Cambridge made it four wins in a row as they defeated Oxford in the 171st University Boat Race on London's River Thames on Saturday.
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Officials seize drugs and cellphones in Pollsmoor prison raid
Officials raided Pollsmoor prison, seizing drugs, phones and weapons in a nationwide crackdown on contraband over the Easter weekend.
Read More »RDC-7 pushes for regional DOTr to speed up Cebu, Bohol projects
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Regional Development Council in Central Visayas (RDC-7) has endorsed the creation of a Department of Transportation (DOTr) regional office to speed up key transport projects in Cebu and Bohol. The council expressed its support during its first-quarter full meeting on March 30, 2026, to address delays caused by centralized approvals
Read More »Silver or pink? Cebu’s MUPH 2026 duo dazzles in evening gown prelims
CEBU CITY, Philippines — It was a tale of two standout styles and two Cebuana contenders in the Miss Universe Philippines (MUPH) 2026 who knew exactly how to own the spotlight. Nicole Borromeo of Cebu Province and Apriel Smith of Cebu City delivered contrasting yet compelling performances in the pageant’s preliminary evening gown competition. Borromeo
Read More »Boholanos welcome Easter Sunday with colorful ‘hugos’ tradition
LOAY, Bohol — Many Boholanos joined one of the most cherished Filipino Easter Sunday traditions, the “hugos” or “sugat” (Salubong), which symbolizes the meeting of the Risen Christ and His mother, the Blessed Virgin Mary. At the Holy Trinity Parish Church in Loay, the celebration began with the ringing of church bells and bright lights
Read More »Lighter than expected NLEx traffic due to drop in Holy Week travelers
BOCAUE, Bulacan — Motorists returning to Metro Manila from Northern and Central Luzon after the Holy Week break experienced lighter than expected and largely congestion-free travel along the North Luzon Expressway (NLEx), a stark contrast to the usual heavy traffic during the annual exodus. A source from NLEx Corp.’s communications office said no significant surge
Read More »AFP, PNP recover guns, ammo after MILF infighting in Maguindanao Sur
COTABATO CITY– Military and police authorities in Maguindanao del Sur recovered six high-powered firearms and ammunition during clearing operations following skirmishes with armed groups in Datu Piang town on Saturday morning. Government forces conducted law enforcement and clearing operations at about 4 p.m. in Barangay Masigay, Datu Piang, after two warring groups belonging to the
Read More »PNP extending full support to kin of 2 cops killed in Palawan shooting
MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine National Police (PNP) pledged full support to the families of two police officers killed during a deadly gunfight in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan on Good Friday. The slain officers were identified as Staff Sgt. Ryan Cris Cabaña and Jayson Fernandez, both assigned to Puerto Princesa City Police Station 2. “All burial
Read More »Gang poses as officers to steal motorcycle in Pattaya raid
Seven individuals allegedly impersonating narcotics officers stormed a home in Pattaya late on April 4, threatening a couple at gunpoint and knife-point before making off with a motorcycle. The incident took place at 10.46pm in the Nong Prue subdistrict of Pattaya. The group of seven claimed to be officers from the Office of the Narcotics …
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Read More »Australian climbs Pattaya balcony after dispute with Thai partner
An Australian man was rescued after hanging from a third-floor hotel balcony in Pattaya, yesterday, April 4, after a domestic dispute led to what police described as another apparent bid for attention. Police and tourist officers responded to reports that a foreign man was threatening to jump from a hotel in Soi Buakhao. They found …
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