South Africa and Lesotho are unveiling a key new link this April, and its about to change travel between the two countries.
Read More »New cross-border bridge set to transform travel between SA and Lesotho
RIP | Beloved Xitsonga musician Kenny Bevhula dies aged 53
Tributes are pouring in following the passing of well-known Xitsonga musician Kenny Bevhula, who has died at the age of 53.
Read More »SBP grassroots elite program set on April 24–25 at USJ-R Basak
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A total of 36 young standouts are set to showcase their skills in the upcoming Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) Grassroots Elite Program Talent Identification and Elite Program training camp on April 24 to 25 at the University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) Basak Campus Coliseum. The invited players are mostly top
Read More »Cesafi Esports: USC, CIT-U advance to MLBB lower bracket semis
Defending champions Vamos Warriors kept their title defense alive after taking down the Webmasters in the CESAFI Esports League playoffs.
Read More »Japan hit by 7.5-magnitude earthquake; tsunami alert up
A powerful earthquake struck off the northern Japanese coast, and the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami alert in the region.
Read More »Visayas heat index rises; some areas hit danger level—Pagasa
ILOILO CITY — Heat index levels across the Visayas have intensified further, with some areas now breaching the “danger” threshold, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). In its updated five-day computed heat index and two-day forecast released at 5 p.m. on April 20, Pagasa reported that large parts of Western,
Read More »DILG urges LGUs to pass ordinances backing Safer Cities initiative
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has urged local government units (LGUs) to pass ordinances in support of its Safer Cities initiative. In a statement on Monday, the DILG enjoined LGUs, citing that “local chief executives are mandated under the law to implement measures that promote the general welfare,
Read More »Ex-AFP chief Oban Jr. takes oath as national security adviser
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday swore in former Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Eduardo Oban Jr. as the new national security adviser. Oban replaced Eduardo Año, who retired from public service due to health reasons. READ: Marcos accepts Eduardo Año’s resignation as national security adviser In a press release
Read More »PNP: Over 1,000 erring cops dismissed since August 2025
MANILA, Philippines — A total of 1,010 erring police officers were dismissed from the service across the country between August 26, 2025, and April 15, 2026, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Monday. Although it did not specify which units the cops were dismissed from or why, the PNP noted that 326 of the officers’
Read More »Hontiveros bats for more measures to combat oil price surge
MANILA, Philippines – Sen. Risa Hontiveros on Monday pushed for additional measures to ease the effects of the ongoing oil crisis, in addition to the price cut announced by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. In a statement, Hontiveros said that Filipinos would benefit from the suspension of both the value-added tax and the excise tax. “Malayo pa
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