NEWS BRIEFS | 1 June 2024
Fire destroys 20 houses in CDO A fire broke out in an urban-poor section near the Agora bus terminal in Barangay Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City Friday night, burning 20 houses and leaving 20 families homeless. Fire Inspector Kyle Lauzon, Cagayan de Oro Fire Department spokesperson said the fire that broke out at 10:44 pm […].....»»
BSP logs 40K complaints relating to financial consumer protection; only 5% come from Mindanao
SINCE the effectivity of the Financial Consumer Protection Act (Republic Act 11765) in June 2022, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has logged more than 40,000 complaints from customers of different BSP-supervised financial institutions from all over the Philippines. Of this number, only around 5 percent come from Mindanao, implying the Mindanaoans' unawareness of the law......»»
DAR vows to distribute remaining 1 million land titles
The Department of Agrarian Reform will distribute the remaining one million land titles to farmer-beneficiaries before the term of President Marcos ends in June 2028......»»
Gilas in tough bracket for FIBA U17
The battlefield – and the stacked opposition on the way – is set for the Gilas Pilipinas youth in its anticipated return to the FIBA U17 World Cup in Turkey on June 29 to July 7......»»
BINI hits the charts, headlines first solo concert
BINI’s fans, also known as Blooms, are in for a treat as the P-pop girl group has announced their first solo concert, titled “BINIverse,” to be held on June 28 at the New Frontier Theater......»»
Gilas Youth joins Spain, Puerto Rico, Lithuania in FIBA U17 World Cup group
The battlefield — and the stacked opposition on the way — is set for the Gilas Pilipinas youth in its anticipated return to the FIBA U17 World Cup in Turkey on June 29 to July 7......»»
Squires back-to-back champions
Letran’s June Silorio is being advertised as the new “Captain Marbel,” or the second coming of ex-pro star Kenneth Duremdes......»»
Silorio stars as Squires zoom past Junior Altas for back-to-back NCAA crowns
Letran’s June Silorio is being tipped as the new “Captain Marbel,” or the second coming of ex-pro star Kenneth Duremdes......»»
Filipino pugs plunge back into training for 2nd Olympic qualifiers
There's no rest for the weary as the Association of Boxing Alliances in the Philippines (ABAP) already laid out plans for its coming campaign in the 2nd World Qualification Tournament set in Bangkok, Thailand from May 23 to June 3......»»
Vargas hopeful of more Olympics spots
ABAP chairman Ricky Vargas said yesterday he’s hoping for at least two more Olympic slots from boxing to add to the list of Paris entries Eumir Marcial, Nesthy Petecio and Aira Villegas with Rogen Ladon, Carlo Paalam and Hergie Bacyadan tipped to vie for tickets at the final qualifiers in Bangkok on May 23-June 3......»»
P12 billion cash aid to rice farmers fully distributed by June – Department of Agriculture
The Department of Agriculture (DA) targets to complete the distribution of P12.09 billion cash assistance to nearly 2.4 million rice farmers by the end of the first half after the program was hindered by last year’s election ban......»»
Marvel Universe LIVE! debuting in Philippines
Feld Entertainment is bringing the superhero-filled show "Marvel Universe LIVE!" to the Philippines this June......»»
Parents worried over earlier end of classes this year, citing days of missed classes due to weather
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / February 25) – Parents here are worried over the announcement of an earlier end of classes this schoolyear – May 31 instead of June 14 – citing days of missed classes due to heavy rains brought about by the shear line and trough of a low pressure area. Bebang Miloy, 37, […].....»»
AI era: A whole new world
In a piece published last year, we explored the rise of the AI era and its potential to reshape global stock markets and the world economy (refer to “Conversing with an AI Chatbot,” June 12, 2023)......»»
Parochial
I am not too comfortable with the plan to return to the old school year that begins in June. But the decision appears to have been taken......»»
Nationals embracing next-man-up mentality
Gilas Pilipinas is counting on its adaptability and next-man-up mentality as it tackles the first window of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers minus injured giants June Mar Fajardo and AJ Edu......»»
Fajardo on track to 8th PBA MVP award
June Mar Fajardo is on course for a record-extending eighth PBA Most Valuable Player plum......»»
Fajardo ruled out for Gilas bid in FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers
Gilas Pilipinas will embark on the first window of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers with only 11 players following the injury to June Mar Fajardo......»»
Gilas sans JMF vs Hong Kong
Gilas will play an 11-man lineup against Hong Kong in the FIBA Asia Cup qualifying window at the Tsuen Wan Sports Centre on Thursday with June Mar Fajardo sitting out to recover from a partial tear in his left calf......»»
Fajardo goes against doctor’s advice to help San Miguel near PBA title
Despite dealing with calf issues and being advised to rest, June Mar Fajardo still helps San Miguel close in on the PBA Commissioner's Cup crown.....»»
MFC Cebu highlights program via wins in SHS-AdC Football Cup
CEBU CITY, Philippines– The Makati Football Club Cebu (MFC Cebu) bagged three titles in the SHS-Ateneo de Cebu Magis Eagles 6th Football Cup over the weekend in the younger age groups. MFC Cebu topped the under-6, under-8, and under-10 divisions under head coach Ref Cuaresma and assistant coach Ayn Quidlat, Emman Donkor, June Taneo, Daniel.....»»