Discussed China s 'dangerous actions' in South China Sea: Antony Blinken
Beijing [China], April 26 (ANI): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said that he discussed China's "dangerous actions" in the South China Sea, including against routine Philippine maintenance operations, and maritime operations near the Second Thomas Shoal, adding that US defence commitments to the Philippines remain "ironclad."Speaking to reporters in Beijing, he said, "In today's meetings, I discussed the PRC's da.....»»
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......»»
School break
Two weeks ago a young mother I know was abruptly informed that the “Kiddie 1” classes of her three-year-old daughter, which were supposed to be until next month, were over for the school year......»»
Daily Gospel, April 26
This is the Daily Gospel for today, April 25, 2024, which is the Friday of the fourth week of Easter. READ MORE: Daily Gospel, April 25 Daily Gospel, April 24 Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John 14, 1-6. Jesus said to his disciples: “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith.....»»
Angeline Quinto drops new song at her Quiapo Church wedding
Kapamilya singer Angeline Quinto has tied the knot with her non-showbiz boyfriend Nonrev Daquina earlier today in Quiapo Church. .....»»
Walang Pasok: Class suspensions for April 25 due to hot weather
Some local government units have suspended their face-to-face classes or shifted to alternative modes of delivery on April 25 due to the threat of scorching heat......»»
Yellow alert for Visayas, Luzon on Thursday, April 25 — NGCP
Luzon and Visayas grids will be placed today, Thursday, April 25, under yellow alert for several hours by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). This is because there are over 40 power plants that are unavailable. A yellow alert, according to the NGCP, is issued “when the operating margin is insufficient to meet.....»»
Best-served vegetables and fruits to reduce the risk of hypertension
Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is a health issue most people experience given the constant rise in today’s temperature. Since the raging heat is not calming anytime soon, it is best that healthy alternatives, such as consuming vegetables and fruits with natural nutrients that can aid in reducing the risk of hypertension, be.....»»
‘A Philippine Social Science Award in graduate education’
My column today provides a little window for my readers on what might be possible in the encouragement of scholarly work by young Filipino scholars. (I apologize, in part, because to some extent, the material is partly related to my family history.).....»»
La Salle odds-on pick vs St. Clare
EcoOil-La Salle is the hands down favorite over Go Torakku-St. Clare when they clash in Game 1 of the PBA D League Aspirants’ Cup semifinals series today at the Ynares Arena in Pasig City......»»
Rising heat prompts more Metro Manila LGUs to suspend in-person classes
MANILA, Philippines — The scorching heat has prompted more local government units in Metro Manila from announcing the suspension of in-person school classes on Wednesday, April 24. The suspension of face-to-face classes and the shift to online or asynchronous mode for April 24 have been announced by the following cities in separate advisories: READ MORE:.....»»
Walang Pasok: Class suspensions for April 24 due to hot weather
Some local government units (LGUs) announced suspension of in-person classes on Wednesday due to the threat of scorching heat......»»
DepEd: Iloilo teachers deaths not heatstroke-related
The Department of Education has refuted a report claiming two teachers died from heatstroke while conducting classes in Iloilo......»»
Luzon, Visayas grids under yellow alert, says NGCP
MANILA, Philippines — National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) raised a yellow alert in the Luzon and Visayas grids today, April 23, lasting several hours as nearly 40 power plants are unavailable. NGCP placed Luzon under yellow alert from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., its advisory showed......»»
Ex-Cordova mayor Sitoy-Cho snubs election case arraignment
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu —Former Cordova Mayor Therese Sitoy-Cho failed to attend her arraignment today before the Mandaue City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 55 regarding her election case. The Commission on Election (COMELEC) filed a complaint before the court against the former mayor for violating Section 261 (h) of the Omnibus Election Code. The complaint.....»»
Daily Gospel, April 23
This is the Daily Gospel for today, April 23, 2024, which is the Tuesday of the fourth week of Easter. READ MORE: Daily Gospel, April 22 Daily Gospel, April 21 Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John 10, 22-30. The feast of the Dedication was taking place in Jerusalem. It was winter. And Jesus.....»»
ICTSI Luisita Ladies International unwraps
The ICTSI Luisita Ladies International 2024 blasts off today in an electrifying showdown of precision and putting skills among stalwarts from the LPGA of Taiwan (TLPGA), formidable contenders from the Thai LPGA, and homegrown talents at the Luisita Golf and Country Club here......»»
Mixed adjustments in oil prices today
Local oil firms made mixed adjustments in petroleum prices today, with the prices of diesel and kerosene rolled back while that of gasoline increased.?.....»»
President Marcos, Qatar emir meet today to tackle bilateral ties
President Marcos and Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani will meet today at Malacañang to talk about bilateral and regional issues......»»
For TikTok stars Euleen and Queenay, rejection is not a bad thing
Before Euleen Castro and Queenay Mercado became social media stars and Cornerstone Entertainment artists that they are today, both went through several rejections......»»