Pagasa debunks ‘three days of darkness’ hoax
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) dismissed claims that the Earth will experience three days of darkness due to passing the “Photon Belts” starting April 8 as false. The state weather and astronomy bureau said Friday there is no scientific evidence to support the claim. “DOST-PAGASA would like to.....»»
Scheffler out of jail
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler shook off a morning arrest Friday to fire a five-under par 66 and keep himself in the hunt at the darkness-halted PGA Championship, trailing leader Xander Schauffele by three strokes......»»
DepEd to shorten next school year by 15 days
The Department of Education will cut the prescribed minimum of 180 school days for the coming school year 2024-2025 by 15 days to ensure that students and teachers are not in classrooms during extreme summer heat by April and May 2025......»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, March 11
SEOUL -- South Korea's export fell in double digits in the first 10 days of March due to fewer business days, customs office data showed Monday. Export came to 13.54 billion U.S. dollars in the 10 days, down 13.4 percent compared to the same period of last year, according to Korea Customs Service. (South Korea-Exports) - - - - VIENTIANE -- Participants in the 30th ASEAN Economic Ministers' Retreat.....»»
FDA to slash generic drug review to 45 days
The country's Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it will shorten the review and approval process for generic drug applications to only 45 days from 120 days. .....»»
Carla Abellana sa chikang ‘pumanaw’ na siya: Aray ko po!
NATAWA na lang ang Kapuso actress na si Carla Abellana sa mga kumakalat na balitang sumakabilang buhay na siya. Sa kanyang Instagram story ay ibinahagi niya ang post ng isang netizen na may username na @justskymac_29. Sey ng netizen kay Carla, “Pinapatay ka na… HOAX ito at kailangan niya [nang] makasuhan. Dami nang ginawan ng.....»»
‘Chop-chop’ ring in Metro old hoax – PNP
The Philippine National Police yesterday belied posts circulating on social media regarding the existence of an alleged “chop-chop”group operated by PNP officers and targeting motorists in the National Capital Region......»»
Pagpanaw ni Kris Aquino ‘fake news’, hirit ni Gov. Mark: She is very much alive!
NAGING biktima ulit ng “death hoax” ang Queen of All Media na si Kris Aquino. Base sa kumakalat na Facebook post na mula sa page ng may pangalang “Philippine Scholar 2023”, si Kris ay pumanaw umano noong January 3 kalakip ang isang link papunta sa isang blog site. Hindi na mahanap ng BANDERA ang nasabing.....»»
Iza Calzado sa Easter Sunday: It is a reminder of God’s love for all of us
PARA sa aktres na si Iza Calzado, ang Easter Sunday ay puno ng kagalakan at pag-asa. ‘Yan ang ibinandera ni Iza sa kanyang Instagram account, kalakip ang ilang pictures ng isang kahoy na krus. “Easter is a day filled with joy and hope as we celebrate the victory of light over darkness. It is a.....»»
Stewart Cink, 50, part of five-way tie for Valspar lead
(Photo credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports) Fifty-year-old Stewart Cink shot a 4-under 67 to join a five-way tie for the lead at the Valspar Championship before play was suspended Friday in Palm Harbor, Fla. As the field endured rainy conditions at Innisbrook Resort's Copperhead Course, 20 golfers did not complete their rounds before darkness fell. They will resume their second rounds Saturday at 9 a.m. The five co-lea.....»»
Stewart Cink, 50, part of five-way tie for Valspar lead
(Photo credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports) Fifty-year-old Stewart Cink shot a 4-under 67 to join a five-way tie for the lead at the Valspar Championship before play was suspended Friday in Palm Harbor, Fla. As the field endured rainy conditions at Innisbrook Resort's Copperhead Course, 20 golfers did not complete their rounds before darkness fell. They will resume their second rounds Saturday at 9 a.m. The five co-lea.....»»
Eight players share first-round lead at Puerto Rico Open
(Photo credit: Jim Cowsert-USA TODAY Sports) Eight players shared the lead at 7-under 65 following Friday morning's conclusion of the rain-delayed first round at the Puerto Rico Open in Rio Grande. Scott Piercy and Joe Highsmith were the leaders in the clubhouse when play was halted for darkness on Thursday, following a nearly two-hour rain delay. Friday started with 54 players completing the opening round and saw six o.....»»
Eight players share first-round lead at Puerto Rico Open
(Photo credit: Jim Cowsert-USA TODAY Sports) Eight players shared the lead at 7-under 65 following Friday morning's conclusion of the rain-delayed first round at the Puerto Rico Open in Rio Grande. Scott Piercy and Joe Highsmith were the leaders in the clubhouse when play was halted for darkness on Thursday, following a nearly two-hour rain delay. Friday started with 54 players completing the opening round and saw six o.....»»
Power outages hit Panay, Negros anew
Parts of Panay and Negros islands were plunged into darkness anew on Friday night as power plants went on forced outages......»»
‘This cannot be our reality’: De Lima honors drug war victims on 7th arrest anniversary
'Injustice continues to cast a long shadow over our nation, its darkness deepened by the countless Filipinos who perished in the brutal war on drugs. Their stories cry out for justice, yet accountability remains an elusive dream,' says Leila de Lima.....»»
It’s about time
On Jan. 2, 2024, a day after New Year’s Day, Western Visayas was plunged into total darkness due to a widespread power outage that adversely affected the entire Panay Island and portions of Negros Island......»»
CVIRAA 2024: Cebu City Niños pull away in medal standings
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Host Cebu City bared its fangs in almost all fronts on Tuesday to seize the lead after three action-packed days of CVIRAA 2024 athletic meet. Struggling in the first two days of competition, the defending champion Cebu City Niños harvested 25 gold medals on the third day of hostilities to boost.....»»
SACLEO in CV: P11.5M drugs seized in 3 days
CEBU CITY, Philippines — In a span of three days, P11.5 million worth of illegal drugs were seized and a total of 176 drug personalities were sent to jail by authorities in Central Visayas. This was the result of a regionwide Simultaneous Anti-Criminality Law Enforcement Operation (SACLEO) against all forms of criminalities from Friday to.....»»
Two children rescued alive 2 days after deadly landslide in Philippines
MANILA, Feb. 9 (Xinhua) -- A three-year-old girl and a 2-month-old boy were pulled alive from the mud more than two days after a massive landslide crashed into several villages in Davao de Oro province in southern Philippines, the Philippine Red Cross said Friday. In a statement, the humanitarian agency's chairman Dick Gordon said the two survivors were immediately taken to a local hospital in a nearby town......»»
Two children rescued alive 2 days after deadly landslide in Philippines
MANILA, Feb. 9 (Xinhua) -- A three-year-old girl and a 2-month-old boy were pulled alive from the mud more than two days after a massive landslide crashed into several villages in Davao de Oro province in southern Philippines, the Philippine Red Cross said Friday. In a statement, the humanitarian agency's chairman Dick Gordon said the two survivors were immediately taken to a local hospital in a nearby town......»»
NEWS BRIEFS | 11 March 2024
Three news barangays created in Marawi City Voters in Marawi City ratified the creation of three new barangays during a plebiscite held last Saturday there, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said. In a statement, the Comelec said that 2,121 out of 2,265 voters approved the creation of the three barangays. The voters came from the three barangays […].....»»