotabato, on Sunday evening. This after Lita Yuarata, the mother of one of those killed, told police that her son Jerry could be the main target […].....»»
‘I was just following instructions,’ says young singer who replaced Eva Darren at FAMAS fiasco
Sheena Palad says was asked by a FAMAS staff to present the award only that evening, adding that she did not know it was veteran actress Eva Darren who was originally supposed to be the presenter.....»»
E-bike driver nabbed for allegedly molesting 14-year-old boy
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu- A 35-year-old e-bike driver was nabbed for allegedly molesting a 14-year-old boy in Sitio Holy Spirit, Brgy. Inayawan, Cebu City, on Sunday evening, May 26. The suspect, Arman (not his real name) is a resident of the same place. His alleged victim on the other hand, is a Grade 8 student and.....»»
Toledo Trojans place second anew in PCAP grand finals
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Toledo Xignex Trojans put on a valiant effort despite falling short in their bid to win their first Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) title. The Trojans bowed down to the Manila Load Manna Knights in their much-awaited PCAP All-Filipino Conference grand finals showdown on Saturday evening, May 25,.....»»
PFL: Cebu FC beats UCFC, remains unbeaten at home
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Football Club (CFC) Gentle Giants climbed to the third spot in the Philippines Football League (PFL) standings after defending their turf against the visiting United City FC, 2-1, on Saturday evening. The Gentle Giants remained undefeated at home by winning all of their four matches since April. It was.....»»
Aghon landfall over Ticao Island seen, may intensify into typhoon — PAGASA
Tropical Depression Aghon may possibly landfall over Ticao Island this Saturday evening, this as PAGASA forecasts the cyclone to intensify into typhoon category within three days......»»
CVFA rips ZANDIFA, cements Group B lead in PFF U19 Nat’l C’ships
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Central Visayas Football Association (CVFA) is pulling away in the Group B standings after routing the Zamboanga del Norte-Dipolog Football Association (ZANDIFA), 6-1, in the ongoing Philippine Football Federation (PFF) U19 Boys National Championships at the Dynamic Herb-Borromeo Sports Complex, on Thursday evening, May 23. The win cemented CVFA’s hold.....»»
Cops seize illegal drugs from 16-year-old boy in Cebu City
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City police seized illegal drugs from a 16-year-old boy during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Ermita, Cebu City on Wednesday evening, May 22. The minor, who was the subject of the buy-bust operation, was reportedly caught in possession of suspected illegal drugs. According to Police Lieutenant Colonel Janette Rafter, Deputy.....»»
Two men electrocuted while installing signages in Mandaue City
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Two signage installers were rushed to the hospital on Tuesday evening, May 21, 2024, after being electrocuted and falling while setting up advertisement signs for a school at a building in Barangay Tipolo, Mandaue City, Cebu. The injured victims were identified as 40-year-old Elesio Lagaras, married, and 33-year-old Anton Parawan Nudalo......»»
Earthquake ‘swarm’ near Naples, Italy rattles residents
Authorities evacuated 39 families near the Italian city of Naples and schools were closed on Tuesday after a wave of tremors of a strength not seen for decades sparked panic but no injuries. One 4.4-magnitude quake was registered shortly after 8:00 pm (1800 GMT) on Monday evening at a depth of 2.5 kilometres (1.6 miles), according to.....»»
George Town, Penang: A feast for the eyes and soul
GEORGE TOWN, Malaysia – From up above, Penang Island in Malaysia looked like what most modern metropolises do, with its skyscrapers illuminating the evening sky, and cars zooming along its expressways. But as we finally made our way to George Town, and night became day, it was, to borrow one of Disney’s iconic tracks, a.....»»
Toledo Trojans cruise to PCAP southern division finals
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Toledo Xignex Trojans exacted revenge against their fierce rival, Davao Chess Eagles, in the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) All-Filipino Conference on Saturday evening, May 18. There was no fitting way to avenge the Trojans’ losses against the Eagles than in the extremely crucial semifinals last Saturday. To.....»»