The National Security Council is now investigating reports of an influx of Chinese students in areas close to military bases that can be accessed by American troops, in particular in Cagayan province. “This is something that is currently being investigated now. Our intelligence units have been assigned to take a …
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Three phreatic eruptions at Taal — Phivolcs
At least three steam-driven eruptions are recorded at Taal Volcano on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Screengrab from Phivolcs Main Crater Observation Station Three short-lived phreatic or steam-driven eruptions were recorded on Sunday in Taal Volcano, which remains under Alert Level 1. the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. …
Read More »Man sets himself on fire outside N.Y. courthouse where Trump trial being held
A man set himself on fire on Friday outside the New York courthouse where Donald Trump's historic hush-money trial was taking place, but he did not appear to have been targeting Trump, officials said. Witness to incident says man threw pamphlets in air, then lit himself on fire A man …
Read More »Alberta announces what it says are the largest water-sharing agreements in its history
Alberta has concluded its negotiations with major water licence holders and is now outlining what it calls the largest water-sharing agreements in Alberta’s 118-year history. Municipalities, industry and irrigation districts agree to reduce water use Alberta has concluded its negotiations with major water licence holders and is now outlining what …
Read More »Recipe: Chicken Sisig
MANILA, Philippines — Sisig is such a staple dish for Filipino cuisine, especially on a night out drinking or as the ultimate cheat meal. Popularly known as pork dish, there are different variations of sisig like chicken, beef, tofu and different kinds of seafood that could cater better to a …
Read More »California Raisins: Chefs share versatility of ‘secret ingredient’
MANILA, Philippines — Raisins are dried grapes. They are healthy and nutritious. You can munch on them for a light and healthy snack or add them to a host of other snacks, such as trail mix, oats and cereals with milk for breakfast, salads. There are so many varieties of …
Read More »Iced coffee is Filipinos’ favorite coffee beverage — data
MANILA, Philippines — Iced coffee is the most popular coffee beverage in the Philippines, according to data collated by coffee-centric creatives at Coffeeness. The Coffeeness team checked the Google Search volume of 21 coffee types — including popular selections like cappuccino, espresso and latte — in various countries as well …
Read More »Taylor Swift, latest album breaks Spotify records anew
MANILA, Philippines — In true Taylor Swift fashion, the artist and her music are breaking records left and right yet again. Spotify confirmed that Taylor's newest album "The Tortured Poets Department" broke the record for the most streamed album in a single day this year in less than 12 hours. …
Read More »‘The Office’ follow-up show casts Domhnall Gleeson, Sabrina Impacciatore
MANILA, Philippines — A new television series set in the universe of popular comedy "The Office" made its first cast announcement. Irish actor Domhnall and "The White Lotus" actress Sabrina Impacciatore are confirmed to be the first additions of an ensemble cast. The original showrunner Greg Daniels, who based the …
Read More »Slain tow truck kingpin had a target on his back for years, court documents show
Alex Vinogradsky, a kingpin in Toronto's tow truck underworld who was gunned down outside a north-end plaza last month, had previously been the focus of plots to kill him, court documents reveal. Police also had information that he'd ordered hits on his perceived rivals. 3 men charged in 2018 plot …
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