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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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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