Moppiyon Kahi Diid Patoy: Kidapawan as a Highly Urbanized City?
KIDAPAWAN CITY (MindaNews / 14 February) — A few days ago, Kidapawan celebrated its 26th anniversary as a component city. Republic Act 8500 was signed on 12 February 1998, formally converting the then fifty-year-old Municipality of Kidapawan into North Cotabato’s first and, to date, only city. The city government gave away plaques of appreciation to […].....»»
EcoWaste Coalition: Over 20 Stores Sell Mercury Cosmetics in Pasay City
9 May 2024, Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition denounced the rampant sale in Pasay City of imported skin-whitening products laden with mercury as if such act is within the bounds of law.The group revealed the unlawful act after identifying over 20 retail stores that sell one or more brands of cosmetics adulterated with mercury, a highly toxic chemic.....»»
Comeback fight: Tapales set to battle Thai boxer for WBC title
CEBU CITY, Philippines —Former world champion Marlon “Nightmare” Tapales successfully weighed in for his highly anticipated comeback fight set for Friday, May 10, at the Midas Hotel and Casino in Pasay City, Metro Manila. Tapales, a former World Boxing Association (WBA) and International Boxing Federation (IBF) super bantamweight champion, will face Thai boxer Nattapong Jankaew.....»»
EXPLAINER: Why do we celebrate Flores de Mayo?
CEBU CITY, Philippines — During the height of summer vacation in the Philippines, particularly in the vibrant month of May, the celebration of Flores de Mayo stands out as a highly anticipated event within the faithful community. What is Flores de Mayo? “Flores de Mayo,” or the “flowers of May,” is a month-long celebration of.....»»
WATCH: Filipinos warmly welcome Miss Universe 2023 Sheynnis Palacios
The Nicaraguan beauty queen, the first from her country to win the highly-coveted crown, arrived last night in Manila. .....»»
View Exclusive Pixel 8a Promo Video Before It Disappears
With the highly anticipated Google I/O conference just two weeks away, many surprises may have already been leaked to eager fans. Last week, renders and.....»»
Outbreak of Whooping Cough Cases Reported by Henderson County Health Officials
An outbreak of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, has been reported in Henderson County, with health officials confirming 27 cases of the highly contagious.....»»
DLSU, UST dispute Final Four bonus
Titleholder La Salle and dark horse Santo Tomas dispute the last twice-to-beat bonus in the Final Four when they collide in a highly-anticipated duel to cap off the wild elimination round of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament today at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum......»»
Philippines grapples with measles, pertussis outbreaks: UNICEF
MANILA, April 25 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines is experiencing measles outbreaks in the southern region, pertussis outbreaks in parts of Luzon and Visayas in the central region, and nearly 70 percent of the country's provinces and cities are at high risk of polio, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has said. "All three are highly infectious diseases for children," the U.N. agency said in a recent press re.....»»
BYD launches newest electric vehicle showroom in Cebu
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A new era of mobility has arrived in Cebu as BYD, known for its reliable electric vehicles, launched its showroom along A.S. Fortuna in Barangay Banilad, Cebu City on April 24, 2024. This highly anticipated unveiling represents an outstanding breakthrough for both BYD and the local automotive industry. It signals the.....»»
Marvel drops new Deadpool, Wolverine trailer, posters
Marvel Studios is slowly building up excitement for the highly-anticipated release of "Deadpool & Wolverine" by releasing an official trailer for the film......»»
The Wolf Returns: Big Bad Wolf Strikes Cebu City with Crazy Wolf Sale!
Big Bad Wolf, the world’s biggest book sale, is back to take Cebu by storm once again! This highly anticipated comeback is scheduled to take place at SM Seaside City Cebu from April 26 to May 5, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and Bringing along its collection of books, book enthusiasts in the […].....»»
Motorola to Launch Flagship Edge Phone in the US this Year
Motorola Expands Launch of Edge 50 Series Flagship Phones Globally Motorola has officially announced the launch of its highly anticipated Edge 50 series of flagship-tier.....»»
Nintendo Switch 2: An evolution, not a revolutio
Nintendo fans around the world are eagerly anticipating the release of the highly anticipated Switch 2 console, with reports originally suggesting a 2024 launch date......»»
Prince Joey Lee: Getting to know one of Cebu’s top runners
CEBU CITY, Philippines—Prince Joey Lee is already a household name in Cebu’s highly competitive running scene. But this elite runner from Toledo City has an interesting background to share. The 27-year-old Lee, who recently guested with CDN Sportstalk, revealed he was once a bemedalled amateur boxer. Lee, along with fellow elite runner Cherry Andrin were.....»»
Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga stir trouble in Joker 2 trailer
Warner Bros. finally dropped a teaser trailer for its highly-anticipated movie "Joker: Folie À Deux," the sequel to the 2019 film with Joaquin Phoenix returning as the iconic Batman villain......»»
GOAB Hosts Exclusive Investor’s Roundtable Dinner as Prelude to Main Event
As a prelude to the highly-anticipated 6th annual Geeks On A Beach (GOAB) conference, an exclusive Investor’s Roundtable Dinner is set to take place on November 22, 2023, at the Bellevue Resort Hotel in Panglao, Bohol. This intimate gathering provides a unique platform for private discussions about investment topics relevant to the region and beyond. […].....»»
European markets plunge on new virus strain
European stocks, oil prices, and the pound slumped Monday as a highly infectious strain of coronavirus in Britain had traders seeking shelter.Sterling lost 1.3 percent against the dollar, with the pound also still being hit as a post-Brexit trade deal between Britain and the EU remained out of reach.The euro gained 1.0 percent against the […].....»»
Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers go head-to-head in an epic Final Four showdow
In a highly anticipated Final Four matchup between UConn and Iowa, star players Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark faced off once again, reigniting a rivalry.....»»
Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers go head-to-head in an epic Final Four showdow
In a highly anticipated Final Four matchup between UConn and Iowa, star players Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark faced off once again, reigniting a rivalry.....»»
Philippines: More than one million children in Muslim Mindanao need protection from highly infectious measles spread
COTABATO/MANILA, 28 March 2024 - A major immunization drive in early April will reach over 1.3 million children in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) following the alarming surge in measles cases with 77 per cent of the confirmed cases in the Philippines being reported from this region.From the 1st until 12th April, health workers will provide lifesaving vaccines to prot.....»»