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He can’t escape the law for life: Hontiveros wants Quiboloy’s passport canceled
He can’t escape the law for life: Hontiveros wants Quiboloy’s passport canceled
MANILA, Philippines — Senator Risa Hontiveros, who pushed to cancel Apollo Quiboloy’s gun permit, now aims to revoke his passport. Quiboloy, leader of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC), faces arrest orders from two courts and the Senate due to (...)
Cebu Daily Mail - 29 April 2024
Soak in Suds: Lumabay-Labay Club '57 brings back the iconic Labay Foam Party for the 10th time
Soak in Suds: Lumabay-Labay Club '57 brings back the iconic Labay Foam Party for the 10th time
Prepare for a night of foam-filled fun as Lumabay-Labay Club ’57 proudly announces the return of its iconic Labay Foam Party! Immerse yourself in suds and neon lights with this year’s theme of Xenon Nights. This long-awaited event sparked (...)
Inquirer.net - 29 April 2024
Ex-Philippine Leader Duterte Rails Against Marcos and U.S. in Chinese Media - TIME
Ex-Philippine Leader Duterte Rails Against Marcos and U.S. in Chinese Media TIME
Manila News - 28 April 2024
Marcos welcome new police graduates from MILF, MNLF
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews / 29 April) — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr is the guest speaker during the graduation ceremonies of the first batch of former Moro guerillas who joined the Philippine National Police (PNP). The historic rites (...)
Minda News - 28 April 2024
Dad in Cebu City tries to steal watch in mall, gets caught, jailed
Dad in Cebu City tries to steal watch in mall, gets caught, jailed
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A jobless man, who wanted money to provide for his family of four, ended deeper into trouble when he landed in jail after he was caught allegedly trying to shoplift or steal a watch worth nearly P3,000 in a mall in Cebu (...)
Cebu Daily Mail - 29 April 2024
Serious Crash, Maraekakaho Road, Longlands
Police are responding to a two vehicle crash on Maraekakaho Road at the roundabout intersecting with Longlands Road and State Highway 2. The crash was reported around 8:50am. It appears three people are in serious conditions. The Serious Crash (...)
Philippine Times - 28 April 2024
Brunson tallies career playoff-high, leads Knicks over 76ers for 3-1 lead
By ASSOCIATED PRESS PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Brunson had just finished the highest-scoring game of his playoff career, the highest ever by a New York Knicks player in the postseason, and he was impressed. Not by his own performance. Brunson (...)
Tempo - 29 April 2024
Here are the venues for CVIRAA Meet 2024
Here are the venues for CVIRAA Meet 2024
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Get ready for one of the biggest sports events in the region, the Central Visayas Regional Athletic Meet (CVIRAA), happening from May 2 to 9, 2024. Whether you’re competing as an athlete or watching, make sure you know (...)
Cebu Daily Mail - 29 April 2024
PH economy seen to accelerate in 2024 but faces high inflation, El Niño-driven risks
PH economy seen to accelerate in 2024 but faces high inflation, El Niño-driven risks
The Philippine economy is expected to grow faster this year, but it might not reach the government’s target due to the impact of the El Niño climate phenomenon on food supply and the risk of high inflation. According to Union Bank of the (...)
Cebu Daily Mail - 29 April 2024
NBA: Knicks get help from Brunson to beat 76ers
NBA: Knicks get help from Brunson to beat 76ers
PHILADELPHIA — Jalen Brunson had just finished the highest-scoring game of his playoff career, the highest ever by a New York Knicks player in the postseason, and he was impressed. Not by his own performance. Brunson loathes talking about that. (...)
Cebu Daily Mail - 29 April 2024
Tornadoes in Oklahoma kill 4
Tornadoes in Oklahoma kill 4
SULPHUR, Okla. — Tornadoes killed four people in Oklahoma and left thousands without power Sunday after a destructive outbreak of severe weather flattened buildings in the heart of one rural town and injured at least 100 people across the (...)
Cebu Daily Mail - 29 April 2024
DOT wants more tourists to discover Mindanao
DOT wants more tourists to discover Mindanao
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines — The Department of Tourism (DOT) is doing everything it can to attract tourists, both from within the country and abroad, to visit Mindanao. The peace and security situation in the region has greatly improved (...)
Cebu Daily Mail - 29 April 2024
‘Balikatan’ warships stalked by China vessel
‘Balikatan’ warships stalked by China vessel
MANILA, Philippines — The multilateral Maritian exercises (MME) being conducted off Palawan as part of this year’s “Balikatan” (shoulder-to-shoulder) war games apparently continued to be tracked by another Chinese gray ship which was spotted on (...)
Cebu Daily Mail - 29 April 2024
Bowling: Bolongan captures another SUGBU monthly title
Bowling: Bolongan captures another SUGBU monthly title
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Elite bowler Luke Bolongan added another title to his huge collection after capturing the “Bowler of the Month” for April of the Sugbuanon Bowlers United (SUGBU) on Sunday, April 28, at the SM Seaside City Cebu Bowling (...)
Cebu Daily Mail - 29 April 2024
SMB clinches top seed, twice-to-beat armor; Meralco stays in playoff picture
By REYNALD MAGALLON San Miguel Beer shrugged off a tough stand from a Robert Bolick-less NLEX, 120-103 , to assure itself of the top seed at the end of the eliminations in the 2024 PBA Philippine Cup at the PhilSports Arena on Sunday, April 28. (...)
Tempo - 29 April 2024
Alcaraz cruises past Brazilian foe in Madrid
By ASSOCIATED PRESS MADRID (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz continues to make a successful return from injury at the Madrid Open. The two-time defending champion cruised past Thiago Seyboth Wild in the third round on Sunday, April 28, to earn another (...)
Tempo - 29 April 2024
George, Harden spark Clippers even series with Mavs
By ASSOCIATED PRESS DALLAS (AP) — Paul George and James Harden are two-for-two without Kawhi Leonard in the Los Angeles Clippers’ first-round playoff series against Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks. The healthy LA stars can (...)
Tempo - 29 April 2024
PLDT’s Savi Davison is PVL Press Corps Player of the Week
It was a bittersweet ending to the PVL All-Filipino Conference for PLDT’s Savi Davison, as she and the High Speed Hitters shocked perennial powerhouse Creamline in four sets to end their campaign on a high Thursday night, April 25. Davison (...)
Tempo - 29 April 2024
BDO Unibank, Inc. and SM Keppel Land, Inc. Notice of Merger (Second Publication)
BDO Unibank, Inc. and SM Keppel Land, Inc. Notice of Merger (Second Publication)
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Inquirer.net - 29 April 2024
‘Balikatan’ warships stalked by China vessel
‘Balikatan’ warships stalked by China vessel
MANILA, Philippines — The multilateral Maritian exercises (MME) being conducted off Palawan as part of this year’s “Balikatan” (shoulder-to-shoulder) war games apparently continued to be tracked by another Chinese gray ship which was spotted on (...)
Inquirer.net - 29 April 2024
Los Baños LGU directs all schools to shift to online classes due to extreme heat
Los Baños LGU directs all schools to shift to online classes due to extreme heat
MANILA, Philippines — The local government of Los Baños in Laguna has directed its schools and universities to shift to online classes or adopt modular learning from Monday (April 29) to Tuesday (April 30) due to extreme heat. “Dahil sa hindi (...)
Inquirer.net - 29 April 2024
Bowling: Bolongan captures another SUGBU monthly title
Bowling: Bolongan captures another SUGBU monthly title
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Elite bowler Luke Bolongan added another title to his huge collection after capturing the “Bowler of the Month” for April of the Sugbuanon Bowlers United (SUGBU) on Sunday, April 28, at the SM Seaside City Cebu Bowling (...)
Inquirer.net - 29 April 2024
Dagupan City to reach heat index of 47°C on April 29 — Pagasa
Dagupan City to reach heat index of 47°C on April 29 — Pagasa
MANILA, Philippines — Dagupan City in Pangasinan is expected to experience extreme heat and reach the highest index on Monday at 47 degrees Celsius (°C), the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) (...)
Inquirer.net - 29 April 2024
Dozens of tornadoes plow central US, at least 5 killed
Dozens of tornadoes plow central US, at least 5 killed
Washington, United States — An exceptional number of tornadoes have ravaged parts of Oklahoma and nearby Great Plains states, leaving at least five dead, authorities and local media said Sunday. After 78 tornadoes were reported Friday, mostly (...)
Inquirer.net - 29 April 2024
Pagasa: Eastern Mindanao may experience rainy weather Monday
Pagasa: Eastern Mindanao may experience rainy weather Monday
MANILA, Philippines — Eastern parts of Mindanao may experience rainy weather on Monday due to the cloud clusters brought by the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ), according to the state weather bureau. While the ITCZ affects parts of (...)
Inquirer.net - 29 April 2024
Passage of harsh anti-LGBTQ+ law in Iraq draws diplomatic backlash
Passage of harsh anti-LGBTQ+ law in Iraq draws diplomatic backlash
BAGHDAD — Human rights groups and diplomats criticized a law that was quietly passed by the Iraqi parliament over the weekend that would impose heavy prison sentences on gay and transgender people. U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew (...)
Inquirer.net - 29 April 2024
Japan's ruling party loses all 3 seats in special vote
Japan's ruling party loses all 3 seats in special vote
TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s governing party, stung by an extensive slush funds scandal, appeared to have lost all three seats in Sunday’s parliamentary by-elections, according to media exit polls and preliminary results. The (...)
Inquirer.net - 29 April 2024