President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has invited students to visit the two new museums in Malacañang that feature all the country’s presidents, saying “it is very educational.” President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. delivers his speech at the Goldenberg Mansion in Malacañang Palace compound on May 30, 2023. (Noel B. Pabalate) …
Read More »‘Betty’ winds hit N. Luzon, storm to exit PH Friday
More than 4,000 people were moved to safer ground Monday as Typhoon Betty was raised to Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 2, with Cagayan and Batanes provinces just beginning to feel the strong wind and rains that leveled some old structures in northern Luzon. Packing maximum sustained winds of 155 …
Read More »Moscow hit with drone attack Kremlin blames on Ukraine
Russian air defences stopped eight drones converging on Moscow, officials said Tuesday, in an attack that authorities blamed on Ukraine, while Russia continued a relentless wave of daylight and nighttime bombardment of Kyiv that began Monday. Light damage to buildings and minor injuries reported in Russia, while bombardment of Kyiv …
Read More »Danielle Smith leads UCP to majority Alberta government
Four years after winning its first election, the United Conservative Party will once again form Alberta’s government. A victorious Premier Danielle Smith promised late Monday she will work for people of all political stripes — and said she hopes Albertans will stand together against Ottawa and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. …
Read More »Miami Heat advance to NBA Finals by routing the Boston Celtics
The Miami Heat advanced to the NBA Finals on Monday by routing the Boston Celtics 103-84. Jimmy Butler had 28 points, seven rebounds and six assists while Caleb Martin added 26 points and 10 rebounds to spark Miami, which will visit Denver on Thursday to begin the best-of-seven championship final. — …
Read More »In Turkey’s earthquake-ravaged Antakya, residents wonder why city wasn’t better prepared
As crews continue to demolish buildings in the province of Hatay, officials are warning that the Istanbul region is due for a major earthquake. As the risk of another major quake looms, experts say Istanbul needs to act fast. Turkish shop owner shows earthquake damage in Antakya Mehmet Sirkan Sincan …
Read More »Asian markets rally as US debt deal welcomed
WELCOME NEWS A person walks in front of an electronic stock board showing Japan’s Nikkei 225 index at a securities firm in the rain on Monday, May 29, 2023, in Tokyo. Asian shares are mostly higher after President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reached a final agreement on …
Read More »True love defies the test of time with TV5’s latest hit ‘The Rain in España’
Lead stars of the ‘Rain in España,’ Marco Gallo (left) and Heaven Peralejo, in Boracay TV5 brings to life the captivating love story of Kalix and Luna in The Rain in España, adapted from the popular web novel with over 140 million reads and trending at the #1 spot on …
Read More »Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes to begin 11-year prison term today
Disgraced Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes is scheduled to report today to a federal prison in Texas, where she has been sentenced to spend the next 11 years after being convicted on fraud and conspiracy charges. Holmes lost bid earlier this month to remain free pending appeal of her conviction. Disgraced …
Read More »PH fencers grab 2 golds in Taiwan tilt
SOPHIA Shekinah Catantan, the youngest sister of fencing star Samantha, lived up to her family’s reputation by taking one of two golds that Filipino fencers won in the 1st Hefeng National Junior Fencing Championships in Taiwan over the weekend. The 13-year-old Sophia joined Canlas Fencing top bet Marcus Antonio Manuel …
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