MANILA, Philippines — Cigarettes worth an estimated P1.1 billion were recovered from trailer trucks and a container van supposedly unattended in Batangas City on Wednesday morning, the Philippine National Police Highway Patrol Group (PNP HPG) said. Police found the trucks after a car owner reported his sedan stolen, and authorities traced the vehicle through its […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines – A rainy Friday is expected nationwide due to the northeast monsoon (amihan), shear line and easterlies, according to the state weather bureau. In its 5 a.m. weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said cloudy skies, rain, with possible flooding and landslides brought by the northeast monsoon
Read MoreAfter an industry-shaping world tour and a string of successful albums, Taylor Swift rang in the New Year by extending her support to a children’s hospital and a charity organization. Swift’s donations were warmly received by the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville, Tennessee, as seen on its Instagram page on Wednesday, […]
Read MoreINGLEWOOD, California — Kawhi Leonard scored 45 points, James Harden added 20 and the Los Angeles Clippers recovered from blowing a 21-point lead to beat the Utah Jazz 118-101 on Thursday night, extending their winning streak to a season-best six games. Leonard was the only Clippers starter on the floor for much of the fourth […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday urged Filipinos to welcome the New Year by looking beyond their personal resolutions and to reflect instead on their collective role in shaping the country. In his New Year message, Marcos called on everyone to embrace 2026 with discipline, confidence, and a shared commitment to the […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Cignal Super Spikers have bid farewell to former Finals MVP Steven Rotter and Vince Maglinao ahead of the 2026 Spikers’ Turf season. “From powerful spikes to solid blocks and that ever-present bright smile, you brought incredible energy to the Cignal Super Spikers. Best of luck on your next journey, Steven Rotter!” Cignal […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Around 15,000 police officers will be deployed for security during the 2026 celebration of the Feast of Jesus Nazareno in Manila, acting Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said Friday. Hundreds of thousands — if not millions — of devotees participate in the week-long activities for the […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Passengers returning to their homes after the Christmas and New Year celebrations on Friday will experience cloudy skies and rains brought by three weather systems, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. In its 4 p.m. bulletin, the state weather bureau said cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and […]
Read MoreMANILA — More House members are denying having received a P2-million Christmas bonus as alleged by Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste. Lanao Del Sur 1st District Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong described the allegation as “not only unfair” but also disingenuous and a “misrepresentation” of what he said was funding for Maintenance and Other Operating […]
Read MoreGraduating University of the Philippines (UP) players Harold Alarcon, Gerry Abadiano, Terrence Fortea, Reyland Torres, and Janjan Felicilda, collectively known as the “Maroon 5,” shared heartfelt farewell messages to the UP Fighting Maroons and the Diliman community as they close their collegiate basketball chapter. The five players reached the UAAP men’s basketball finals in all […]
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