Heat index in Zambales’ Iba town soars to 53°C on April 28
MANILA, Philippines – The heat index in Iba, Zambales, reached a scorching 53°C on Sunday, April 28, the highest that the country’s weather bureau has recorded so far for 2024. The heat index, also...
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MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Audit has lifted the Notices of Disallowance that it had issued against the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) on its unauthorized payment of...
View ArticleTNT, Uratex to represent PH in world streetball finals in New York
MANILA, Philippines – Not even the scorching hot weather in Manila could derail the TNT Tropang Giga’s 3×3 basketball mastery. Bannered by Almond Vosotros, Lervin Flores, Matt Salem, and Chester...
View ArticleStep by step: San Miguel not looking too far ahead as sweep looms amid...
MANILA, Philippines – The way things are going, San Miguel sweeping the elimination round of the PBA Philippine Cup appears more like a certainty than a possibility. Banking on the one-two punch of...
View ArticleLOOK: Central Luzon Regional Athletic Association meet kicks off in Tarlac
TARLAC, Philippines – Some 6,000 student-athletes, coaches, and trainers from various school divisions in Region 3 joined the Central Luzon Regional Athletic Association (CLRAA) meet kick-off at the...
View ArticleIsrael has agreed to listen to US concerns before any Rafah move, says White...
Israel has agreed to listen to US concerns and thoughts before it launches an invasion of the border city of Rafah in Gaza, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said on Sunday, April...
View ArticleAs Catantan earns spot in Paris Olympics, 3 Filipino fencers fall short
MANILA, Philippines – While fencer Samantha Catantan turned her dream to reality by qualifying for the Paris Games, three other Filipinos fell short of their Olympic aspirations. Noelito Jose, Hanniel...
View ArticleLakers know they’re still fighting history vs Nuggets in Game 5
The Los Angeles Lakers ended nearly two seasons of frustration against Denver and stayed alive in the Western Conference quarterfinal series. Now the goal is to make NBA history. Los Angeles’ 119-108...
View ArticleHow can excessive heat affect you and your body?
MANILA, Philippines – The dry season is upon us, and the sweltering heat isn’t going anywhere soon. According to state weather bureau PAGASA, the highest heat index recorded so far was 53°C on April...
View ArticleAfter deadline, unconsolidated jeepneys have until mid-May before LTFRB...
MANILA, Philippines – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) will give unconsolidated jeepneys a 15-day leeway to still ply their routes before the government starts...
View ArticleCebu water district heads file complaint vs city officials over ‘trespassing’...
CEBU, Philippines – The heads of the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) sued Cebu City officials for abuse of authority, grave misconduct, and coercion, in connection with their role in the...
View ArticleValenzuela LGU’s class suspension policy now takes heat index into account
MANILA, Philippines – The Valenzuela City government has revised its class suspension ordinance, now factoring in the “dangerous heat index” for automatic suspension of face-to-face classes. The heat...
View ArticleMaharlika eyes investments in Clark Freeport, New Clark City
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s sovereign wealth fund is eyeing major investments in the Clark Freeport and Special Economic Zone in Central Luzon. The Maharlika Investment...
View ArticleFACT CHECK: Spanish frigate Cristóbal Colón not in PH for maritime...
Claim: Spanish frigate Cristóbal Colón (F-105) is in the Philippines for maritime cooperation activities. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The YouTube video bearing the claim has over 6,628...
View ArticleView from Manila: Propaganda masters? China drags Teodoro, Año in latest...
MANILA, Philippines – The latest from China in its continuing narrative on the Ayungin Shoal (Second Thomas Shoal) is that no less than Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. and National Security...
View ArticleZambales’ Iba town heat index reaches 53°C | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Heat index in Zambales’ Iba town soars to 53°C on April 28 The heat index in Iba, Zambales, reaches a scorching...
View ArticleMVP candidate Angge Poyos not after individual award, keeps eye on UAAP crown
MANILA, Philippines – A stellar run with the UST Golden Tigresses has put Angge Poyos in the running to become just the third rookie to win MVP in the UAAP women’s volleyball tournament. NU Bulldogs...
View Article[Kitchen 143] Modern cuisina Italiana at Al Dente Pasta Bar
Kitchen 143 now heads out of the home kitchen and visits old and new favorite restaurants in and out of Metro Manila. In this episode, Kitchen 143 host Michelle Aventajado of Momma ‘N Manila heads to...
View ArticleBanking, retail, food: Here are the most valuable Filipino brands in 2024
MANILA, Philippines – London-based brand valuation consultancy agency Brand Finance recently released its latest Brand Finance Philippines 2024 report, with companies from the banking,...
View ArticleComelec says premature campaigning will be prohibited in 2025 midterm polls
MANILA, Philippines – Premature campaigning rules will immediately apply to politicians once they file their certificates of candidacy (COC) for the 2025 midterm elections, Commission on Elections...
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