European markets rise with global sentiment stable after U.S. jobs data; UK’s FTSE closed
May 6, 2024
European markets advanced Monday as traders continued to assess the possibility of rate cuts after softer-than-expected U.S. jobs data.
Marcos: No water cannons for Philippine ships in WPS
May 6, 2024
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. rejected a proposal to equip Philippine ships patrolling the West Philippine Sea with water cannons in response to China's aggressive actions against the country's vessels.
PhilHealth coverage for dentures, dental services pushed in Senate
May 6, 2024
A Senate resolution seeks an inquiry into the possible expansion of the Universal Health Care Act to include a benefit package for dentures and other dental health services.
Case disposition rates in lower courts up in 2023 — SC
May 6, 2024
The Supreme Court on Monday reported an increase in case disposition rates among first and second-level courts from 2021 to 2023. The said rate refers to the total number of decided, resolved, and archived cases divided by the total number of pend...
Rookie Gia Maquilang, veteran Louie Ramirez cop second NCAA POW honors
May 6, 2024
Colegio de San Juan de Letran rookie sensation Gia Maquilang and University of Perpetual Help System DALTA's skipper Louie Ramirez continued to dazzle as they bagged their second Collegiate Press Corps NCAA Players of the Week plums.
SB19’s newest single ‘Moonlight’ ranks number one in 9 countries
May 6, 2024
SB19 achieved another milestone as their single "Moonlight" topped music charts in nine countries after its release on Friday.
Marcos EO can be alternative to new salary standardization law –Estrada
May 6, 2024
Senator Jinggoy Estrada insisted on the need for a new round of salary hike for government workers and suggested the issuance of an executive order if his proposed Salary Standardization Law VI is not approved by Congress.
Murder raps filed vs. 2 cops, others over killing of police captain
May 6, 2024
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has filed a murder complaint against two police officers and others who are allegedly involved in the killing of a police captain in Parang, Maguindanao del Norte.
Spring storm: Sierra Nevada records snowiest day of the season
May 6, 2024
TRUCKEE, California — A weekend spring storm that drenched the San Francisco Bay area and closed Northern California mountain highways also set a single-day snowfall record for the season on Sunday in the Sierra Nevada. The wet weather system had mostl...
SC: Case disposition rates in lower courts up in 2023
May 6, 2024
Citing data from the Office of the Court Administrator, the SC said that case disposition rate of lower courts have increased in 2023.
7 wounded, 4 critically, in Long Beach, California shooting
May 6, 2024
LONG BEACH, California — Police on Sunday were searching for suspects in a late-night shooting that wounded seven people, four critically, in Long Beach, California. At least two gunmen were suspected of opening fire on a group of people around 11:15 p...
PAWS offers free spay, neuter services for low-income pet owners
May 6, 2024
The Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) is offering free spay and neuter services to indigent pet owners every month through its Kapon for All Pets (KfAP) program, in collaboration with partners Vets in Practice and Modern Pet.
Marcos to tag as urgent rice law amendments returning NFA’s original powers
May 6, 2024
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has agreed to tag as urgent proposed changes to the controversial Rice Tarrification Law (RTL) that would allow the National Food Authority to sell cheap rice in the markets again.
Indonesia’s first-quarter growth boosted by election, holiday spending
May 6, 2024
JAKARTA — Indonesia’s economic growth accelerated in the first quarter of 2024 on the back of election and religious holiday spending, official data showed Monday. Southeast Asia’s largest economy expanded 5.11 percent, Statistics Indonesia...
Asia stocks track Wall Street gains as softer-than-expected U.S. jobs data fuels rate cut hopes
May 6, 2024
Investors await the Reserve Bank of Australia's rate decision on Tuesday and China's April trade data on Thursday.
10-year Treasury yield holds below 4.5% after softer-than-expected U.S. jobs data
May 6, 2024
U.S. Treasury yields were lower, continuing a fall after Friday's April jobs report showed weaker-than-expected payrolls growth and a rise in unemployment.
Bustamante finally makes podium as a McLaren driver in F1 Academy
May 6, 2024
By NIKOLE JAVIER McLaren Development Driver Bianca Bustamante produced her first podium finish this season in the second round of the F1 Academy on Monday morning, May 6 (Manila time) at the Miami International Autodrome. The 19-year-old Filipina racer...
Senators weigh in on Marcos stand on non-use of water cannon to defend WPS
May 6, 2024
At least two senators gave different views on President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s rejection of the idea to use water cannons to retaliate against aggressive actions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
UAAP: Inspired by doubters, UST Tigresses end finals drought
May 6, 2024
MANILA, Philippines — The UST Tigresses found themselves surrounded by doubts and uncertainties after losing their key cogs led by star spiker Eya Laure. The challenges, however, didn’t stop the young Tigresses from pulling off the biggest surpri...
Can ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ save the MCU?
May 6, 2024
Are you excited about the upcoming ‘Deadpool & Wolverine‘ movie? I am. It is an upcoming movie that has given moviegoers excitement, anticipation, and hope, all because of the official teaser and trailer, which have perfectly captured t...
Biado loses to Vietnamese rival in UK
May 6, 2024
By MARK REY MONTEJO Veteran Carlo Biado failed to complete what could an amazing comeback from the losers bracket after he uncharacteristically self-destructed against a rival not alien to many Filipino cue artists. After reaching the hill first, the m...
Philippines, US fire at ‘invasion’ force in South China Sea war games
May 6, 2024
Laoag, Philippines — US and Filipino troops fired missiles and artillery at an imaginary “invasion” force during war games on the Philippines’ northern coast Monday, days after their governments objected to China’s “danger...
Barbie Forteza says friendship with Bianca Umali is ‘the beginning of an era”
May 6, 2024
Barbie Forteza and Bianca Umali are taking their friendship to the next level by spending more time together.
DA chief: My team was not consulted in the crafting of AO No. 20
May 6, 2024
MANILA, Philippines — Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said his team was not consulted when Administrative Order (AO) No. 20 — which removed non-tariff barriers on the importation of farm products — was crafted. During the hearing of the ...
Move to certify rice tariffication law amendments as urgent lauded
May 6, 2024
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr.’s move to certify as urgent the amendments to Republic Act No. 11203 or the Rice Tariffication Law will be critical to improving lives, Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez sa...
Marcos pushes for ‘gastronomic tourism’ to attract tourists
May 6, 2024
President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr. has pushed for ''gastronomic tourism"' to attract more tourists in the Philippines.
Man arrested for bomb joke at Davao International Airport
May 6, 2024
MANILA, Philippines — A male passenger at the Davao International Airport is facing charges after making a bomb joke at the airport’s check-in counter, said the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) on Monday. According to CAAP in a statem...
Robi Domingo shares piano cover of ‘Queen Tears’ ‘Love You With All My Heart’ OST
May 6, 2024
Robi Domingo is still in his "Queen of Tears" phase!
Kartzone Cebu Racing Team flexes might, sweeps races in Palawan
May 6, 2024
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Kartzone Cebu Racing Team will get better and better. Kartzone’s team manager Juan Antonio Carcel and coach William John Riley Go strongly believed so after they swept the recently concluded 2024 Petron Blaze 100 Rok...
‘Exact same cover letters word for word’: Career consultant says Gen Z are misusing AI
May 6, 2024
A career consultant said employers are receiving "identical" cover letters from Gen Z generated by ChatGPT: "It's not being used in the right way."
Commercial jet maker Airbus stays humble even as Boeing flounders
May 6, 2024
FRANKFURT, Germany — In the latest round of their decades-long battle for dominance in commercial aircraft, Europe’s Airbus established a clear sales lead over Boeing even before the American company encountered more fallout from manufacturing problem...
May 11 – Furnace Family
May 6, 2024
Furnace Family, Talk to the Experts at 11 am on QR Calgary. Furnace Family is a local heating and cooling company specializing in residential furnace replacement, service, air conditioning, indoor air quality, and standard and tankless water heaters. T...
Ethics complaint vs Alvarez found sufficient in form, content
May 6, 2024
The House Ethics Committee on Monday found the ethics complaint against former Speaker and Davao del Norte Representative Pantaleon Alvarez sufficient in form and content.
Yen Santos removes birthday greeting for Paolo Contis from Instagram
May 6, 2024
Yen Santos and Paolo Contis have yet to clarify the status of their relationship, but netizens were intrigued after the actress removed her birthday post for the latter on her Instagram account. Santos caught the attention of netizens after taking down...
Turn your career visions into reality with JobQuestPH’s face-to-face and virtual job fairs this May
May 6, 2024
Ready to turn your career aspirations into a reality? Join JobQuestPH’s highly anticipated JOB FAIRS this month of May where you’ll have the chance to connect with leading companies and explore a wide range of exciting opportunities. Whether you ...
Marcos laughs off allegation linking him to drugs
May 6, 2024
President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr. on Monday laughed off the allegation that he was involved in illegal drugs.
Kapa nga P1M cash giregalo sa groom ngadto sa bride didto sa Bukidnon
May 6, 2024
Gisorpresa sa groom ang iyang bride sa usa ka bongga nga regalo sa adlaw mismo sa ilang kasal, diin gisud niya ang sorpresa sa iyang gida nga maleta. Niviral karon sa social media ang giandam nga regalo sa lalaki nga nagpakasal di pa lang dugay sa Buki...
Pimentel chides admin after Marcos rejected water cannons on PH ships
May 6, 2024
MANILA, Philippines – Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III on Monday questioned the administration’s actions in dealing with China’s aggression in the West Philippine Sea after President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. rejected the...