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Toledo Trojans take on Dasma, Isabela in PCAP All-Filipino Conference
Toledo Trojans take on Dasma, Isabela in PCAP All-Filipino Conference
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Toledo-Xignex Trojans will resume their Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) All-Filipino Conference campaign by facing two more northern division teams on Wednesday, April 24. The Trojans will (...)
Cebu Daily Mail - 23 April 2024
Mary J. Blige, Cher, Ozzy Osbourne get into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Mary J. Blige, Cher, Ozzy Osbourne get into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
NEW YORK — Mary J. Blige, Cher, Foreigner, A Tribe Called Quest, Kool & The Gang and Ozzy Osbourne have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a class that also includes folk-rockers Dave Matthews Band and singer-guitarist (...)
Inquirer.net - 23 April 2024
Xi Jinping's governance mistakes look set to continue
Hong Kong, April 23 (ANI): Chairman Xi Jinping ascended the highest throne of the Chinese political hierarchy nearly 14 years ago. His leadership was initially almost faultless from China's point of view, as the nation prospered economically, (...)
Manila News - 23 April 2024
World Book Day
A student searches for a book inside the Davao City Library and Information Center on Tuesday (23 April 2024), designated as World Book Day. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) created the World Book (...)
Minda News - 23 April 2024
Cebu City Task Force: 4 big violators of easement law to be given final notices
Cebu City Task Force: 4 big violators of easement law to be given final notices
CEBU CITY, Phililppines — At least 4 big establishments located along the Estero de Parian in Cebu City that have violated the 3-meter easement law will be given 72-hour final notices to voluntarily remove those structures blocking the (...)
Cebu Daily Mail - 23 April 2024
El Niao effects reported nationwide
THE INTENSE heat and its effects nationwide continue to dominate the current news cycle. The hot summer season from March to early May has exacerbated the effect of El Nino. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services (...)
Philippine Times - 23 April 2024
Taiwanese leads ICTSI Luisita; Bisera 3 shots behind
TARLAC – Chinese-Taipei’s Hsuan Chen produced a stunning backside charge, carding a four-under 68 in scorching conditions to grab a one-stroke lead over Thai Queen Meesom-us in the first round of the $100,000 ICTSI Luisita Ladies International (...)
Tempo - 23 April 2024
PSL Global 2024 Visayas Qualifiers to invade Cebu in May
PSL Global 2024 Visayas Qualifiers to invade Cebu in May
CEBU CITY, Philippines–The Pilipinas Super League or PSL Global Challenge 2024 – Visayas Qualifiers will roll off on May 5, 2024, in Danao City, north Cebu. No less than Cebu City Councilor and Cebuano Hotshot Dondon Hontiveros was appointed (...)
Cebu Daily Mail - 23 April 2024
Natural Ingredients, Powerful Results: Watsons Fights Against Ocean Plastic Waste Through Naturals by Watsons’ (...)
Natural Ingredients, Powerful Results: Watsons Fights Against Ocean Plastic Waste Through Naturals by Watsons’ (...)
In celebration of Earth Day, Watsons, the flagship health and beauty brand of AS Watson Group, is proud to launch Naturals by Watsons’ Special Edition Blue Beauty range in Hong Kong, Thailand and Taiwan markets, as well as plans to expand to (...)
Cebu Daily Mail - 23 April 2024
Recultivating and embracing Philippine Native Trees over Exotic species
Recultivating and embracing Philippine Native Trees over Exotic species
Offering more than just a scenic backdrop, the natural splendor of Philippine native trees is finely tuned to our country’s ecosystem. In taking initiatives towards environmental action, recultivating and embracing native species of trees is an (...)
Cebu Daily Mail - 23 April 2024
Bongbong Marcos feels ‘lucky’ to have a ‘very protective’ wife
Bongbong Marcos feels ‘lucky’ to have a ‘very protective’ wife
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called himself a “lucky husband” for having a “very protective” wife, First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos. Araneta-Marcos slammed Vice President Sara Duterte over the latter’s behavior during a (...)
Cebu Daily Mail - 23 April 2024
Your favorite appliance store gets a fresh upgrade!
Your favorite appliance store gets a fresh upgrade!
Shop at your convenience for your appliance and electronics needs at the newly-renovated SM Appliance Center at SM City Cebu. You’ll certainly #FeeltheDifference with spacious, brightly-lit aisles, and an inviting interior made with a modern (...)
Cebu Daily Mail - 23 April 2024
Win a Dream Getaway: Join CDN Digital’s International Travel Fair 2024 Panglao Paradise Giveaway!
Win a Dream Getaway: Join CDN Digital’s International Travel Fair 2024 Panglao Paradise Giveaway!
As part of its series of activities for its 5th-anniversary celebration, CDN Digital partners with the 9th International Travel Fair (ITF) for an online giveaway where one lucky winner will get to win a 3-day and 2-night staycation in a (...)
Cebu Daily Mail - 23 April 2024
IRONMAN 70.3 Lapu-Lapu: PRO-7 recorded zero crimes during tilt
IRONMAN 70.3 Lapu-Lapu: PRO-7 recorded zero crimes during tilt
CEBU CITY, Philippines – No crimes related to this year’s IRONMAN 70.3 Lapu-Lapu triathlon were recorded by police despite the huge number of foreigners competing. This year’s edition of the premier triathlon was participated by athletes from (...)
Cebu Daily Mail - 23 April 2024
NM Cadiz lords Cebu Chess Hub Open Rapid tilt
NM Cadiz lords Cebu Chess Hub Open Rapid tilt
CEBU CITY, Philippines — National Master (NM) Arnolito Cadiz ruled the Cebu Chess Hub’s Open Rapid Tournament held over the weekend. NM Cadiz, one of Cebu’s seasoned woodpushers, finished his campaign with a near-perfect 8.0 points in the (...)
Cebu Daily Mail - 23 April 2024
Maxey nearly rallies 76ers before late turnover in Game 2 loss
Maxey nearly rallies 76ers before late turnover in Game 2 loss
NEW YORK — Tyrese Maxey’s body was hurting and he was battling the chills on his off night in New York. He was dealing with a different kind of pain Monday. Maxey nearly rallied the Philadelphia 76ers to a victory with a sensational fourth (...)
Inquirer.net - 23 April 2024
PVL: Sisi Rondina helps Choco Mucho escape Farm Fresh
PVL: Sisi Rondina helps Choco Mucho escape Farm Fresh
MANILA, Philippines–Sisi Rondina powered Choco Mucho to survive a five-set thriller against Farm Fresh, 25-15, 24-26, 21-25, 25-21, 15-12 in the PVL All-Filipino Conference Tuesday night at PhilSports Arena. Rondina was instrumental for the (...)
Inquirer.net - 23 April 2024
Pasig announces road closure due to leaning pole
MANILA, Philippines — The local government unit (LGU) of Pasig City said on Tuesday that a portion of a road in Barangay Caniogan will be temporarily closed to traffic from Wednesday to Thursday. This was due to a leaning pole which the Manila (...)
Inquirer.net - 23 April 2024
NTF-Elcac claims NDF is ‘biggest terror-groomer' in PH
NTF-Elcac claims NDF is ‘biggest terror-groomer' in PH
National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-Elcac) Executive Director and Undersecretary Ernesto Torres Jr. accused the National Democratic Front (NDF) as the foremost terror-groomer among the various terrorist groups (...)
Inquirer.net - 23 April 2024
Messenger link that leads user to pension subsidy is fake, warns DSWD
Messenger link that leads user to pension subsidy is fake, warns DSWD
MANILA, Philippines — A Messenger link which claims to provide a pension subsidy from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is fake, according to the lead government agency responsible for providing social services to the (...)
Inquirer.net - 23 April 2024
Marathon runner receives rejection email with his face on it, goes viral online
Marathon runner receives rejection email with his face on it, goes viral online
Marathon runner Nick Parisi never thought that he would be able to participate in a marathon but he successfully was able to do so. He never imagined the day would come when he’d become a viral meme, but a rejection letter for the New York (...)
Inquirer.net - 23 April 2024
Rosmar excitedly announces her new pares business, which comes with 'unlimited swimming'
Rosmar excitedly announces her new pares business, which comes with 'unlimited swimming'
Rosemarie Tan, renowned entrepreneur, vlogger, and CEO of the skincare brand Rosmar Skincare, caused a stir on social media with one of her latest Facebook posts. In it, she unveiled her new Pares business–which she named “Rosemar Pares (...)
Inquirer.net - 23 April 2024
5.1-magnitude earthquake jolts Batanes area
5.1-magnitude earthquake jolts Batanes area
MANILA, Philippines — A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck the waters off Batanes on Tuesday evening, the state seismology bureau said. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), the epicenter of the earthquake (...)
Inquirer.net - 23 April 2024
'Watcher' launches new subscription service after announcing their departure from YouTube
'Watcher' launches new subscription service after announcing their departure from YouTube
Watcher Entertainment announced that they are departing from YouTube, to move to their own subscription service. Watcher was formed by the trio Ryan Bergara, Shane Madej, and Steven Lim who were behind well-known BuzzFeed shows “Worth It” and (...)
Inquirer.net - 23 April 2024
DMW: Contract verification, documentary processing for Canada OFWs
DMW: Contract verification, documentary processing for Canada OFWs
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has issued an advisory mandating all Filipino migrant workers bound for Canada to undergo contract verification and documentary processing. DMW’s Advisory No. 9 defines a Filipino (...)
Inquirer.net - 23 April 2024
EU parliament votes forced labour ban with China in its sights
EU parliament votes forced labour ban with China in its sights
STRASBOURG, France – EU lawmakers voted on Tuesday to ban products made using forced labor which supporters hope will be used to block goods from China, at the risk of raising tensions with Beijing. The law does not directly mention China, but (...)
Inquirer.net - 23 April 2024
BI arrests 2 Chinese fugitives in Cebu, Parañaque
BI arrests 2 Chinese fugitives in Cebu, Parañaque
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Tuesday said it arrested two Chinese fugitives in separate operations in Cebu and Metro Manila. Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco identified the foreigners as Zhu Yuanjiang, 25, (...)
Inquirer.net - 23 April 2024