Spain mounts biggest peacetime disaster recovery operation as death toll...
VALENCIA, Spain – The deadliest flash floods in Spain’s modern history have killed at least 214 people and dozens were still unaccounted for, four days after torrential rains swept the eastern region...
View ArticleHarris tops Trump in latest Iowa poll, marking turnaround – survey
WASHINGTON, United States – US Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has surpassed Republican Donald Trump in a new poll in Iowa, with likely women voters responsible for the turnaround in a...
View Article[Time Trowel] Rebuilding schools, other learning spaces after disasters
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...
View ArticleForeign brokers profit from deploying Filipino farmers to Korea as LGUs let them
First of 2 parts On October 7, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol visited the Philippines — the first time a South Korean has undertaken a state visit to Manila in over a decade. There were numerous...
View Article[Vantage Point] Duterte incriminates self in Senate probe
As expected by many people, former president Rodrigo Duterte came out of the October 28 Senate blue ribbon subcommittee hearing on illegal drugs ignorant, uncouth, incoherent, defiant, unrepentant,...
View ArticleHarris opens ‘Saturday Night Live,’ urges US to ‘keep Calm-ala’ before election
NEW YORK, USA – Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris appeared on the “Saturday Night Live” TV comedy show on Saturday, November 2, adding a surprise jolt to the US presidential election...
View ArticleNo Curry, no problem as Warriors take down Rockets in OT
Buddy Hield scored 27 points off the bench and Jonathan Kuminga added 6 of his 23 points in overtime as the visiting Golden State Warriors claimed a 127-121 win over the Houston Rockets on Saturday,...
View Article[Kitchen 143] Professional-grade kitchens at Manila Kitchens
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 visits...
View ArticlePerfect start: Donovan Mitchell hits game-winner vs Bucks as Cavaliers...
Donovan Mitchell buried a jumper with 0.3 seconds remaining as the Cleveland Cavaliers extended their unbeaten run with a 114-113 win over the host Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday, November 2 (Sunday,...
View ArticlePhnom Penh tuk-tuks at night
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – As dusk starts to set in, heavy rain is lit up by lights from vehicles that navigate Phnom Penh’s riverside roads. Rows of tuk-tuks line the streets, drivers huddled inside as...
View ArticleComelec to proceed with COC filings as Escudero seeks BARMM election delay
COTABATO CITY, Philippines – Elections Chairman George Garcia said Monday, November 4, that the Commission on Elections (Comelec) will continue accepting certificates of candidacy until November 9,...
View ArticleAfter Julian, Kristine, Leon, now it’s Marce posing a threat to Luzon
MANILA, Philippines – The weather bureau urged the public to prepare for Tropical Storm Marce (Yinxing), yet another tropical cyclone threatening Luzon. Marce slightly strengthened over the Philippine...
View ArticleVerstappen answers critics with one of his best in Brazil
Max Verstappen answered critics of his driving with a statement win in the Brazil on Sunday, November 3, that ranked among the best of his Formula One career. Red Bull’s triple world champion rode a...
View ArticleIndependent bet, Moro Ako party among early birds as BARMM’s COC filing begins
COTABATO CITY, Philippines – An independent candidate filed his certificate of candidacy for a seat in the parliament of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) as the filing...
View ArticleRESULTS: October 2024 Veterinarian Licensure Examination
The Professional Regulation Commission is expected to release the results of the October 2024 Veterinarian Licensure Examination on Monday, November 4. The examination was held last October 28, 29,...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: Filing period for certificates of candidacy for BARMM positions
Mindanao is divided into six administrative regions, including the predominantly Muslim Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). The region has long struggled with underdevelopment,...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: Kamala Harris vs Donald Trump — the 2024 US presidential elections
Millions of Americans are coming out to vote in person on November 5 (late November 5 to early November 6 in the Philippines) for their next president in what polls indicate to be another close US...
View Article[EDITORIAL] Duterte in the Senate: Last man standing is a woman
“Last man standing is a woman.” Pinasikat ni Leni Robredo ang mga katagang ito sa isang debate noong siya’y kumandidato sa pagka-bise presidente. Pero may isa pang pulitikong muling nagtayo ng...
View ArticleAfter nursing knee injury, Paul George set for 76ers debut – report
Paul George is expected to make his season and team debut on Monday, November 4 (Tuesday, November 5, Manila time), when his new club, the Philadelphia 76ers, visit the Phoenix Suns, ESPN reported...
View ArticleIsrael officially informs UN of end to relations with Palestinian relief agency
JERUSALEM – Israel has officially notified the United Nations that it was cancelling the agreement that regulated its relations with the main UN relief organization for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA)...
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