MANILA, Philippines — A week after the deaths of basketball players Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili, school officials said on Monday that the silence from Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) was meant to respect the grieving families. The university “chose direct, involved action for the families and the members of the team” instead of broadcasting

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The families of the two people killed in last week’s fatal collision along the Cebu South Coastal Road (CSCR) in the South Road Properties (SRP) have decided not to pursue charges against the 23-year-old pickup truck driver after both parties reached an extrajudicial settlement, the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) confirmed

MANILA, Philippines — The supposed Senate blue ribbon committee hearing of the bloc led by Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano will not proceed, the management of the venue confirmed on Tuesday. Former congressman Mike Defensor earlier announced that a flood control probe would proceed on Tuesday, but outside the Senate premises.  This is without the confirmation

MANILA, Philippines — The MVP Sports Foundation (MVPSF) on Tuesday clarified that its involvement with the Ateneo de Manila University’s men’s basketball team is limited to providing financial support. In a statement, MVPSF president Alfredo S. Panlilio said the foundation has long supported the team, along with other collegiate and national sports programs, but does

MANILA, Philippines — The coastlines in Sarangani and Davao Occidental are now the focus of scientific investigations after the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao on June 8 exposed coral reefs that were once submerged. As the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) explained, the phenomenon is called coastal uplift, a vertical deformation of

CEBU CITY, Philippines — As the sun slowly disappears behind Cebu City’s skyline, many begin heading home. Some are on their way to dinner, while others are looking forward to resting after a long day of work. Perhaps they might even share stories with their children before calling it a night. In Carbon Public Market,

MANILA, Philippines — Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island generated a total of 15 ash emission events since Monday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). In an advisory, state seismologists said one of the latest ash emission events occurred at 8:58 a.m. on Tuesday. “This event generated grayish plumes that rose 500

BAGUIO CITY — Mayor Benjamin Magalong has ordered stricter inspections and sanctions against food establishments following a viral video that appeared to show a rat inside a bowl of sinigang served at a local buffet restaurant. The city government has launched an investigation into the incident and apologized to affected customers. Magalong said the restaurant

72-Year-Old Farmer in Negros Occidental Finishes College Despite Old Age A 72-year-old farmer from Candoni, Negros Occidental becomes a licensed agriculturist after chasing his dream despite his age.  Diosdado Evangelista, popularly known in his community as Tatay Ebang, recently passed the Agriculturist Licensure Examination and officially became a licensed agriculturist. His achievement has touched many people, showing that determination and hard ... Read more

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Andre Yllana talked about his first project with his mom, Aiko Melendez Actor Andre Yllana shared an embarrassing moment he had with his mother, seasoned actress Aiko Melendez, in Viva Movie Box’s vertical drama A Mother’s Sacrifice. Andre, being the son of Aiko with actor Jomari Yllana, has been exposed to showbiz at a young ... Read more

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