CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Zamboanga Valientes are fully prepared to take on Aussie cagers as they plunge into action in the Asia Pacific Basketball Tournament (APBT) 2026, slated on April 3–5 at the Waverley Basketball Stadium in Melbourne, Australia. Team owner Rolando “Junnie” Navarro Jr. announced that his squad is ready to square off
Read More »NBA: Wembanyama runs rampant again as Spurs rack up 10th straight win
LOS ANGELES, United States — Victor Wembanyama powered the relentless San Antonio Spurs to a 10th straight win Wednesday with his second consecutive 41-point game, brushing aside the Golden State Warriors 127-113. Two days after the French star scored the fastest double-double in NBA history, Wembanyama also grabbed 18 rebounds in a wire-to-wire victory. San
Read More »Alicia Panoramic Park in Bohol closed after grassfire burns 200 hectares
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A grassfire that hit Alicia, Bohol affected an estimated 200 hectares of land, prompting the continued closure of the popular Alicia Panoramic Park. The Alicia Fire Station said the fire, which was reported in Barangay Cambaol at around 9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 1, was placed under control at 9:50 p.m.
Read More »Social pension: How and where seniors can apply in Cebu
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Indigent senior citizens seeking to qualify for the social pension program must go through a formal application and screening process through local government offices, with strict eligibility rules in place. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) clarified that the social pension is not automatically granted and must be applied
Read More »LIST: Power interruptions on Maundy Thursday, April 2
MANILA, Philippines — The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) announced that several areas in Caloocan, Marikina, and Batangas may experience power interruptions on Maundy Thursday due to maintenance works. According to its website, below are the areas possibly affected by the interruptions. READ: Meralco: No scheduled 3-month long brownouts Caloocan In Caloocan, power interruptions are likely
Read More »Samar stretch of Maharlika Highway reopens for Holy Week
TACLOBAN CITY — The Samar section of the Maharlika Highway has been reopened to two-way traffic on Wednesday, April 1, restoring unimpeded travel just in time for the expected surge of travelers during the Holy Week, the regional office of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said. The reopening, covering key portions of
Read More »Flooding fuels call for mangrove shields in Bulacan
MANILA, Philippines — After months of recurring floods that persist even on clear days, coastal communities in Bulacan are calling for the protection and restoration of mangroves, which they describe as a frontline defense against worsening inundation. At a public forum, residents, local officials and civil society groups urged Congress to pass the proposed National
Read More »Holy Week 2026: Illegal entry resurfaces on Mt. Banahaw
LUCENA CITY, Quezon — Despite the government ban, unauthorized pilgrims, hikers, and nature trippers have again entered restricted areas of Mount Banahaw in Quezon province since the start of the Lenten season, sources said. “If not for the fire on Sunday at ‘Dungaw Peak,’ the renewed illegal entry into the sacred mountain would not have
Read More »NCRPO: P4-M shabu seized, 72 suspects arrested in Metro Manila sweep
MANILA, Philippines — More than ₱4 million worth of illegal drugs were seized and 72 suspected drug offenders were arrested in a sweeping one-day anti-drug operation across Metro Manila. The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) conducted coordinated operations from 6 a.m. on April 1 to 5:59 a.m. on April 2. This led to the
Read More »Pacquiao Camp Calls Out Floyd Mayweather Jr. Over Alleged Contract Breach
Floyd Mayweather Jr. Faces Contract Trouble Ahead of Pacquiao Rematch PACQUIAO – Excitement quickly turned into uncertainty after new claims surfaced about the highly anticipated Pacquiao-Mayweather rematch. Tension is building around the much-anticipated rematch between boxing legends Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao, as new reports suggest possible contractual issues involving the American fighter. According ... Read more
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