‘War-tapping’
The latest plot twist between the Philippines and China might just as well be a scene from an edge-of-your-seat espionage movie straight out of the Cold War era, where acts of spying and gathering information on one’s rivals characterized the rivalry between two world superpowers of that period – the United States and the communist Soviet Union......»»
Bato gives more details on ‘Judas’ cop
Senator Bato dela Rosa yesterday gave more details about the unnamed ranking police official allegedly convincing cops to testify against him in his drug war crimes case before the International Criminal Court......»»
Tapales beats Thai foe, Gaballo suffers first rd. TKO
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former world champion Marlon “Nightmare” Tapales and former interim world champion Reymart “Assassin” Gaballo had contrasting outcomes in their respective bouts on Saturday, May 10, at the Midas Hotel in Metro Manila. Tapales, the former WBA and IBF world super bantamweight champion, put on easy work against Nattapong Jankaew of Thailand.....»»
Gokongwei joins SPNEC board
Tycoon Lance Gokongwei has joined the board of Manuel V. Pangilinan-led SP New Energy Corp. (SPNEC), a company that is well positioned for growth with the development of the world’s largest solar project......»»
From bar dancer to candle vendor: The strength and resolve of a Cebuano single mother
CEBU CITY, Philippines – They always say that mothers, especially single mothers have the toughest job in the world. From carrying a child for nine months in their wombs, to enduring the cramps and contractions during childbirth, to nurturing a toddler into adolescence, and even beyond, mothers indeed handle a myriad of challenges with unwavering.....»»
Gigi emosyonal sa world tour, ina nasa ICU: She’s fighting for her life now
MAY mabigat na pinagdadaanan ang singer na si Gigi De Lana, lalo na’t malayo siya ngayon sa kanyang ina na si Gng. Imelda. Kasalukuyang nasa Canada kasi si Gigi para sa kanyang “Gigi Vibes” world tour na nakatakdang matapos ng May 18. Sa Facebook, ibinandera ng singer ang isang video na makikitang nasa kalagitnaan siya.....»»
EDITORIAL - Degrading searches
If the Department of Justice wants to stop “degrading” body searches conducted on visitors in the national prisons, it should provide the necessary equipment to carry out no-contact searches. Such scanners have been in use for a long time in airports around the world......»»
Comeback fight: Tapales set to battle Thai boxer for WBC title
CEBU CITY, Philippines —Former world champion Marlon “Nightmare” Tapales successfully weighed in for his highly anticipated comeback fight set for Friday, May 10, at the Midas Hotel and Casino in Pasay City, Metro Manila. Tapales, a former World Boxing Association (WBA) and International Boxing Federation (IBF) super bantamweight champion, will face Thai boxer Nattapong Jankaew.....»»
Liloan shooting: Gang war, personal grudge, love triangle eyed as possible motive
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Liloan police are investigating into gang dispute, personal conflict, or love triangle as three possible reasons for the shooting in Barangay Yati, Liloan town, northern Cebu, early on Thursday morning, May 9. The incident occurred past 3 a.m. and resulted in the death of a 16-year-old girl, with two other minors,.....»»
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......»»
US war vet, 100, to marry sweetheart, 96
Americans Harold Terens and Jeanne Swerlin promise their courtship is “better than Romeo and Juliet” – he is 100, she’s 96, and they marry next month in France, where the groom-to-be served during World War II......»»
Afan leads Philippines to 2nd overall finish in Asian grappling tilt
The Philippines, led by world champion Fierre Afan, proved itself as a major Asian grappling powerhouse after finishing second overall in the 2024 United World Wrestling (UWW) Asian Grappling Championship......»»
Clark International Airport ranks 24th as world s most beautiful airports
Clark International Airport ranks 24th as world s most beautiful airports.....»»
Civilian casualties rise in Myanmar s civil war as resistance forces tighten noose around military
Civilian casualties rise in Myanmar s civil war as resistance forces tighten noose around military.....»»
PLDT cited among world’s best procurement teams
The country’s largest integrated telco, PLDT, is among the global organizations recognized at the prestigious World Procurement Awards 2024, for having achieved procurement excellence......»»
Grandmas slay underwear fashion runway
At a recent benefit fashion show and concert in Recto, Manila, Avon launched its new 360 Comfort Bra and sent a powerful message of how women can shape the world through an inclusive fashion show that included models of different ages and sizes......»»
Alden Richards teases another Eraserheads project
Alden Richards is happy to hear that the beloved, iconic Filipino band Eraserheads is heading on to another world tour, and as producer Alden, the actor said there will be another related project that will be announced soon. .....»»
Destruction of Gaza in numbers: ‘Unlike anything we have studied’
As well as killing more than 34,000 people and causing catastrophic levels of hunger and injury, the seven-month war between Israel and Hamas has also caused massive material destruction in Gaza. “The rate of damage being registered is unlike anything we have studied before. It is much faster and more extensive than anything we have.....»»
SPNEC to pick foreign investors for P200 billion Terra Solar project
Manuel V. Pangilinan-led SP New Energy Corp. is considering to onboard as many as two foreign investors to support the company in the development of the P200-billion Terra Solar development in Nueva Ecija and Bulacan, which is poised to become the world’s largest solar project once completed......»»
Olympic-bound weightlifters eye training with Hidilyn Diaz s Chinese coach
Samahang Weightlifting ng Pilipinas president Monico Puentevella knew it would take a world-class coach for Paris-bound Vanessa Sarno, Elreen Ando and John Ceniza to have a legitimate shot at an Olympic gold medal......»»