MANILA, Philippines: Cebuanos Florendo Lapiz and Lizane Abella ruled the men’s and women’s 42K categories, respectively, in the 2024 Milo National Marathon held along Roxas Boulevard on Sunday, April 28. Lapiz, who hails from Carcar, timed 2:42:33 to top the men’s side while Abella of Minglanilla clocked 3:21:05 to emerge …
Read More »UST rolls to 5th win in UAAP girls beach volleyball
VICTORY. Khylem Progella of defending champion University of Santo Tomas (left) preparing for an attack during the UAAP Season 86 high school girls beach volleyball tournament at the Sands SM By The Bay on April 20, 2024. On April 28, UST defeated FEU-D, 21-17, 21-16, to remain unbeaten after five matches. (UAAP …
Read More »Lino Brocka’s restored ‘Bona’ to premiere at Cannes Classics
Philippine National Artist for Film Lino Brocka’s 1980 film “Bona” is set to make its return to Cannes Film Festival as it will be screened in a restored version for the first time at the Cannes Classics section of this year’s festival, happening on Sept. 25. Starred by award-winning actress …
Read More »Karla Estrada, Rommel Padilla reunite at Daniel Padilla’s Batangas birthday party
Actor Daniel Padilla/Photo release MANILA, Philippines — Kapamilya star Daniel Padilla celebrated his 29th birthday with family and friends in Tanauan, Batangas. According to an ABS-CBN News report , Daniel’s guests included ABS-CBN big bosses Carlo Katigbak and Mark Lopez. Daniel’s mom Karla Estrada said that she’s happy with Daniel’s birthday celebration. “I’m …
Read More »Oil price rollback set Apr.30
(File photo) MANILA – An oil price rollback on Tuesday will snap the six straight weeks of increase in gasoline prices. This as Caltex, Cleanfuel, Jetti, Petro Gazz, Seaoil and Shell announced Monday that they will cut gasoline prices by PHP0.25 per liter and another PHP0.45 per liter on diesel prices. …
Read More »Mahagnao Volcano and Natural Park emerges as new camping site in Leyte
CAMPING. The campsite at the Mahagnao Volcano Natural Park (MVNP) in Burauen, Leyte. The ecotourism site is offering camping as the newest attraction for nature lovers exploring one of the emerging destinations in Leyte province. (Photo courtesy of MVNP Ecotourism Association) BURAUEN, Leyte – The Mahagnao Volcano Natural Park (MVNP) is one of the emerging destinations …
Read More »Innovative food and coffee offerings at UCC Clockwork One Ayala
Makati dwellers who are always on the lookout for cafes where they can enjoy not only an awakening cup but also a full meal, are in for a treat with the opening of UCC Clockwork One Ayala. Premiere coffee guru, Robert Francisco of the UCC Coffee Academy Philippines, led the …
Read More »Timberwolves sweep Suns out of NBA playoffs as Clippers, Knicks win
Washington, United States—The Minnesota Timberwolves, powered by 40 points from Anthony Edwards, swept Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns out of the NBA playoffs on Sunday, reaching the second round for the first time in 20 years with a 122-116 game-four victory. The Timberwolves withstood a combined 72 points …
Read More »Feds give financial boost to biofuel sector amid growing U.S. competition
Canada’s biofuel industry is welcoming a proposed multi-billion dollar package of financial support from the federal government, although concerns remain about whether it will be enough to compete with lucrative subsidies south of the border and reverse the growing dependence on U.S. imports to meet clean fuel regulations. New funding …
Read More »Criminal charge in young worker’s death sends strong message, labour group says
A criminal charge recently laid against a supervisor over the death of a young worker in Ottawa marks a rare but important step toward preventing future workplace fatalities, the Ottawa and District Labour Council says. Police add criminal charge to supervisor alleged to have broken provincial safety law. A criminal …
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