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Caparino rules inaugural Cebu Chess Hub’s open chess tourney

CEBU CITY, Philippines—- Junior woodpusher Diego Abraham Caparino emerged as the champion in the inaugural Cebu Chess Hub Open Chess Tournament last Sunday, February 25, at the Gmall of Cebu. The 16-year-old Caparino, a varsity player of the University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters, finished his campaign with 6.0 points. Caparino, who started as the 29th.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

P4M ‘shabu’ seized from 2 men in San Remegio

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines – About 500 grams of illegal drugs, worth around P4 million, were confiscated from an alleged high-value individual and his companion from San Remegio town in northern Cebu. Suspects Leo Montealto, 45, considered a high-value individual by authorities, and Ritchel Banga-Banga, 33, were arrested in Sitio Bungtod, Barangay Calambua during a raid.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Baltimore bridge accident: Freighter pilot called for tugboat help before plowing into bridge

BALTIMORE  — The pilot of the cargo freighter had radioed for tugboat help and reported a power loss minutes before the Baltimore bridge accident, federal safety officials said on Wednesday, citing audio from the ship’s “black box” data recorder. The head of the National Transportation Safety Board also said that Francis Scott Key Bridge, a.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

EXPLAINER: Why did the Baltimore bridge collapse and what is the death toll?

(Reuters) -Divers recovered the remains of two of the six missing workers more than a day after a cargo ship smashed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge. The bodies of two men were found in a red pickup truck submerged in the icy waters of the Patapsco River. Rescuers pulled two workers from the water.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

What’s Pi Day all about? Math, science, pies and more

Math enthusiasts around the world, from college kids to rocket scientists, celebrate Pi Day on Thursday, which is March 14 or 3/14 — the first three digits of an infinite number with many practical uses. Around the world many people will mark the day with a slice of pie — sweet, savory or even pizza......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Common immigration scams

Many people, both inside and outside the US, are desperate to achieve the “American dream,” which means a better life for themselves and their children.  Other people in the US have been out of status for many years, separated from their family back home and dream of the day they can be reunited once again in the US......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

Pilipinas Super League: San Pedro survives 1Munti; Binañ, San Juan coast to wins

San Pedro, formerly known as Kyusi, appeared to be reinvigorated right after moving its franchise......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 7th, 2024

Pagmumura ni Jasmine sa ‘Glimpse Of Forever’ pinalakpakan; Anne sumuporta

ISA sa mga pinakamagagandang pelikula na napanood namin ngayong 2024 ay ang “A Glimpse of Forever” ni Jasmine Curtis, Jerome Ponce at Diego Loyzaga. In fairness, maganda at kakaiba ang tema ng bagong obra ni Jason Paul Laxamana mula sa Viva Films. Isa itong romance-drama-sci-fi na siguradong pak na pak sa mga Gen Z at.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

Cloudy skies, isolated rain showers expected in many parts of PH today – Pagasa

MANILA, Philippines – Sunday’s weather forecast nationwide predicts cloudy skies, isolated rain showers, and possible thunderstorms. The conditions are influenced by the shear line, northwest monsoon, or “amihan,” particularly impacting the central and eastern parts of the Visayas and Mindanao. “Rain is expected in many parts pf the country due to the shear line or.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

MPBL: San Juan seizes solo lead; Batangas, Mindoro triumph

San Juan took the solo lead while Batangas stayed close in the 6th MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Season at the Batangas City Coliseum......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated News20 hr. 57 min. ago

BOC seizes scorpions, isopods bound for Mexico

The Bureau of Customs intercepted a parcel containing scorpions and isopods bound for Mexico at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport on Tuesday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

BOC seizes P56 million shabu from Thailand

The Bureau of Customs has confiscated 8.2 kilos of methamphetamine hydrochloride or shabu smuggled in balikbayan boxes sent from Thailand......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Israel seizes Rafah crossing as Gaza truce talks resume

Israel sent tanks into Rafah in southern Gaza, seizing the border crossing with Egypt Tuesday in an operation the United Nations said denied it access to the key humanitarian passage. The thrust into the eastern sector of Rafah, packed with displaced civilians, came as negotiators and mediators met in Cairo in another effort to forge a hostage release.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

BOC seizes Liberian-flagged vessel in Bohol Sea

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) said on Saturday that it apprehended a Liberian-flagged vessel in the Bohol Sea. According to the BOC, the ship, which was seized on Friday, had been drifting and loitering since the previous week. It was also bound for the port of Kinuura in Japan, the BOC added......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 4th, 2024

Customs seizes P18 billion smuggled goods in Q1

The Bureau of Customs confiscated P18 billion in smuggled goods in the first quarter as the entry of illegal items into the country remains a problem......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

BOC seizes P37 million ‘kush’ from Thailand

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has confiscated 30.952 kilos of “kush” or a type of high-grade marijuana with a street value of P37 million hidden inside six balikbayan boxes from Thailand......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 14th, 2024

BIR seizes P5.4 billion worth of illicit cigarettes

The trade of illicit cigarettes remains a problem with the Bureau of Internal Revenue unearthing P5.4-billion in tax liabilities from its latest operation......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

Canino continues teardown, seizes solo lead in national chess tilt

Unheralded Reulle Canino sustained her upset rampage as she brought down Woman FIDE Master Allaney Jia Doroy this time to snare the solo lead after the third round of the Philippine National Women’s Chess Championships......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 19th, 2024

Ababa seizes lead as Davao aces make move

Jhonnel Ababa charged to the top with a two-under 70 in another challenging day at the Apo course here yesterday, grabbing a one-stroke lead over Korean Gwon Minwook halfway through the 2024 ICTSI Apo Golf Classic......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

Samanodi seizes lead; Chan makes move

Kuresh Samanodi took control with a bogey-free 70 as erstwhile co-leader Ozeki Kakeru faltered with a 77 while local amateur standout Aidric Chan made a strong push for one of the 30 spots up for grabs in the Philippine Golf Tour Q-School here yesterday......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024