2 suspected rebels killed in Philippine clash
MANILA, May 16 (Xinhua) -- Philippine troops killed two suspected rebels during a clash in the southern Philippines early on Thursday morning, the military said. In a report, the military said the troops were combing a village near Lebak town in Sultan Kudarat province when they clashed with around 10 New People's Army (NPA) rebels before 6 a.m. local time on Thursday. No government soldier was killed or.....»»
1st LD Writethru: 3 killed, 1 injured in Philippine clashes
MANILA, May 16 (Xinhua) -- Philippine troops killed two suspected rebels during a clash in the southern Philippines early on Thursday morning, the military said. In a report, the military said the troops were combing a village near Lebak town in Sultan Kudarat province in the southern Philippines when they clashed with around 10 New People's Army (NPA) rebels before 6 a.m. local time. The troops recovered.....»»
The pros and cons of biking
CEBU CITY, Philippines–Cycling or biking remains one of the most popular outdoor sports for many Cebuanos up to this day. From being an alternative means of transportation and, at the same time, a hyped up sport during the Covid-19 pandemic, cycling eventually became a mainstay in Cebu’s vibrant sports scene. Every weekend, Cebuanos get to.....»»
Jericho Rosales kisses fan on stage: Sarah G, Bamboo, Ely Buendia rock Bicol Loco Fest
Bicolanos had the time of their lives as Sarah Geronimo, Bamboo, Jericho Rosales and Ely Buendia rocked the Bicol Loco Festival last weekend. .....»»
The allure of Japan
Safety, reliability and quality are among the topmost considerations I have for choosing Japan as my premier travel destination in Asia, and I would surmise, the same goes for most Filipinos nowadays, especially with the Japanese yen at an all-time low, making it even cheaper to visit now......»»
A letter to Candida on her first year in heaven
Mang, in a blink, you’re turning one in heaven. Every 9 a.m. of every day since your passing on May 21 last year is filled with prayers because I want to accompany the exact time of your passing with pleas and petitions to God to love you dearly, tenderly. You deserve all the love from both man and the divine. Every day......»»
Pacio high on Zamboanga’s ONE title hopes vs Stamp
“It’s her time.”.....»»
Smart offers the 5G Pocket Pro WiFi device for only P7,995 for a limited time
As a special offer, the Smart Bro 5G Pocket Pro is now available at Smart Stores nationwide for a discounted price of only P7,995 from its original price of P12,995. .....»»
BSP’s monetary board retains policy rate at 6.5%
This has been the fifth time the MB kept the interest rate since its off-cycle policy rate hike in October 2023 to mitigate supply-side inflation pressures......»»
5 dead, 4 injured in three-vehicle crash in Philippines
MANILA, May 15 (Xinhua) -- Five people were killed and four others injured in a three-vehicle collision in Quezon province, southeast of the Philippine capital, before dawn on Wednesday, police said. Police said the fatal accident happened around 2:30 a.m. local time when a speeding truck crashed into a three-wheeled motorcycle carrying nine people while traveling along a highway in Lopez town. The collision cau.....»»
House fire kills 2 kids in Philippine capital
MANILA, May 15 (Xinhua) -- Two girls aged five were killed after a fire gutted their house in Tondo district in Manila, Philippine capital, on Wednesday afternoon, the local bureau of fire protection said. The bureau said the twin sisters were trapped inside the bedroom on the second floor of a two-story concrete house when the fire broke out before 2:30 p.m. local time and spread fast inside the home. It.....»»
Knicks annihilate Pacers for 3-2 lead
The New York Knicks took a commanding 3-2 lead in the NBA Eastern Conference semifinals after obliterating the Indiana Pacers, 121-91, Wednesday morning (Manila time) at the Madison Square Garden......»»
NU’s Belen, UST’s Ybanez cop UAAP MVP plums
National University Lady Bulldog Bella Belen and University of Santo Tomas’ Golden Spiker Josh Ybanez are now two-time UAAP volleyball tournament Most Valuable Players......»»
Citicore Renewable IPO pushed back to June 7
Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation pushed its IPO back one week to June 7, with a revised offer period between May 27 and May 31. This is the second time that CREC’s IPO has been rescheduled......»»
Tarlac, finally
It took some time, but finally Tarlac may truly be on its way to development as a world-class city that will properly gain international recognition as one of the major cities in the Philippines where international businesses may want to invest in......»»
A year from now, it’s election time again
In the observance of World Press Freedom Day, Ambassador Laure Beaufils of the United Kingdom sponsored a panel discussion on “information environment in the context of elections” in the Philippines and elsewhere in the world......»»
Cebu City mayor Rama on suspension: ‘I am loving the smell of nature’
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama may be on preventive suspension, but he is making the most of it by spending more time with nature. Rama said he is currently enjoying beautiful sites, but did not specify his exact location. “I am not outside Cebu. Basta, I am loving the smell of.....»»
PVL to hold 1st-ever rookie draft
For the first time in its seven-year history, the Premier Volleyball League will hold its first rookie drafting rites this July and will be done via lottery that the league would televise or live-stream for everyone to see......»»
WATCH: Niall Horan performs hit songs in Manila after 6 years
Irish singer-songwriter and former One Direction member Niall Horan received a warm welcome as he returned to the Philippines for the first time in six years......»»
Ina Alegre manages to make films again
Since she made her big-screen debut in director Joseph Villamor’s 1995 film “Uubusin Ko ang Tapang Mo,” with action star Jess Lapid Jr. in the lead, actress-turned-politician Ina Alegre (Jennifer Cruz in real life) thought she would pursue making films for a long time......»»