The Department of Education (DepEd) should remove the limit set on service day credits, a group of education workers said on Sunday, June 11. (NOEL PABALATE / MANILA BULLETIN FILE) Issuing a statement, the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines urged DepEd to remove the 15 days maximum limit currently …
Read More »Diesel leads oil price hike at P1.50/liter
Oil firms are poised to implement a price hike next week, according to Unioil Petroleum Philippines. Diesel prices may rise by P1.30 to P1.50 per liter while gasoline may go up by P1.10 to P1.30 per liter. The forecasted oil price hike will wipe out the price cut implemented by …
Read More »‘Chedeng’ may enhance habagat as it exits PH
Typhoon “Chedeng” may enhance the southwest monsoon or “habagat” as it maintained its strength while moving slowly over the Philippine Sea, the state weather bureau said Saturday. Chedeng is unlikely to directly bring heavy rainfall over the country in the next three days. But it mag bring gusty conditions while …
Read More »Tennis legend Evert: Swiatek can go for ‘10 French Opens’
PARIS—Iga Swiatek vowed to keep the lid on her Grand Slam expectations despite tennis legend Chris Evert backing her to go on and win “at least 10 French Opens”. World number one Swiatek claimed her third Roland Garros title and fourth career major, all in the last three years, with …
Read More »LeBlanc challenges opposition to suggest Johnston replacement, leaves door open to public inquiry
Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc says he has been tasked with consulting opposition leaders to hear how best to replace David Johnston, including around what a public inquiry might look like. David Johnston will leave no later than end of June after delivering brief final report. Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic …
Read More »Obiena breaches 6 meters, wins gold in Norway
Ernest John Obiena For many years, clearing the six-meter mark in pole vault has been the exclusive domain of 23 athletes in Europe, the United States and Australia. On Saturday, a Filipino joined that elite group. Ernest John “EJ” Obiena’s seven-year quest finally bore fruit as he jumped 6.0 meters to …
Read More »New federal fuel regulations are coming soon — here’s what you can expect
The federal government’s clean fuel regulations will make gasoline more expensive eventually — but that doesn’t make them a tax on fuel. Some premiers want Ottawa to suspend new regulations critics are calling the ‘carbon tax 2.0.’ In just three weeks, new federal regulations will begin slapping surcharges on the …
Read More »Canada’s Nick Taylor sets course record, sits 3 shots off lead at RBC Canadian Open
Nick Taylor, from Abbotsford, B.C., fired a 9-under 63 to set a new course record at Oakdale Golf and Country Club to rocket up the leaderboard into a four-way tie for sixth at the RBC Canadian Open on Saturday in Toronto. Taiwan’s C.T. Pan holds 2-stroke lead, McIlroy in 6-way …
Read More »Miami Heat mascot hurt after McGregor promo skit
MIAMI: The Miami Heat’s team mascot needed medical treatment after a staged ‘fight’ with former UFC mixed martial arts champion Conor McGregor. The Irishman took to the court with a Heat compere during a timeout during game four of the NBA Finals against the Denver Nuggets for a pre-planned promotional …
Read More »Mavy and Kyline create intangible connection on TV screen
Good chemistry is often achieved through a combination of factors such as talent, understanding of the characters, shared experiences, trust, and effective direction. In GMA’s latest offering, LUV IS: Love at First Read, premiering today at 5:40, lead stars Mavy Legaspi and Kyline Alcantara exhibit intangible connection and rapport on …
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