Glorious lift in Phuket for Sarno

Vanessa Sarno will have a chance to prove her worth as the new heiress to Hidilyn Diaz as she virtually booked a spot to the Paris Olympics this July.

TROPANG GIGA NOSE OUT BOLTS

TNT Tropang Giga snapped a two-game losing skid, pulling off a 92-90 escape act versus Meralco to join a crowded middle pack in the PBA Philippine Cup yesterday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

NZ tightens visa rules amid near record migration

New Zealand said yesterday that it was making immediate changes to its employment visa program after a near-record migration last year which it said was \"unsustainable.\"

Zelensky warns of dwindling air defense missiles

Ukraine could run out of air defense missiles if Russia keeps up its intense long-range bombing campaign, President Volodymyr Zelensky warned in remarks aired on Saturday.

Gaza war enters 7th month

As truce negotiators head to Cairo

Pellegrini wins Slovak presidential election

Slovak nationalist-left government candidate Peter Pellegrini won the country's presidential election on Saturday, cementing the grip of pro-Russian Prime Minister Robert Fico over the country.

Angat Dam water level continues to fall

Water elevation in Angat Dam has decreased by .76 meter in just two days as it reached 196.82 meters yesterday, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration.

Go supports CDA program to help cooperatives

Sen. Bong Go expressed his commitment to empowering and supporting community-based cooperatives during an event hosted by the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) in Quezon City on Thursday.

'Chinese mafia' using retiree visas – senator

Alleged members of a Chinese mafia” passing themselves off as retirees could compromise national security, a senator warned yesterday.

Phl reaffirms human rights resolve

The Philippines has reaffirmed its resolve to continue efforts to strengthen domestic human rights mechanisms.

8,000 addt'l motorcycle taxis to operate outside MM

The 8,000 additional motorcycle taxis will operate outside Metro Manila and no additional units will be allowed to operate within the metropolis, Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista clarified over the weekend.

DHSUD affirms support to local gov't, agencies

Firm support of local government units (LGUs) and bolstered coordination with other agencies has been committed by the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) after the signing of a joint memorandum circular on public financial management.

95% of Pinoys back single-use plastic ban Greenpeace

Nine in 10 Filipinos support the ban on single-use plastic, according to environmental group Greenpeace Philippines.

DA: P20/kilo rice remains a gov't aspiration

President Marcos' election campaign pitch of P20 per kilo of rice remains an aspiration of the government, a Department of Agriculture (DA) official said.

China conducts own 'combat patrols' in SCS

China conducted yesterday military \"combat patrols\" in the South China Sea (SCS) as the Philippines and allies the United States, Japan and Australia embarked on joint naval exercises on the same day.

DBM releases P900-M crop insurance funding

To cover the crop insurance premium of subsistence farmers and fisherfolk in the country, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released P4.5 billion and its corresponding Notice of Cash Allocation for the 1st Quarter of the year in the amount of P900 million to the Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC).

'Number of weakened guerrilla fronts down to 11'

The decades-old communist rebellion is left with about 1,500 members and 11 \"weakened\" guerrilla fronts as of the end of 2023, the government's anti-insurgency task force said.

AFP: Naval drills in WPS successful

The Philippines, United States, Japan and Australia successfully concluded yesterday the joint naval exercises in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) in the face of rising maritime aggression, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said.

All public schools hold distance learning today

Classes in all public schools nationwide have been moved today to asynchronous or distance learning mode to allow students to catch up with school work and other requirements impeded by class disruptions and the upcoming holidays, the Department of Education (DepEd) announced yesterday.

'Employees may skip work amid heat, but no pay'

Workers may opt not to report for work to avoid scorching heat, but will not get paid for the day, according to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE).

Gov't sets traffic summit this week

The government will hold a traffic summit this week to discuss possible solutions to the problem, which President Marcos admitted has gained notoriety among visitors from other countries.

Phl employers warned against inflating job titles

The practice of some Philippine companies to inflate job titles in an attempt to attract and retain talent has seen limited success, according to recruitment specialist Robert Walters Philippines.

Perfect ending: Iowa vs South Carolina

The perfect player vs. the perfect team. A perfect ending.

Choco Mucho flies high with 7th win

Games Tuesday (Philsports Arena) 4 p.m. - Farm Fresh vs Nxled / 6 p.m. - PLDT vs Strong Group

Mexico cuts ties with Ecuador after embassy raid

Mexico said it has cut diplomatic ties with Ecuador after police stormed the country's embassy in Quito on Friday to arrest former Ecuadoran vice president Jorge Glas who was taking refuge there.

Quake rattles New York; no casualties

UN Security Council diplomats were shaken in their chairs, planes got briefly grounded, and furniture rattled across New York on Friday when an earthquake jolted the city that never sleeps.

US on alert for Iran attacks on Israel

The United States is on high alert and preparing for a possible attack by Iran targeting Israeli or American assets in the region in response to Israel's strike on the Iranian embassy in Syria, a US official said on Friday.

Taiwan helicopters pluck quake-stranded tourists to safety

Taiwan rescue helicopters flew sorties Saturday to pluck tourists to safety after a massive earthquake cut off roads and blocked tunnels, leaving hundreds stranded for days in the mountains.

Negros town to be placed under state of calamity

The municipal disaster risk reduction and management council (MDRRMC) has recommended the declaration of a state of calamity in San Enrique, Negros Occidental due to El Niño.

Marikina, Makati adjust classes as MM sizzles

At least two cities in Metro Manila adjusted classes to protect students as temperatures continue to rise to dangerous levels.