Philippines says Iranian forces free 1 of 4 Filipino hostages
MANILA, May 10 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday said that one of the four Filipino sailors taken hostage by Iranian forces last month has been freed. The DFA said the Philippines welcomes the "good news," adding that the sailor is expected to arrive in Manila later Friday. "We appreciate Iran's gesture," the DFA said in a statement but did not elaborate. Th.....»»
A chef’s laboratory
We had the good fortune of trying Filipino ingredients as presented by a very progressive chef and his team one summer evening.......»»
DoubleDragon to breach P100 billion total equity for the first time in 2024
In a disclosure on Friday, the firm said that it is one of the companies in the country which is positioned to bag a total equity at a 12-digit level. .....»»
Mavericks deal Thunder 1st playoff loss
The Dallas Mavericks handed the Oklahoma City Thunder their first loss in the NBA playoffs, 119-110, to tie the best-of-seven Western Conference semifinals at one game apiece Friday (Manila time)......»»
Conversion, condemnation and rejectionist religion
This week has been a tough one for me in the “faith” department for a couple of reasons......»»
EcoWaste Coalition: Over 20 Stores Sell Mercury Cosmetics in Pasay City
9 May 2024, Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition denounced the rampant sale in Pasay City of imported skin-whitening products laden with mercury as if such act is within the bounds of law.The group revealed the unlawful act after identifying over 20 retail stores that sell one or more brands of cosmetics adulterated with mercury, a highly toxic chemic.....»»
Marcos Jr. vows to fund coconut export program
President Marcos has vowed to provide funding for a Philippine Coconut Authority program that aims to plant 100 million coconut trees by the end of his term to reach the goal of making the Philippines the number one coconut exporting country in the world......»»
DIA taxi crackdown yields 32 apprehensions
An official from the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board-Davao Region (LTFRB-Davao) reported approximately 32 apprehensions, including one case involving a taxi driver soliciting passengers inside Francisco Bangoy International Airport, also known as Davao International Airport (DIA)......»»
Blockbuster showdown
Creamline aims to save an old dynasty while Choco Mucho seeks to build a new one as they face off today in a dream Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference title showdown that is expected to break attendance records at the Smart Araneta Coliseum......»»
Lady Knights barge into semis
The Letran Lady Knights’ under Oliver Almadro completed their transformation from a non-Final Four team a year ago to being one this season......»»
Tolentino, Hoffman deliver
John Cabang Tolentino and Lauren Hoffman only had one thing in mind – deliver a performance to remember......»»
Malilay earned a silver in the IJJF Asian Youth Jiu-Jitsu tilt
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuana Jiu-Jitsu ace Ellise Xoe Malilay clinched a silver medal in her campaign at the Jiu-Jitsu International Federation (JJIF) Asian Youth Jiu-Jitsu Championships in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Wednesday, May 8. Ellise Xoe, one of the Malilay Jiu-Jitsu siblings, competed in the under-18 -40 kg division representing the Philippine.....»»
Papua New Guinea stick to experience in T20 World Cup 2024 squad
New Delhi [India], May 8 (ANI): Ready for their second appearance at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, Papua New Guinea have named their 15-member squad set to feature in Group C at the tournament. As he did at the 2021 edition of the tournament, Assad Vala leads the Barramundis, who sealed their spot for this year's competition via the East Asia-Pacific regional final in July 2023. Vala is one of 10 players from their 2021 ca.....»»
Last ticket up for grabs
Only one slot is left to round out the playoff picture in the PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals and the knockout game to decide the last qualifier happens at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium tonight......»»
3 dead, 1 injured after multi-vehicle crash in Philippines
MANILA, May 7 (Xinhua) -- Three people have been killed and one severely injured following a multi-vehicle crash in Nueva Ecija province, north of Manila, police said Tuesday. Police said the accident happened on Monday after an Asian utility vehicle hit the rear of the tricycle carrying the three victims, causing it to lose control and collide with an oncoming tanker truck along a highway in Cabanatuan City in.....»»
CVIRAA 2024: Samsam urges probe into ‘spoiled food’ for Talisay delegates
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Talisay City Mayor Gerald Anthony “Samsam” Gullas is urging the Department of Education (DepEd) in Talisay City to investigate reports that one of their delegates to the Central Visayas Regional Athletic Association (CVIRAA) was served spoiled food. Apart from the spoiled food, the mayor has also received complaints about frozen food.....»»
Experienced champion Creamline unfazed vs hungry Choco Mucho
It’s easy to say that Creamline remains the favorite in its Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference finals reprise with sibling rival Choco Mucho after having waded into countless championship battles, won numerous crowns, and prevailed in all but one of their seemingly endless head-to-head showdowns......»»
Hindi ko siya mako-compare : Lovi Poe on filming international, local movie
Kapamilya actress Lovi Poe stressed that she could not compare filming a Hollywood film to a local one. .....»»
‘Dehumanizing and traumatic’ | Kin of political prisoners assail strip search
Gloria Almonte, 63, wife of political prisoner Dionisio Almonte, is one of those who experienced the “degrading and traumatic” strip search at the New Bilibid Prison (NPB) when she opted to visit her husband on April 21, around 1:45 pm. The post ‘Dehumanizing and traumatic’ | Kin of political prisoners assail strip search appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Daily Gospel, May 7
This is the Daily Gospel for today, May 7, 2024, which is the Tuesday of the Sixth Sunday of Easter. READ MORE: Daily Gospel, May 6 Daily Gospel, May 5 Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John 16, 5-11. Jesus said to his disciples: “Now I am going to the one who sent me,.....»»