MANILA, Philippines — A group of generals and flag officers on Monday expressed grave concern over China’s deployment of a floating platform at Bajo de Masinloc, or Scarborough Shoal, in the West Philippine Sea. In a statement, the Association of General and Flag Officers (AGFO) called the deployment of the floating platform an infringement of
Read More »
Boysen Paints stays perfect in CABC 8th Corporate Cup
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Boysen Paints extended their strong start to the season, cruising past Peralta Designs, 109-86, to remain unbeaten at 3-0 in the Cebu Architects Basketball Club (CABC) 8th Corporate Cup on Sunday, June 14, at Game Changer in Mandaue City. With the victory, Boysen Paints remain the only team without a loss in
Read More »
Lotto results: No jackpot winner in June 15 draws
MANILA, Philippines—No bettor won the jackpots in the Grand Lotto 6/55 and Mega Lotto 6/45 draws on Monday, June 15, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. The Grand Lotto 6/55 winning combination was 08-44-43-24-04-11 for a ₱45 million jackpot. There was no jackpot winner. The Mega Lotto 6/45 winning combination was 44-14-10-21-35-18 for a
Read More »
Ateneo players’ deaths: CIDG to contact Baldwin’s wife, seek no-show coaches
Ateneo de Manila University head coach Tab Baldwin and incoming Blue Eagles recruit Rene Baterbonia, who drowned during a team-building activity in Dipaculao, Aurora (left photo) and Efi, Baldwin's estranged wife.
Read More »
Overlapping heat, rain: Why El Niño and Habagat can happen all at once
Hot days, water shortages, and drought are often associated with El Niño, while heavy rains and flooding are usually linked to the southwest monsoon or habagat.
Read More »
Why did Ateneo stay silent? Out of ‘respect’ for families, execs say
MANILA, Philippines — The silence from Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) a week after the deaths of basketball players Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili was meant to respect the grieving families, school officials said on Monday. In a statement read during a press conference, ADMU President Fr. Roberto Yap, SJ, said the university “chose direct,
Read More »
Jovito Palparan whereabouts questioned over returned court notices
MANILA, Philippines — Human rights groups and relatives of two disappeared students from the University of the Philippines (UP) are demanding transparency over conflicting reports on the whereabouts of convicted former Maj. Gen. Jovito Palparan. Palparan was convicted in 2018 for kidnapping and serious illegal detention for the disappearance of UP students Sherlyn Cadapan and
Read More »
Manila Water supplies hygiene needs of Mayon, Mindanao evacuees
MANILA, Philippines — Manila Water Company recently led water relief operations in the municipalities of Malapatan and Glan in Sarangani, following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that shook the Soccsksargen Region. The firm conducted its relief operation through its social development arm, Manila Water Foundation (MWF), and the Non-East Zone operating unit, Manila Water Philippine Ventures-Cebu
Read More »
Cebu OKs additional ₱25M aid for 4 provinces after Mindanao earthquake
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Provincial Board on Monday, June 15, approved an additional ₱25 million in financial assistance for four provinces in Mindanao recovering from the magnitude 7.8 earthquake last June 8. The additional assistance brings to ₱35 million the total cash aid the Province of Cebu has authorized. During the 17th regular
Read More »
Ortiz tops Jun Olis Memorial chess tilt
Bhell Ortiz rose above the competition and pulled off a stunning victory to capture the Jun Olis Memorial Open Chess Tournament crown.
Read More »