A Springbok forward who is currently performing at the peak of his powers will soon be returning to a South African domestic team.
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Driver in Minglanilla road rage in hot waters
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A motorist is now in hot water for brandishing a gun during yet another road rage incident here in Metro Cebu. That’s why the Land Transportation Office in Central Visayas (LTO-7) has issued a show-cause order against the driver asking him to explain why he should not face legal consequences. The
Read More »Explainer: Heat index levels classification
As temperatures continue to rise across the country, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) regularly issues heat index advisories to help Filipinos stay safe. But what exactly is the heat index, and how are its levels classified? What is the Heat Index? Heat index, according to Engr. Al Quiblat, chief of the
Read More »Fastcraft operator axes more routes in the Visayas
CEBU CITY, Philippines – As oil prices continue to surge, fastcraft operator Ocean Fast Ferries Inc. announced a new wave of trip reductions, including those connecting Cebu to other parts of the Visayas. The company on Tuesday, April 7, revealed that they will be cutting down selected trips for their OceanJet lines covering Cebu, Tagbilaran,
Read More »₱200M funding gap delays Cebu City scholars’ allowances
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A P200 million budget shortfall has been identified as a key factor behind the delayed release of allowances for thousands of Cebu City scholars. Former councilor Joy Augustus Young, now serving as an education consultant for the Cebu City Government, said the Cebu City College Scholarship Program (CCCSP) required around P550
Read More »Where creatives gather, Arte Merkado’s Arte Feast Fiesta
There is something about walking into a space filled with color, handmade things, and a celebration that feels rooted in something deeply your own. That was exactly what greeted everyone who stepped into Atua Midtown last March 28 and 29 for Arte Merkado’s Arte Feast Fiesta, a two-day celebration marking the homegrown art market’s second
Read More »Phivolcs: Lava fountaining seen anew from Mayon Volcano
MANILA, Philippines — Two episodes of short-lived lava fountaining were recorded from Mayon Volcano in Albay early Tuesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The events happened at 8:39 a.m. and 9:23 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7, at the summit crater of Mayon Volcano, amid the volcano’s 91st straight day of effusive
Read More »House mega panel to start tackling fuel price crisis response
MANILA, Philippines — Thirteen committees of the House of Representatives will hold a joint hearing on Wednesday, April 8, to discuss measures that will address the fuel price crisis and deliberate medium and long-term solutions to energy concerns amid the Middle East conflict. A statement from the office of House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III stated
Read More »PNP: Human rights won’t be affected by stricter ordinances enforcement
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. has assured that human rights would not be affected by the police’s recent move to more strictly enforce local ordinances. “We are here to serve and protect, not to impose without purpose. While we are intensifying our presence to ensure that local
Read More »Batangas town scales down fiesta amid rising costs, energy concerns
LUCENA CITY — The mayor of Calatagan, Batangas, has suspended several major events for the town’s annual fiesta to support national energy conservation and cost-saving measures. In a statement, Mayor Rico Puno said the decision was made in light of rising living costs affecting local families. “I understand how important the fiesta is to all
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