BCDA, MIAA still negotiating for NAIA Terminal 3 property
State-run Bases Conversion and Development Authority said it is still negotiating with the Manila International Airport Authority on whether the latter will lease or buy the property where the current NAIA Terminal 3 facilities and runway are located......»»
Australian Open: Djokovic says ‘fire still burning’
Novak Djokovic said the fire “is still burning” after outclassing Adrian Mannarino to reach the quarter-finals of the Australian Open and stay on track for a record 25th Grand Slam title. The Serbian on Sunday ran rings around his French opponent on Rod Laver Arena, winning 6-0, 6-0, 6-3 to underline his status as red-hot.....»»
Biden and Netanyahu have finally talked, but their visions still clash for ending Israel-Hamas war
Biden and Netanyahu have finally talked, but their visions still clash for ending Israel-Hamas war.....»»
95 areas in Davao Region still grapple with flooding
Ninety-five areas in the Davao Region continue to grapple with flooding, as reported by the Office of Civil Defense-Davao Region (OCD-Davao). Davao del Norte has the highest number of flooded areas, with 64 barangays affected, followed by Davao Oriental with 22, and Davao de Oro with nine. The region has also experienced over 50 landslides, with Davao de Oro leading with 44 incidents and eight in Davao Oriental. Tragically, a significant landslide in Monkayo, Davao de Oro resulted in nine confirmed deaths, one critical injury, and four individuals still under search and rescue operations. Davao City also recorded casualties due to heavy rains. The adverse weather conditions have affected thousands of individuals and displaced over 4,000 families in evacuation centers. The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Davao Region (DSWD-Davao) has provided assistance to the affected families. The heavy rainfall is attributed to a weather system known as a shear line, causing widespread impact in the Visayas and Mindanao areas......»»
Pops on fans still hoping for her to get back with Martin Nievera
Pops Fernandez is aware that there are still fans hoping for her and ex-husband Martin Nievera to get back together even after 29 years of being separated......»»
Celebrate Father’s Day with the elderly: ‘Home for the aged’ centers you can visit in Cebu
CONSOLACION, Cebu– As Father’s Day approaches, families everywhere prepare to honor their “first” heroes with heartfelt tributes, special gatherings, and cherished moments of gratitude. However, some families face the day with bittersweet emotions, remembering fathers who have passed away or those who have long been absent from their lives. For those who still feel that.....»»
Zamboanga water supply still not stable despite rains
ZAMBOANGA CITY (MindaNews / 6 June)—Despite the intermittent rains the past few days after a long drought, the water supply from the Pasonanca Water Treatment Plant here is “not yet stable,” contributing to the shortage of almost 29 million liters per day (MLD) for the city’s needs, according to the Zamboanga City Water District (ZCWD). […].....»»
IN MEMORIAM: El Amado de Dios
(Homily deliverd by Fr. Edilberto Cepe, Provincial Superior of the Redemptorists, at the wake for Fr. Amado L. Picardal, on 5 June 2024 at the Redemptorist Church in Cebu City) El Amado, the Beloved. That was the proposed title of Picx’s autobiography or memoirs. I remember that I was still his student when I read […].....»»
Pamilacan Island in Bohol: Why one should visit this nature’s gem
(Note: This is a first-hand travel experience by the author.) Who would have thought I could become so mesmerized and attached to an island that I wouldn’t want to leave? Pamilacan Island in Bohol is one of those rare places where time seems to stand still and invite you to linger for just a few.....»»
QS world rankings: UP still Philippine’s top university
Five Philippine universities, led by the University of the Philippines, landed in this year’s world university rankings released by education information provider Quacquarelli Symonds......»»
Arbole posts 2 eagles to gain share of lead with Lascuña
Art Arbole produced an exceptional performance by carding a 66, catching Tony Lascuña at the helm of the ICTSI Lakewood Championship and setting the stage for a showdown between a player still seeking his first Tour win and an ace whose victories match his age of 53......»»
Most sidewalk vendors near Davao’s Bankerohan market still to relocate
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 1 June) — Sidewalk vendors who have been encroaching near the Bankerohan Public Market for over two decades were supposed to start transferring inside the market itself and some other relocation sites nearby on Saturday. However, as observed by MindaNews, only one vendor so far has occupied the “talipapa” on the […].....»»
Security tight in China and Hong Kong on Tiananmen crackdown anniversary
Decades after the military crackdown, rights activists say the demonstrators' original goals – including a free press and freedom of speech – remain distant, and June 4 is still a taboo topic in China.....»»
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.....»»
Meet the first Filipino American judge in the US
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mel “Red” Recana, the first-ever Filipino American judge in the United States, has been serving in the California judiciary for 40 years. It all still seems surreal for Recana, given his humble beginnings in the Philippines. In an interview with ABC7, he said his family was poor and his father, a town police.....»»
Overworked, underpaid workers: The push and pull of achieving liveable wages
Time is ticking for lawmakers to decide on whether or not they will grant an across-the-board increase for minimum wage earners. In the meantime, workers endure overtime hours for salaries that still aren’t enough......»»
The season of Defying Gravity is coming
We still have six months to go until Christmas......»»
Marawi residents say amount of compensation not enough to rebuild properties
MARAWI CITY (MindaNews / 24 May) – Acmad, 45, was given a job to guard a ruined three-story building in downtown Marawi city and four years later he is still there keeping a watchful eye. Acmad shares with his family a small dilapidated room with a gaping hole on its walls, a reminder of the […].....»»
BARMM voters reminded: Chief Minister is elected by Members of Parliament
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 26 May) – Information awareness on the historic Bangsamoro Parliament election in May 2025 needs to be heightened as voters still have no clear idea on how to select the Chief Minister, an election watchdog official said on Sunday. Lawyer Ona Caritos, executive director of the Legal Network for Truthful Elections […].....»»
The sounds of summer 2024
For a few weeks last April, it really felt like a real summer season was upon us. It was hot, hot, hot. Unfortunately, though, the kids were still in school and sweltering under some of the hottest days ever recorded in Philippine history. So it did not really feel like it was “summer” for them......»»