[Ilonggo Notes] Taking a heritage walk along Roxas City
Roxas City, the capital of Capiz, is undergoing a major building and development boom, with improvements in the Culasi port (gateways to Northern Panay, Romblon, Lucena, and Batangas). New resorts and...
View ArticleA rescued worker’s tale of torture in Porac POGO
PAMPANGA, Philippines – The dark underbelly of Philippine offshore gaming operations has again come to light following the harrowing ordeal of Yu Zhou Jing, a 31-year-old Chinese national. His bruised...
View ArticleSummer Game Fest 2024: ‘Lego Horizon Adventures,’‘Civilization VII’ and the 8...
Gamers got to see the next biggest titles at Summer Game Fest 2024, held on Saturday, June 8, Philippine time. The livestreamed event showed off new trailers for previously announced games, ports such...
View ArticleIn Switzerland, schools invite bullies to help the bullied
(Trigger warning: This article includes explicit description of bullying.) When Ben was 11, his parents noticed his grades had dropped. He stopped talking about school. On Sunday evenings, he often...
View Article[OPINION] A comprehensive global health network must include Taiwan
(This was written in time for the 77th session of the World Health Assembly, which was scheduled to commence in Geneva, Switzerland, from May 27 to June 1, 2024.) Over the past few decades, Taiwan has...
View ArticleMarcos orders overhaul of ‘redundant’ gov’t performance management,...
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has suspended the implementation of the government’s Results-Based Performance Management System (RBPMS) and Performance-Based Incentive System...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: San Miguel vs Meralco – PBA Philippine Cup Finals Game 3
MANILA, Philippines – It’s shaping to be an unpredictable series. After Meralco hacked out a Game 1 shocker, San Miguel Beer pulled one of its own, rising from a four-point deficit in the dying...
View ArticlePhilippines bans bird imports from Australia over avian flu outbreaks
MANILA, Philippines – In light of recent outbreaks of avian flu in Australia, the Department of Agriculture imposed a temporary ban on the importation of domestic and wild birds from Australia in a...
View ArticleThe Green Report: San Enrique, the community that cares for mangroves
MANILA, Philippines – Stronger storms are expected to hit the Philippines in the coming years. One of the nature-based solutions that can be used against stronger storms is the planting and taking...
View ArticleIN PHOTOS: The Binibining Pilipinas 2024 delegates stun in their national...
MANILA, Philippines – The Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. (BPCI) unveiled on Saturday, June 8, the national costumes of it 2024 delegates. The 40 beauty queens showcased their elaborate ensembles...
View ArticleGilas Pilipinas reunion continues as Ange Kouame, RJ Abarrientos join Strong...
MANILA, Philippines – The reunion of Gilas Pilipinas players continues as RJ Abarrientos and Ange Kouame signed with Strong Group Athletics to play in the upcoming William Jones Cup in Taiwan in July....
View ArticleBlumhouse Games reveals slate of 6 original horror titles
Indie Horror fans rejoice as Blumhouse (M3GAN, Halloween) unveils game subsidiary Blumhouse Games, revealing a slate of six new horror titles to launch later this year and beyond. Play Video Revealed...
View ArticleSheron Dayoc’s ‘The Gospel of the Beast’ wins at Bali Int’l Film Festival...
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines – Southern Lantern Studios’ The Gospel of The Beast was awarded Best Feature Narrative at the 17th Bali International Film Festival – Balinale on Friday, June 7. The Gospel...
View Article38th Negros Trade Fair to feature products of former rebel stronghold...
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines – Highlighting polarized communities to display their locally-produced products is not just a powerful way to provide them with sustainable livelihoods. It also plays a...
View ArticleREVIEW: Why you need to watch ‘How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies’
M is good for nothing. At least, that’s how his Amah describes him. Unwilling to put an effort into his life, he dropped out of university to make a quick buck as a game caster. He doesn’t understand...
View ArticleAs Mavs seek improvement in Game 2, Celtics mindful of ‘wedge’ tactic
BOSTON, USA – Boston Celtics stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown aren’t letting Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd create a rift between them ahead of Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday night, June 9...
View Article‘Case closed’: Jodi Sta. Maria and Pampi Lacson’s marriage annulled after 13...
MANILA, Philippines – Jodi Sta. Maria took to Instagram on Sunday, June 9, to announce that her marriage to Panfilo “Pampi” Lacson Jr. has been annulled, noting that the tedious process was a “test of...
View ArticleSex education, a crucial tool for Druze women to balance health and tradition
Sex education is still a widely controversial topic: while some people believe it’s essential to teach young people about sex and sexuality in schools, others argue that it’s inappropriate and should...
View ArticleBy avoiding early foul trouble, Almazan plays key role as Meralco regains...
MANILA, Philippines – Raymond Almazan knows the longer he stays on the court, the more chances he gets to help Meralco. By avoiding early foul trouble, Almazan played a crucial role as the Bolts...
View Article2 APO Frat members killed, 10 injured in an accident en route from Rover Vigil
KALIBO, Aklan — Two people were killed and 10 injured in a road accident involving Alpha Phi Omega (APO) Fraternity after their van crashed with a parked wing van on a national highway in Malungon,...
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