China rebukes US deployment of missiles in Indo-Pacific
Beijing officials are decrying the deployment of U.S. medium-range missiles in the Asia-Pacific region for the first time since the Cold War.China's Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian, at a regular press briefing Thursday, said China 'expresses grave concern" and 'strongly opposes the U.S. ... strengthening forward deployment at China's doorstep to seek unilateral military advantage.'The U.S. military on.....»»
Springtime in Washington: A lot of hope for the future
There is so much activity in Washington, DC at the start of the spring season, especially with the political situation getting warmer as the US presidential election draw.....»»
Blockbuster card in Mandaue
A seven-fight, 58-round card called Engkwentro 13 is guaranteed to rock the Mandaue Cultural and Sports Complex on May 1 with a pair of WBO Oriental championships at stake in a double main event featuring undefeated prospects and a former two-time world titlist gunning for another crack at the crown.....»»
Yet another milestone for ‘Bata’
The greatest billiards player of all time is a Filipino......»»
Solon to VP Duterte: Show some decency, resign from DepEd
MANILA, Philippines — A lawmaker has urged Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte to resign from her post as the chief of the Department of Education (DepEd). In a statement on Friday evening, Manila 3rd District Representative Joel Chua asserted that “it is time for accountability for VP Sara Duterte and the Duterte family.”.....»»
Celtics grind it out in playoff preparations
The Boston Celtics plunged into what their 35-year-old coach Joe Mazulla called the “training camp for the playoffs” during the one-week lull between Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs and their regular season final game. .....»»
Another green loan on the table for PLDT
Telco giant PLDT Inc. is planning to acquire another sustainable loan within the year, this time to help finance some of its initiatives in bridging the digital divide......»»
Concepcion leads agriculture trade visit to Malaysia
Leading Philippine agriculture companies are set to meet with Malaysian agriculture powerhouses from April 22 to 24 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in time for the 100th meeting of the ASEAN Business Advisory Council......»»
2 children dead in Philippine fire
MANILA, April 19 (Xinhua) -- Philippine police reported Friday that two children died in a fire after they were trapped inside their hut in Cavite province, south of Manila. Police said the fire gutted the siblings, the four-year-old girl and her three-year-old brother, around 3 p.m. local time Thursday. The children's 22-year-old mother told investigators that she left the siblings in the house to gather.....»»
Farm Fresh s Tubu, Viray embrace sharing minutes as team continues to improve
Farm Fresh Foxies hitters Trisha Tubu and Caitlin Viray have no complaints about sharing their playing time as the young team slowly learns to hit their stride in the ongoing 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference......»»
Korean original cast Haha, Sandara Park, SB19 s Josh to guest in Running Man PH 2
There are more familiar names in Philippine showbiz and K-pop who are slated to guest in the second season of "Running Man Philippines.".....»»
Coast Guard to join Balikatan exercises with US
For the first time, the Philippine Coast Guard will join the Balikatan military exercises with the United States, with six of its vessels being readied for “humanitarian armed service” role in the 16-day drill slated to begin on Monday......»»
Marcos orders grace period for e-trike penalties
President Marcos yesterday suspended for one month the imposition of penalties on e-bikes, e-trikes and other vehicles barred from traversing national roads, citing the need to give drivers more time to adjust to the new policy......»»
‘Marry My Husband’ star Park Min Young to meet Pinoy fans for the first time
Pinoy K-drama fans are in for a treat as “Marry My Husband” and “What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim” star Park Min Young is holding her first-ever fan meet in Manila......»»
Research shows F& B companies committed to plastic reduction, prompted by consumer demand
Tetra Pak’s research examined F&B manufacturers’ attitude to sustainability, now and in five years’ time......»»
Marcos suspends penalties for e-trike ban violators in Metro Manila
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and local government units to give more time to e-bike and e-trike drivers before banning them on major roads......»»
Weather tracker- Tropical Cyclone Kirrily brings 170km-h gusts to Queensland - Extreme weather
Cyclone downgraded after dense fog hits parts of the US and India while drought affects Philippines and southern Africa Tropical Cyclone Kirrily made landfall on the coast of Queensland on Thursday night (local time). Kirrily originated as a tropical low over the Coral Sea, and gradually intensified over several days. The tropical cyclone then quickly intensified on Thursday, reaching a category 2 system by 10am AEST, and.....»»
Choco, Creamline clash in keenly awaited tiff
Choco Mucho and Creamline, unquestionably the most popular volleyball teams in the land today, face off for the first time this year with one ey.....»»
Ronnie Liang recalls giving up chance to be K-pop idol trainee
Ronnie Liang recently recalled a time when he almost became a K-pop idol trainee in South Korea......»»
76ers squeak past Heat to seize No. 7 NBA playoff seed
The Philadelphia 76ers punched their ticket to the NBA Playoffs after escaping the Miami Heat, 105-104, Thursday morning (Manila time) at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia......»»