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Eala falls to Ostapenko in Linz Open
1+ min ago (281+ words) MANILA " Filipino tennis player Alexandra Eala absorbed a 4-6, 5-7 loss to Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko in the second round of the WTA 500 Linz Open in Austria on Wednesday night, April 8, 2026. It was Eala's first tournament on clay this year and her first…...
Malilong: Estrada, Arroyo, Aquino and Duterte: The ties that bind
4+ hour, 25+ min ago (392+ words) Loyal Duterte supporters bitterly decry the supposed double standard in the treatment of the impeachment complaints against President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte. They point out that while the case against Marcos was summarily dismissed by…...
Council eyes senior citizens to address student literacy crisis
2+ hour, 26+ min ago (411+ words) SENIOR citizens, particularly retired teachers, may soon take on a bigger role in helping address the growing literacy crisis among young learners in Cebu City. The City Council approved a resolution on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, encouraging senior citizens" associations to mobilize…...
'Tankinis' are back, what you need to know about this "90s fashion favorite
4+ hour, 12+ min ago (282+ words) Tank tops paired with bikini bottoms are called a tankini. This trend from the "90s is making a comeback, alongside the broader return of "90s fashion. The charm of the tankini lies in its mix-and-match versatility. Women can pair tops and bottoms…...
28 Barmm sectoral groups eye registration
5+ hour, 37+ min ago (232+ words) Six Women Sector organizations applied: UBJP Women Sectoral Wing, BGC Women Sector, BAPA Sectoral Wing for Women, League OG Bangsamoro Islamic Advocate Association, BFP Women Sector, and Tawi-Tawi Provincial Women's Council. Three Youth Sector organizations submitted applications: UBJP Youth Sectoral…...
CIDG seizes P5-M illicit foam, mattresses
5+ hour, 26+ min ago (233+ words) Authorities seized more than P5 million worth of illegal foam and mattresses following a raid in Minalin, Pampanga on Tuesday, April 7. The operation was conducted by operatives of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Regional Field Unit 3 and the CIDG…...
Nordeco urges Davao Light to respect rule of law in Samal dispute
5+ hour, 13+ min ago (558+ words) THE Northern Davao Electric Cooperative (Nordeco) on April 7, 2026, urged the Davao Light and Power Company (Davao Light) anew to respect the rule of law, stressing that a court-issued Writ of Possession applies only to 26 specific distribution assets located in 26 barangays…...
Fire razes shopping mall, grocery in Naval
7+ hour, 18+ min ago (216+ words) A MIDDAY fire gutted several commercial establishments in Barangay Smo. Rosario in Naval, Biliran on Thursday, April 9, 2026, prompting a massive response from local fire units. The Naval Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) confirmed that the blaze involved a grocery store,…...
Tropical depression outside PAR unlikely to affect PH weather
6+ hour, 32+ min ago (178+ words) MANILA" The low pressure area that developed into a tropical depression (TD) on Wednesday afternoon has a slim chance of affecting the country's weather condition, a forecaster said. The TD was last tracked 3, 000 kilometers east of northeastern Mindanao, outside the…...
The uniqueness of John's gospel
4+ hour, 32+ min ago (331+ words) The Gospel of John stands apart from the Synoptic Gospels in both style and substance. While Matthew, Mark, and Luke share a common narrative framework, John presents a more reflective and theological account. Its differences are not accidental but deliberate,…...