Current, ex-Cobras heartbroken after SWU-Phinma announces Cesafi exit
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The official announcement of the Southwestern University (SWU) Phinma’s final season in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (Cesafi) drew synonymous reactions from its current and former varsity stars. Earlier this week, the SWU-Phinma officially announced it will spend its final season with Cesafi, sending shockwaves throughout the local sports community......»»
Stefanie Przewodnik, 19, crowned Miss Mandaue 2024
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Senior high school student Stefanie Przewodnik was crowned Miss Mandaue 2024 Saturday night, May 4. Przewodnik, 19, bested 11 other lovely ladies during the coronation night held at the Mandaue City Sports and Cultural Complex and earned the honor to represent the city in the Miss Universe Philippines 2025 pageant. The.....»»
Aparri, Cagayan heat index expected to hit 48°C
MANILA, Philippines — Aparri in Cagayan is expected to hit the highest heat index on Sunday at 48 degrees Celsius (°C), according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). Based on Pagasa’s forecast, Dagupan City in Pangasinan might also experience extreme heat at 47°C, followed by Virac in Catanduanes at 45°C. Apart.....»»
MTSAP and SMAP 5 days ship superintendency course at PCG Headquarters Cebu
The Marine and Technical Superintendent Association of the Philippines Inc. (MTSAP) headed by its Chairman of the Board and President, Engr Rey C. Eustaquio, and Ship Managers Association of the Philippines Inc. (SMAP) headed by its Chairman of the Board and President Chief Engineer Vicente A. Pono, conducted a 5 Days Ship Superintendency Course in.....»»
‘Radicalized’ 16-year-old shot dead by Australian police
SYDNEY — Western Australian police shot and killed a “radicalized” 16-year-old boy with a knife who had wounded a member of the public in Perth, police and the state premier said Sunday. The teenager “rushed” at police after wounding someone and was fatally shot by an officer, Premier Roger Cook told a news conference. “There.....»»
Clutch Apura delivers as MVPSF storms back vs Ginebra Boys in Japa Cup opener
Allan Apura scored the go-ahead triple in the final 13.4 seconds and then added a free throw with sixth-tenths of a second to lift MVP Sports Foundation to a come-from-behind 60-58 overtime win over the Ginebra Boys at the start of PBAPC Raffy Japa Cup presented by Burlington Sunday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium......»»
Tabuena ties for 16th in Korea; Que ends up 12th in Thailand
Miguel Tabuena encountered late-round woes and closed out with an even par 71, finishing tied for 16th in the Maekyung Open Golf Championship won by Hongtaek Kim via playoff in South Korea Sunday......»»
Toxic red tide detected in 4 areas — BFAR
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources reported that four areas have exceeded the permissible limit for Paralytic Shellfish Poison, commonly known as toxic red tide, as of May 3......»»
Easterlies to bring isolated rains over Metro Manila, rest of Philippines
Metro Manila and the rest of the country could experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms on Sunday, according to PAGASA......»»
DENR spots Ibong Adarna, endemic squirrels in Mt. Apo
Recent monitoring works in the thick forests surrounding Mt. Apo have turned up encouraging signs of a flourishing ecosystem, with sightings of both the mythical and the more familiar. .....»»
Miscommunication : Francine Diaz, Orange & Lemons clarify viral Mindoro gig
It's a lesson learned for all parties as the organizers have found the "root cause" of the viral Mindoro gig mishap between Orange & Lemons and actress Francine Diaz. .....»»
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.....»»
BCU Trains Book Writers and Researchers In The Artand Scienceof Scholarly Publishing
by Genevieve Balance Kupang and Fred Florenz O. AbastillasBaguio Central University (BCU) recently held a two-day training workshop last April 29-30, 2024, titled "Write and Publish: Books & High-Impact Journals," a significant step forward in the university's commitment to research excellence. In partnership with Beyond Books Publishing.....»»
Philippines contributes $3 million to ADF
The Philippines is providing $3 million (P171 million) to the Asian Development Bank fund meant to help poor and vulnerable economies in Asia-Pacific......»»
NEDA pushes for EO to strengthen RDCs’ role
The National Economic and Development Authority is pushing for the issuance of an executive order aimed at strengthening the role of Regional Development Councils as part of efforts to achieve inclusive growth and development......»»
Why many managers do not manage well
“One day,” says the hard-working employee, “My manager pulled up in his brand-new Lexus, and I couldn’t help but admire it. “Nice car,” he said as his manager got out......»»
Agriculture loans hit P213 billion in 2022
The share of agriculture loans and services granted by the banking sector picked up to 18.1 percent in 2022 from 17.6 percent in 2021 as the agriculture industry slowly recovered from the COVID pandemic......»»
Philippines, Cambodia finalize deal on double taxation
The governments of the Philippines and Cambodia have concluded the double taxation agreement in a bid to improve trade and investment system mechanisms......»»
Zubiri kinunsinte pagbusisi sa ‘PDEA leaks’
Hindi pakikialaman ni Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri ang chairman ng Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs kung itutuloy pa ang imbestigasyon sa nag-leak na dokumento ng Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) tungkol kay Pangulong Bongbong Marcos. The post Zubiri kinunsinte pagbusisi sa ‘PDEA leaks’ first appeared on Abante......»»
Remolino, Alcoseba are top Pinoy finishers in Subic Bay Triathlon
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu’s triathlon aces Andrew Kim Remolino and Raven Faith Alcoseba emerged as the top Filipino finishers in the 2024 Asia Triathlon Cup Subic Bay on Saturday, May 4, in Subic, Zambales. Remolino, a double-silver medalist of the Southeast Asian Games (SEAG), finished 13th overall among 53 other triathletes from Australia, South.....»»