THE national government has provided P57.6 million worth of assistance to victims of the Mayon Volcano eruption, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Saturday. At the same time, the NDRRMC said that based on its latest situational report, 10,123 families or 38,978 individuals in …
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Dozens of students killed, others kidnapped during attack on school in Uganda
Suspected rebels attacked a school in a remote area of Uganda near the border with Congo, killing at least 41 people in a nighttime raid before fleeing across the porous frontier, authorities said. Thirty-eight students in their dormitories were among the victims. Authorities blame attack on shadowy extremist group operating …
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Father's Day is a time to honor and show appreciation for all the hard work and effort fathers put in to making sure their families have everything they need. There are plenty of gift options dads will sure to love. From gadgets, clothes to food, finding the perfect Father's Day …
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White is the color of fun this year as Ginebra San Miguel Inc. marked World Gin Day in a “cool, clear, and versatile” way. A global celebration observed every second Saturday of June, World Gin Day is spearheaded in the Philippines by the proudly homegrown spirit, as it was also …
Read More »Double the dazzle for Rabiya Mateo at LVNA boutique opening
When LVNA By Drake Dustin opened its newest home at the Shangri-La Plaza Mall, it glistened not only with the precious diamond pieces on display but the radiant celebrities who attended the exclusive event. Touted to be its most spacious boutique to date, LVNA's trio of captivating brand ambassadors — …
Read More »Grizzlies star Morant suspended 25 games for latest gun video
Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies warms up before play against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Six of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on April 28, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. AFP PHOTO LOS ANGELES: Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant was suspended for 25 …
Read More »Stay or go home: PNVF to decide on De Brito’s contract
Will Jorge Edson Souza de Brito get a contract extension as the Philippine women's volleyball head coach? The Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) is set to decide on the matter when the de Brito-led national team returns to the country after the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Challenge Cup for Women …
Read More »Uy toughens up in pursuit of elusive LPGT win
Daniella Uy has had her fair share of woes six stops into this year's Ladies Philippine Golf Tour. But the former Junior World champion isn't one to dwell on the past, always looking for ways to get better and stronger while gearing up for the next battle. Heading to the …
Read More »Fil-Am bodybuilder looks to honor late grandparents’ legacy through online fitness competition
Filipino-American body builder Jaclyn Ruby Garcia grew up and formed a strong bond with her Filipino grandparents Quirino Sulay and Purificacion Sulay. And that is why it was painful for Jaclyn and her relatives when the Sulay couple passed away last year. They were both 93. “When they both passed …
Read More »Catantan needs 10 months to fully recover after ACL surgery
Samantha Catantan, the top women's foil fencer of the Philippine Team, has been given 10 months to regain her deadly form and return to a high-level competition as a world caliber athlete. A week after her left knee ACL or anterior cruciate ligament) surgery under renowned Dr. Raul Canlas, Catantan …
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