Philippines vs. Japan duel in ‘Kumong Bol-Anon 15’ to be aired live on TV
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The much-anticipated “Philippines versus Japan” showdown in the “Kumong Bol-Anon 15” will be aired live on fight day, April 30, at the Holy Name University gymnasium in Tagbilaran City, Bohol. It was officially announced earlier this week through a social media post that the main event featuring Boholano Regie “Filipino Phenom”.....»»
Discover your glow at Watsons 1-day, 1-price online sale on April 26
Discover your glow at Watsons 1-day, 1-price online sale on April 26.....»»
BIFF leader, 11 cohorts slain in Maguindanao Sur
A leader of one of three factions of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters and his 11 followers were killed in an encounter with soldiers in Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur the other day......»»
Paulo Avelino goes viral as elevator operator for a day
Kapamilya actor Paulo Avelino surprised mallgoers as he posed as an elevator assistant in a mall recently......»»
SM marks 100-day countdown to Paris Olympics 2024 with symbolic torch relay, photo exhibit
The ceremony coincides with the lighting of the Olympic Flame in the sanctuary of Olympia in Greece, where the ancient Games were first held. The Olympic and Paralympic Games will be held in the French capital from July 26 to August 11 and August 28 to September 8, 2024 respectively......»»
‘Nagtanan na’? DonBelle sobrang senti sa last taping day
Tapos na nga ang taping nina Donny Pangilinan, Belle Mariano para sa ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’ serye ng ABS-CBN Studios, Netflix. The post ‘Nagtanan na’? DonBelle sobrang senti sa last taping day first appeared on Abante......»»
Xinhua world news summary at 0700 GMT, April 22
MANILA -- More than 16,700 Philippine and U.S. troops started their largest-ever annual joint military drills on Monday amid criticisms that the drills threaten regional peace and stability. According to the Philippine military, the 19-day exercises, dubbed "Balikatan 2024," will involve around 5,000 Philippine and 11,000 U.S. troops, making it the largest iteration of the Philippines-U.S. joint drills conducted.....»»
Cold Desserts best for Summer Heat
Summer is already here and the heat is just going up every single day. To combat this, some people have been craving sweet and cold desserts to cool and energize their bodies. It does not just provide relief from the scorching heat of summer; it also satisfies one’s sweet buds. Here are some desserts you.....»»
Sunrise cruise and a lagoon experience in Bantayan Island
CEBU CITY, Philippines—Finding stillness and newness may be some of the things you need to realign with yourself. After days of spending long hours in the office or at work, it gets mentally and physically draining to get through another day. Even when you get to do the things that should make you feel better.....»»
Guide to Building Code IRR for property developers
The Center for Global Best Practices will host a comprehensive two-day training titled, “Property Developers’ Guide to the Building Code IRR of the Philippines,” on May 21 and 22, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the EDSA Shangri-La Hotel, Mandaluyong City......»»
Saso falters at the finish, settles for 70
Yuka Saso surged forward on moving day but encountered setbacks down the stretch, carding a 70 Saturday (Sunday Manila time) to all but bow out of contention in the Chevron Championship heading to a wild finish at the Woodlands in Texas......»»
John Prats ring bearer sa kasal nina Angelica at Gregg: Sobrang saya!
SUPER happy ang actor-director na si John Prats na naging bahagi siya ng kasalan nina Angelica Panganiban at Gregg Homan dito sa Pilipinas. Unang ikinasal sina Angelica at ang negosyante niyang mister sa Los Angeles, California noong December 2023. Biniyayaan sila ng isang anak, si Baby Sabine. Ayon kay John, talagang naglaan sila ng oras.....»»
B.C. s Filipino community celebrates federal budget nod to new cultural centre
Members of British Columbia's Filipino community say they're happy to see support in this week's federal budget to build a centre for their community......»»
Netizens express appreciation for their husbands
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Today, April 20, is Husband Appreciation Day. Nobody knows who started this celebration, but many believed this was invented as a counterpart for Father’s Day, a day to honor husbands who remain childless. Before the day ends, let’s pay tribute to all the husbands out there and recognize all that they.....»»
Quiban fades with 75; Caitlin blows field with record 62
Justin Quiban slipped in moving day and tumbled down the leaderboard with a 75 even as John Caitlin continued to pound the field and the course, posting a course record nine-under 62 to all but clinch the Saudi Open crown......»»
PH set to open Helsinki embassy this year
The Philippines is set to open an embassy in Helsinki, Finland later this year, aiming to enhance trade and relations between the two nations, a Finnish diplomat who recently visited the Philippines said. During his two-day visit on April 11 and April 12, Jarno Syrjälä, Finland’s Undersecretary of State for International Trade, discussed areas of.....»»
Riding the crossroads: The battle of Manila’s jeepney drivers against modernization
“Most members in my group are seniors,” he said, “My father is 72 years old, yet he drives every day because he doesn't want to rely on his children. He needs money for medication, electricity and water to survive. Where will they find a livelihood? I’m sure no company would want to hire them anymore, right?” The post Riding the crossroads: The battle of Manila’s jeepney drivers against modernization appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
New Zealand commits 25 mln USD for ADB s energy transition mechanism
MANILA, April 19 (Xinhua) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Friday said that New Zealand has committed 25 million U.S. dollars to the ADB Energy Transition Mechanism Partnership Trust Fund (ETMPTF) to support the shift toward clean, sustainable energy in Southeast Asia. The commitment was made by New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon during his two-day official visit to the Philippines. "We ar.....»»
NGCP issues yellow, red alerts for Luzon grid; Visayas grid on yellow alert
For the fourth consecutive day, the Luzon and Visayas power grids are set to encounter red and yellow alerts on Friday, according to the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines......»»
Panaad Festival 2-day sales generate P4.4M
Panaad Festival 2-day sales generate P4.4M.....»»