Asian U-22 and Youth Boxing Championships 2024: India s Akash, Vishvanath, Nikhil, Preet storm into finals
Astana [Kazakhstan], May 4 (ANI): Four Indian boxers Akash Gorkha, Vishvanath Suresh, Nikhil and Preet Malik advanced into the U-22 men's finals at the ASBC Asian U-22 and Youth Boxing Championships 2024 in Astana, Kazakhstan on Saturday. Senior national champion Akash extended his dominating run in the 60kg category with a 5-0 win over Ilyasov Sayat of Uzbekistan in the semi-finals. Reigning youth world champion Vishvana.....»»
Cedric Lee moved to New Bilibid Prison
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Corrections (BOC) has received Cedric Lee into the New Bilibid Prison, it said on Saturday. According to the BOC, Lee was turned over by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Friday night. Lee joins his other co-accused Deniece Cornejo, who is at the Correctional Institution for Women, and.....»»
Talisay’s Mark Fajardo TKO’s Iraqi foe in ASBC Asian U22 C’ships
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Talisay City’s amateur boxing pride Mark Ashley Fajardo cruised into the semifinals of the ongoing Asian Boxing Confederation (ASBC) Asian Under-22 & Youth Boxing Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan last Friday, May 3. Fajardo scored a stunning first-round technical knockout (TKO) win against Al-Sarray Ali Qasim of Iraq in the light welterweight fight.....»»
Gen Z more into buy now, pay later schemes – survey
The use of buy now, pay later (BNPL) services is on the rise in the Philippines, with the biggest increase observed among Gen Z consumers, according to a study from global information and insights company TransUnion......»»
China sending probe to less-explored far side of moon
TAIPEI, Taiwan - China is preparing to launch a lunar probe Friday that would land on the far side of the moon and return with samples that could provide insights into geological and other differences between the less-explored region and the better-known near side.The unprecedented mission would be the latest advance in the increasingly sophisticated and ambitious space exploration program that is now competing.....»»
3 Tips to Make Long Drives More Enjoyable
Long drives can either be incredibly enjoyable or a total bummer. But it doesn’t have to go either way because I have three tips to turn car trips into enjoyable adventures. Before you rev up that engine, make sure your wheels are up for the challenge. Give your ride some TLC by checking those tires, […].....»»
Person of interest in stabbing of drunk e-bike driver in Talisay taken into custody
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police in Talisay City, Cebu have taken into custody a person of interest linked to the fatal stabbing of a 32-year-old e-bike driver along the road in Barangay Dumlog, Talisay City, Cebu on early Friday morning, May 3, 2024. The stabbing attack happened at around 3:00 a.m. and authorities responded around.....»»
DavNor tourism dips; new Senate probe on power outages pressed
A GOVERNMENT agency has noted that the usual strong inflow of tourists in Davao del Norte still needs to be seen deep into the summer season......»»
A Filipino TNC
An all Filipino transport network company is joining the market and is aiming to eventually become the Philippine’s number one TNC, and further into the future, even go international......»»
Marcos Jr. mobilizes PFP to prepare for 2025 polls
President Marcos yesterday mobilized the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas to forge alliances and prepare for the 2025 elections while continuing to push for national unity as Filipinos have been reaping its benefits almost two years into his term......»»
WATCH: Daniel Padilla shares clip of new Batangas theme park with castle
On Instagram, the actor shared its promotional clip where he is seen sleeping in his pajamas until he wakes and is transported into its fold......»»
AI use cuts Globe’s power usage by 8%
Mobile giant Globe Telecom Inc. has introduced artificial intelligence into its energy-saving program, allowing it to cut power consumption by up to eight percent in base stations......»»
Robinsons Bank systems convert into BPI in 18 months
Bank of the Philippine Islands is looking to convert all branches and systems of Robinsons Bank Corp. in 12 to 18 months, following the merger of the two banks earlier this year......»»
3 dead, 17 injured in multi-vehicle crash in Philippine capital
MANILA, April 30 (Xinhua) -- A speeding bus crashed into several vehicles along a busy highway in the Philippine capital on Monday night, killing three and injuring 17 others, police said on Tuesday. According to the police, the multi-vehicle accident happened around 9 p.m. local time and involved a bus, a passenger van, a taxi, and five motorcycles. Initial investigation showed that the bus first rammed.....»»
Security guards confiscate equipment of photojournalist in Cavite
CMFR/PHILIPPINES — Private guards confiscated the equipment of a photojournalist covering a land dispute in Barangay Tartaria, Silang Cavite on April 20, 2024. Cavite is located 68 kilometers south of Metro Manila.Photojournalist Jose Monsieur Santos was inside the kampuhan (campsite) of residents of Tartaria when security guards of Jarton Security Agency barged into the site past midnight to fence off an.....»»
Ayala Group inks cooperation deal with New Zealand trade agency
Conglomerate Ayala Corp. has entered into a cooperation agreement with the New Zealand Trade and Enterprise to explore potential business and collaborative opportunities. The agreement was signed during the visit of New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Ayala’s headquarters as part of his recent official state visit to the Philippines......»»
Cebu City gov’t covers open canal near Pasil Fish Market
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Government, through the Department of Engineering and Public Works (DEPW) and Office of the City Markets, already covered on Tuesday, April 30, the open canal near the Pasil Fish Port. Work commenced after the city government received a report that a man recently fell into the canal. In.....»»
Woman held for trying to sneak shabu into Bilibid
A woman was arrested after she allegedly attempted to sneak suspected shabu into the New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa on Sunday......»»
Marcos commends 6th ID’s peacebuilding efforts
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday lauded the Army’s 6th Infantry Division for its unrelenting anti-terror campaign and its feats in securing the return to the fold of law of enemies of state now reintegrated into mainstream society......»»
25 foreigners barred from Philippines
At least 25 foreigners, suspected to be victims of human trafficking syndicates, were denied entry into the country on April 25 and 26, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported yesterday......»»