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So, who designed the collapsed Cabagan-Sta. Maria bridge in Isabela?
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has said that the 60-meter-long span of the 990-meter Cabagan-Sta. Maria Bridge in Isabela province that collapsed on February 27 suffered from a “design flaw,” noting...
View ArticlePope Francis, starting 4th week in hospital, shows improvement
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis is showing a “good response” to his treatment in the hospital for double pneumonia and his overall condition is gradually improving, the Vatican said on Saturday, March 8....
View ArticleIsrael, Hamas signal readiness for next ceasefire talks as mediators push for...
CAIRO, Egypt – Israel and Hamas signaled on Saturday, March 8, they were preparing for the next phase of ceasefire negotiations, as mediators pushed ahead with talks to extend the fragile 42-day...
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Broken heart takes long to heal; bad heart, COVID-19, even longer
Burnham Park in May 2020 was lush and pristine. The flowering plants around the lake threatened to take over the path, and the grass was knee-high. Three months after the lockdown, the city was trying...
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Why Catanduanes is a rising favorite Philippine destination
Often mentioned last when one converses about the Bicol region, the province of Catanduanes revealed itself with such unexpected surprise that it swiftly secured a place among my top five favorite...
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On PH jets’ fate, air strikes: Questions that hound recent Bukidnon crash
The deafening sound of C-130 flying above Villamor Air Base signified the return of two pilots to the Pasay City air base. Only this time, Major Jude Salang-Oy, 34, and 1st Lieutenant April John...
View Article[Time Trowel] The truth about the Tasaday
A trowel (/ˈtraʊ.əl/), in the hands of an archaeologist, is like a trusty sidekick — a tiny, yet mighty, instrument that uncovers ancient secrets, one well-placed scoop at a time. It’s the Sherlock...
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IN PHOTOS: Priest holds street confessions on Fridays of Lent
MANILA, Philippines – On Fridays of Lent, the streets are his confessional box. Photos shared by Father Danny Pajarillaga of Christ the King Parish (CTKP) in Filinvest II, Quezon City, show him...
View ArticleTrump administration ends Iraq’s waiver to buy Iranian electricity
WASHINGTON, DC, USA – The Trump administration rescinded a waiver on Saturday, March 8, that had allowed Iraq to pay Iran for electricity, as part of President Donald Trump’s “maximum pressure”...
View ArticleTeammate turned foe: Tamayo, Changwon best Quiambao, Goyang in KBL
MANILA, Philippines – Carl Tamayo got the better of high school teammate Kevin Quiambao in their first Korean Basketball League encounter. Tamayo produced 12 points, 4 assists, and 2 rebounds to help...
View ArticleNew interim chief minister? BARMM still silent
COTABATO CITY, Philippines – The Bangsamoro regional government has kept mum on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s reported appointment of Maguindanao del Norte Governor Abdulraof Macacua as the...
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ICE arrests Palestinian activist in Columbia University-owned apartment
NEW YORK, USA – Palestinian activist and recent Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil was arrested by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Saturday, March 8, in an apartment...
View ArticleDavao women rights advocates urge bets to tackle economic abuse problem
DAVAO, Philippines – Women’s rights advocates in Davao City urged candidates for local and national positions to adopt platforms that address women’s rights amid ongoing abuse issues in the city. At a...
View ArticleDOTr chief Vince Dizon terminates 3 airport staff after ‘tanim-bala’ incident
MANILA, Philippines – Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon announced the immediate termination of three airport personnel involved in an alleged “tanim-bala” (bullet-planting) incident at the Ninoy...
View ArticleMark Carney wins race to replace Trudeau as Canada’s prime minister
OTTAWA, Canada – Former central banker Mark Carney won the race to become leader of Canada’s ruling Liberal Party and will succeed Justin Trudeau as prime minister, official results showed on Sunday,...
View ArticleManila tells Wang Yi: Stick to real issue — China doesn’t follow...
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday, March 10, said it disagreed with recent statements by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the West Philippine Sea, as it...
View ArticleLee Min-ho returns to Manila for ‘MINHOVERSE’: Ticket prices, seat plan
MANILA, Philippines – South Korean actor Lee Min-ho is finally returning to Manila for his “MINHOVERSE” Asia fan-meeting tour. The all-seated show will be held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on April...
View ArticleThunder wallop Nuggets in showdown of West’s best
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to their seventh consecutive victory, a 127-103 rout over the visiting Denver Nuggets on Sunday, March 9 (Monday, March 10,...
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Palmares clan’s political stronghold in Passi, Iloilo endures for over 2 decades
ILOILO CITY, Philippines – Since becoming Iloilo province’s first component city in 1998, Passi City has remained under the influence of the Palmares clan, whose grip on local governance has lasted...
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All of the Noise 2025: Exhibit, performances, talks, docus you can expect
MANILA, Philippines – It’s the 10th anniversary of music curation and events production outfit The Rest is Noise, and they’re marking it with the 2025 edition of All of the Noise. Set to happen on...
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