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Comelec tightens rules on substitutions
The Comelec will set a shorter window for the withdrawal and substitution of candidates in the 2025 elections, spotlighting the apparent abuse of the practice in recent years by parties that intentionally field placeholder candidates to make strategic last-minute substitutions. .....»»
Cha-cha plebiscite during mid-year elections: No media question on Comelec s apparent uncertainty
BOTH LEGISLATIVE chambers are on the forefront of ongoing charter change discussions. Legislators have repeatedly said that amendments will be limited to economic measures in the 1987 Constitution.Meanwhile, the Commission on Elections (Com.....»»
Public urged to demand transparency from ‘kalye surveys’
Faculty members of the University of the Philippines School of Statistics have warned against the apparent proliferation of surveys carried out with dubious methods, cautioning the public to be critical of social media personalities “doing their own brand of research.”.....»»
Apex Mining must be held accountable, says Lumad group
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 13 February)—An indigenous group has condemned Apex Mining Company for their apparent neglect of their workers and demanded that the firm be held accountable for the casualties during the February 6 landslide in Masara. “Why did Apex Mining company continue its 24-hour mining operations, using three shifts of workers, during the […].....»»
Campaign of disunity must be nipped in the bud
The Marcos-Duterte UniTeam has disintegrated. It was flimsy in the first place, never founded on creed or principles but on political interest. Both camps collide in practically all facets of governance, and nowhere is this more apparent than in foreign policy, particularly on our relations with China and America......»»
Bishop approved by Pope Francis ordained in China in apparent thaw in relations
The Vatican says Reverend Taddeo Wang Yuessheng was ordained as bishop the Pope 'in the framework' of a landmark 2018 accord between Beijing and the Vatican on the naming of bishops.....»»
Shooting: Angry man shoots debt collector in San Fernando
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A furious 76-year-old man from San Fernando town, southern Cebu shot the lady collector of his lending business for neglecting her job. The man whom witnesses said was angered by the apparent negligence of his collector who was seen engaging in a drinking spree, also attempted to kill himself on Monday.....»»
Stray cat critical after head struck by arrow
A STRAY cat in Davao City sustained a "life-threatening" injury after its head was struck by an arrow......»»
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico fighting for life after assassination attempt
Banska Bystrica, Slovakia– Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico fought for his life in hospital Wednesday after being shot multiple times in what the government called a “political assault”. Surgeons spent hours battling to save the 59-year-old populist leader after the attack, which has been condemned around the world. Deputy Prime Minister Tomas Taraba told the BBC.....»»
Mitchell makes MPBL splash
Fil-Am guard DJ Mitchell was supposed to be a one-and-done player with La Salle in the UAAP last season but a back injury prevented what would’ve been a highlight of his basketball career as the Archers won the crown. Mitchell, 24, returned to the US for medical treatment and after eight months, came back here only to find out he wouldn’t be eligible for the UAAP because of age......»»
Man electrocuted while painting hotel facade in Lapu-Lapu City
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — A 45-year-old man sustained an injury after he was electrocuted while painting the top facade of a hotel in Sitio Mustang, Baranngay Pusok in Lapu-Lapu City, on Monday morning, April 22, 2024. The victim was identified as Edward Manolong, a welder/painter and a resident of Barangay Ibo. Based on the initial.....»»
Adamson s Toring forgoes final UAAP playing year, signs with Farm Fresh in PVL
After sustaining a UAAP career-ending injury, Lorene Toring is going pro......»»
Two Pinoy nurses cared for Kate Middleton
Two “amazing and kind” Filipino nurses looked after the Princess of Wales Kate Middleton while she was recuperating in hospital after abdominal surgery......»»
Sinulog performer injured after LED wall collapses in CCSC
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A Sinulog performer was rushed to a hospital after a light-emitting diode (LED) wall collapsed while they were rehearsing for the Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Dakbayan at the Cebu City Sports Center (CCSC) on Thursday, January 11. The contingent from Brgy. Banilad, Cebu City was doing the group’s blocking on stage.....»»
Plane with 3 aboard lands without landing gear after burning off fuel
MELBOURNE, Australia — A light plane with three people aboard landed safely without landing gear Monday after circling an Australian airport for almost three hours to burn off fuel. The twin-turboprop Beechcraft Super King Air had just taken off from Newcastle Airport north of Sydney for a 180-kilometer (112-mile) flight north to Port Macquarie when.....»»
UST s Gula steps up, dedicates notable performance to injured Poyos
With Rookie of the Year Angeline Poyos still hobbled by an ankle injury, the University of Santo Tomas Golden Tigresses needed every help they could get as they faced the mighty National University Lady Bulldogs for the championship on Wednesday......»»
Destruction of Gaza in numbers: ‘Unlike anything we have studied’
As well as killing more than 34,000 people and causing catastrophic levels of hunger and injury, the seven-month war between Israel and Hamas has also caused massive material destruction in Gaza. “The rate of damage being registered is unlike anything we have studied before. It is much faster and more extensive than anything we have.....»»
Meralco s Black vows to be back amid ACL injury
Meralco Bolts guard Aaron Black is keen on being back on the court stronger following an ACL tear that will keep him from basketball action for a time......»»
Internet personality ‘Diwata’ nabbed, posts bail
The owner of the viral food stall Diwata pares overload and social media personality “Diwata” was arrested in Pasay on Tuesday in connection with the slight physical injury case filed against him in 2018......»»
Sixers fined $100 K over Embiid
The NBA fined the Philadelphia 76ers $100,000 for violating injury reporting rules, the league announced Friday......»»