Lakers know they’re still fighting history vs Nuggets in Game 5
The Los Angeles Lakers ended nearly two seasons of frustration against Denver and stayed alive in the Western Conference quarterfinal series. Now the goal is to make NBA history. Los Angeles’ 119-108...
View ArticleHow can excessive heat affect you and your body?
MANILA, Philippines – The dry season is upon us, and the sweltering heat isn’t going anywhere soon. According to state weather bureau PAGASA, the highest heat index recorded so far was 53°C on April...
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After deadline, unconsolidated jeepneys have until mid-May before LTFRB...
MANILA, Philippines – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) will give unconsolidated jeepneys a 15-day leeway to still ply their routes before the government starts...
View ArticleCebu water district heads file complaint vs city officials over ‘trespassing’...
CEBU, Philippines – The heads of the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) sued Cebu City officials for abuse of authority, grave misconduct, and coercion, in connection with their role in the...
View ArticleValenzuela LGU’s class suspension policy now takes heat index into account
MANILA, Philippines – The Valenzuela City government has revised its class suspension ordinance, now factoring in the “dangerous heat index” for automatic suspension of face-to-face classes. The heat...
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Maharlika eyes investments in Clark Freeport, New Clark City
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s sovereign wealth fund is eyeing major investments in the Clark Freeport and Special Economic Zone in Central Luzon. The Maharlika Investment...
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FACT CHECK: Spanish frigate Cristóbal Colón not in PH for maritime...
Claim: Spanish frigate Cristóbal Colón (F-105) is in the Philippines for maritime cooperation activities. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The YouTube video bearing the claim has over 6,628...
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View from Manila: Propaganda masters? China drags Teodoro, Año in latest...
MANILA, Philippines – The latest from China in its continuing narrative on the Ayungin Shoal (Second Thomas Shoal) is that no less than Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. and National Security...
View ArticleZambales’ Iba town heat index reaches 53°C | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Heat index in Zambales’ Iba town soars to 53°C on April 28 The heat index in Iba, Zambales, reaches a scorching...
View ArticleMVP candidate Angge Poyos not after individual award, keeps eye on UAAP crown
MANILA, Philippines – A stellar run with the UST Golden Tigresses has put Angge Poyos in the running to become just the third rookie to win MVP in the UAAP women’s volleyball tournament. NU Bulldogs...
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LTFRB: 60% jeepney consolidation in NCR ‘more than enough’ for commuters
MANILA, Philippines – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is “confident” that at least 60% of jeepneys in Metro Manila will consolidate before the deadline passes on...
View ArticleDOLE, Robinsons Malls to host Job Fairs starting May 1
(This is a press release from Robinsons Malls.) MANILA, Philippines – Robinsons Malls in cooperation with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), will host a series of Job Fairs for job...
View Article[Kitchen 143] Modern cuisina Italiana at Al Dente Pasta Bar
Kitchen 143 now heads out of the home kitchen and visits old and new favorite restaurants in and out of Metro Manila. In this episode, Kitchen 143 host Michelle Aventajado of Momma ‘N Manila heads to...
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Banking, retail, food: Here are the most valuable Filipino brands in 2024
MANILA, Philippines – London-based brand valuation consultancy agency Brand Finance recently released its latest Brand Finance Philippines 2024 report, with companies from the banking,...
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Comelec says premature campaigning will be prohibited in 2025 midterm polls
MANILA, Philippines – Premature campaigning rules will immediately apply to politicians once they file their certificates of candidacy (COC) for the 2025 midterm elections, Commission on Elections...
View ArticleCountries criticize China after latest water cannon use in Bajo de Masinloc
MANILA, Philippines – Envoys of different foreign countries, including treaty-ally the United States, criticized China for “disrupting” a Philippine mission to Bajo de Masinloc, a feature in the West...
View ArticleLucky 13: Choco Mucho pioneer Madayag relieved to finally solve Creamline puzzle
MANILA, Philippines – If at first you don’t succeed, try and try again, and again, and again. That was the simple mindset of the Choco Mucho Flying Titans heading to the 2024 PVL All-Filipino...
View ArticleJudge fines Trump $9,000 for contempt in hush money trial, threatens jail
The judge overseeing Donald Trump’s criminal hush money trial fined the former US president $9,000 for contempt of court on Tuesday, April 30, and said he would consider jailing him if he continued to...
View ArticleWorld Court rejects emergency measures over German arms exports to Israel
THE HAGUE – Judges at the International Court of Justice on Tuesday, April 30, ruled against issuing emergency orders to stop German arms exports to Israel, adding that they remained deeply concerned...
View ArticleDepEd wants to fast-track return to old academic calendar by March 2025 | The...
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: ‘Aggressive’ revert to old academic calendar eyed for school year 2024 to 2025 The Department of Education wants...
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