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SHAABAA’s Inter-Alumni Invt’l tourney kicks off Sunday

CEBU CITY, Philippines — One of the much-awaited additions of the Sacred Heart Ateneo Alumni Basketball Athletic Association (SHAABAA) Season 27, the Inter-Alumni Invitational tournament, will unwrap this Sunday, July 7, at the Benedicto College Gymnasium along A.S Fortuna St. in Mandaue City. This new addition to one of Cebu’s longest-running and biggest alumni-based basketball tournaments was announced last May and will involve alumni teams...

2024-07-06T22:45:20Z

Former MP says Tories have 'no chance of ever being electable again'

Marcus Fysh said the Tories have 'no chance of ever being electable again with its current non-Conservative parliamentary composition' as he quit as a member.

2024-07-07T08:54:11Z

Lawmaker pushes bill adding PH history subject in high school

MANILA, Philippines — House Deputy Minority Leader and ACT Teachers Partylist Rep. France Castro called on the leadership of the House of Representatives to expedite the passage of House Bill 207 which seeks to include Philippine history as a separate subject in high school. She made the call following the order of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to incoming Education secretary Sonny Angara to improve the teaching of Philippine history....

2024-07-07T03:29:29Z

Sulu cops seize over P17 million in smuggled cigarettes

CAMP SK PENDATUN, Maguindanao del Norte, Philippines – Police authorities in Sulu confiscated over P17 million in smuggled cigarettes in two separate operations this week. Brig. Gen. Prexy Tanggawohn, director of Police Regional Office in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO-BAR), said that on Friday, some P5.6 million worth of smuggled cigarettes were seized in Patikul town after a resident alerted the police about the contrabands being unloaded...

2024-07-06T13:20:51Z

Now SNP suffers £1m hammer blow in lost Westminster funding

The SNP's financial woes have been compounded by last week's humiliation at the ballot box with £1 million of crucial funding lost from the House of Commons.

2024-07-06T22:07:20Z

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 863

As the war enters its 863rd day, these are the main developments.

2024-07-07T06:51:22Z

Marcos proud of Gilas despite loss to Brazil

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. congratulated Gilas Pilipinas on Saturday evening despite losing to Brazil in the semifinals of the Fiba Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) in Riga, Latvia. “It was a great fight, Gilas Pilipinas! You have made us Filipinos proud and made history! We will always stand behind you in support. Bida ang bayaning manlalaro! ”Marcos said in a social media post. READ: Gilas’ Olympic dream ends, bows...

2024-07-06T16:15:37Z

Gilas ends Olympic bid, but not after showcasing elite program

There will be chock-full of stories and thought pieces on Gilas Pilipinas’ run in the Fiba Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Latvia. The Filipinos ended their stint—and their bid to make it to the Paris Olympics—after a 71-60 loss on Saturday to Brazil in the capital city of Riga. “I don’t know what to say. It’s funny we didn’t expect to be here but then when we got here we’d expect to win. So it’s painful that we didn’t especially having that...

2024-07-06T21:37:09Z

HORI7ON is the newest brand ambassadors of JBL PH | PEP Goes To

Filipino boy band Hori7on was launched as the newest brand ambassadors of JBL Philippines. This was announced during the grand launch of JBL’s latest offering at Dusit Thani, Mactan, Cebu. #Hori7on #JBLSoundgearFrames #Hori7onLive Video & Edit: Khym Manalo Subscribe to our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@pep_tv Know the latest in showbiz at http://www.pep.ph Follow us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pepalerts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PEPalerts Twitter: https://twitter.com/pepalerts Visit our DailyMotion channel! https://www.dailymotion.com/PEPalerts Join us on Viber: https://bit.ly/PEPonViber Watch us on Kumu: pep.ph

2024-07-07T06:07:12Z

Drive and dash motorist hunted over £120 of allegedly stolen fuel

The mysterious man struck family-run Palmarsh Gulf Service Station in Hythe, Kent, on June 23 at around 7.20pm.

2024-07-07T08:39:12Z

Suella Braverman says Rishi had 'idiotic policies'

Suella Braverman has said Rishi Sunak had 'idiotic policies' and that the Conservatives took voters for 'mugs' as she lays the groundwork for her leadership bid amid Tory civil war.

2024-07-07T01:38:00Z

Tories fear leadership contest will be overshadowed by Farage

Shellshocked Conservatives are calling for a delay to the party leadership contest to avoid it being overshadowed by a 'summer of Nigel Farage'.

2024-07-06T23:52:48Z

UK Labor’s landslide comes with its own perils, says experts

Labor on Friday secured a huge majority in the UK’s general election, giving it a massive mandate but also a few headaches once celebrations die down. Before the vote, the Conservatives warned voters not to hand Labor party leader Keir Starmer the “blank cheque” of a “supermajority,” but as prime minister, he will now have a majority of over 170 and five years up against a demoralized main opposition. “The main advantages are clarity. It means...

2024-07-07T00:01:59Z

How life goes on after an earthquake: The ‘Lego schools’ of Lombok

On the Indonesian island, school classrooms built from earthquake-proof, recycled plastic get kids back to school.

2024-07-07T07:28:15Z

Men 'who stepped in to help' police get bravery award

The men say bravery certificates from Northumbria Police will have "pride of place" in their homes.

2024-07-07T06:15:03Z

Marcos revokes civil service privileges to NDCP graduates

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has revoked the granting of career executive service (CES) officer eligibility and ranks to graduates of the National Defense College of the Philippines (NDCP). In Executive Order (EO) No. 63, the President approved the Career Executive Service Board’s recommendation to rescind an earlier policy that gave CES eligibility and rank to NDCP graduates of its Master in National Security...

2024-07-06T21:22:10Z

Escudero defends Binay, Cayetano over recent Senate building row

MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero has appealed to the public on Saturday for understanding on the recent behavior of some of his fellow senators during session. According to Escudero, senators have emotions, too. “Perhaps, this is part of the humanity of the members of the Senate—your senators are not emotionless robots,” Escudero said in a radio interview on DWIZ 882. READ: Binay, Cayetano trade barbs at Senate...

2024-07-06T17:21:31Z

Starmer appoints two figures from Blair and Brown era as ministers

Jacqui Smith and Douglas Alexander are given junior ministerial roles from the new prime minister.

2024-07-06T23:59:13Z

Who are the newly-elected MPs for Norfolk?

A guide to all the Members of Parliament who will be representing Norfolk in the House of Commons.

2024-07-07T05:30:37Z

Water company fined for not supplying data

The Environment Agency says the case follows an investigation into environmental permit conditions.

2024-07-07T07:30:19Z

'We'll put pressure on councils over SEND'

The politicians say they will look to improve special educational needs provision in the county.

2024-07-07T05:45:49Z

Far right bids for power as France holds parliamentary election

By Gabriel Stargardter PARIS (Reuters) -France voted on Sunday in a parliamentary run-off election that will reconfigure the political landscape, with opinion polls forecasting the far-right National Rally (RN) will win the most votes but likely fall short of a majority. Such an outcome could plunge the country into a chaotic hung parliament weeks before the Paris Olympic Games, severely denting

2024-07-07T07:51:06Z

Japan and the Philippines: Charting a path toward strategic synergy

Magandang umaga, my Filipino friends. It is my great pleasure to visit the Philippines as Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan. Japan and the Philippines have a long history of exchange dating back to the 16th century. Especially over the past few years, the Japan-Philippines relations have made remarkable progress in a wide range of areas, including security, economy and cultural and people-to-people exchanges. November in 2023, Prime Minister...

2024-07-06T22:07:11Z

Why are Kenyans angry with the IMF?

Critics say IMF provides loans to desperate African countries on stringent terms, disproportionately affecting the poor.

2024-07-07T07:22:56Z

Bodies discovered at a popular beach

A 'concern for welfare' call was received by emergency services in Little Beach in Sydney 's eastern suburbs about 11am on Sunday, a police spokesperson said.

2024-07-07T04:08:17Z

Participate in the drug war probe, Kabataan tells Senator Bato

MANILA, Philippines — Kabataan Partylist challenged Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa to participate in the drug war probe, saying that he is accountable to the Filipino people. “Stare your victims in the eye during the hearing, Senator. We dare you. If you truly love your country, you would not turn a blind eye to the clamour of thousands of families victimized seeking justice,” said Kabataan Partylist Executive Vice President Renee Co in a...

2024-07-06T14:36:05Z

Junta leaders' meeting overshadows West African summit

A West African leaders' summit opens on Sunday amid political turmoil after the military rulers of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso cemented a breakaway union at a rival meeting. It was not clear how the weakened bloc would respond after Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso adopted a treaty establishing a "Confederation of Sahel States" in Niamey on Saturday.

2024-07-07T05:37:10Z

Brits rescued at top of volcano survived by using 'Bear Grylls videos'

Matthew Forster, 22, and his sibling Andrew, 18, from London, had attempted to climb 10,000ft to the summit of Mount Agung to see the sunrise when their phones died near the top.

2024-07-07T07:23:58Z

The United Nations Gastronomy Tourism Forum in Cebu Explored the Power of Food-Focused Travel

As we learned, there's more to gastronomy tourism than sating one's appetite and wanderlust.

2024-07-07T08:05:01Z

Police surround vehicle of suspected mass shooter Chase Garvey

Police surrounded the vehicle of suspected mass shooter Chase Garvey in Florence, Kentucky after a brief chase. The shooting suspect was found dead inside from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

2024-07-07T03:04:31Z

Chichester primary school to relocate to new site

Jessie Younghusband Primary School in Chichester is to be moved to the Minerva Heights development.

2024-07-07T06:30:06Z

Jay Slater search is 'torture' for family as renrewed focus is 'treacherous' gorge

Jay's dad Warren, 58, older brother Zak, 24, and uncle Glen Duncan, 41, are among a group of nine family members who are not giving up on looking for the 19-year-old

2024-07-07T07:31:04Z

Amorsolo painting stolen from museum

BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines — A 12×18-inch painting by National Artist Fernando Amorsolo was reported stolen from a popular private museum, the Hofileña Museum, in Silay City. The museum’s CCTV records showed that the painting, called “Mango Harvesters,” was taken by at least two thieves from the museum’s second floor where it was on display along with other paintings and sketches. The stolen painting is different from, but...

2024-07-06T21:37:14Z

Starmer to make first visit to Scotland as prime minister

He says he wants to establish a "different and better" way of working across the United Kingdom.

2024-07-07T07:00:16Z

Artist hopes hospital post box draws 'a smile'

Lesley Sleight's design Sea to Summit – Colours of Mann features on the box at Noble's Hospital.

2024-07-07T06:30:14Z

This week’s milestones: July 7 to July 13

July 8, 2021 The Butao hydroelectric plant, which has a capacity of 1,350 kilowatts and is linked to the 13.8-kilovolt backbone of the Pangasinan Electric Cooperative III, was inaugurated in San Manuel, Pangasinan. It was built to supplement the electricity supply from the Luzon grid and to provide irrigation to surrounding farmlands. The plant sources fresh water from the irrigation system of National Irrigation Administration (NIA), through...

2024-07-06T21:22:11Z

China Coast Guard, maritime militia intercept PCG vessels in Ayungin Shoal

A China Coast Guard (CCH) vessel intercepted two Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessels near the Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea, according to a maritime expert on Sunday. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), former US Air Force official and former defense attaché Ray Powell said that CCG 5203 blocked the BRP Cabra and BRP Cape Engano which were passing 14 nautical miles east of Ayungin Shoal. Meanwhile, six Chinese maritime militia vessels...

2024-07-07T09:09:07Z

Scotland's papers: Rwanda plan 'dead and buried' and SNP's 'time to reflect'

A review of the front page stories from Scotland's Sunday newspapers.

2024-07-07T08:31:26Z

Anger over appointment of Sir Patrick Vallance as science minister

Lord Vallance's appointment as Science Minister has been criticised by experts who say he helped stifle discussion about where Covid originated from.

2024-07-07T01:07:53Z

Does Sinn Féin rise bring Irish unity any closer?

Sinn Féin is now Northern Ireland’s largest party at Westminster - what does that mean for NI's future?

2024-07-07T07:45:39Z

Who are the MPs representing Hertfordshire?

The 12 MPs selected to represent the county in the House of Commons are from the three main parties.

2024-07-07T07:45:51Z

Anti-tourism protestors rally against foreign visitors in Barcelona

Protesters carried signs reading 'Barcelona is not for sale,' and, 'Tourists go home,' before some used water guns on tourists eating outdoors at restaurants in hotspots

2024-07-06T22:37:54Z

Dire warning an unstoppable contagion is about to take off

Health authorities have warned an unstoppable contagion could spread in one Aussie state in a matter of days, and revealed how residents can remain safe.

2024-07-07T02:53:08Z

Locals claim 'greedy landlords' have turned historic street into 'ghetto'

Around 14 HMOs have been set up on the 68-property street in Worcester, with residents saying its turned their quiet neighbourhood into a "student ghetto" due to greedy landlords

2024-07-07T07:31:51Z

Abra routs Mindoro; Batangas keeps close to MPBL leaders

Abra, aba, aba!

2024-07-07T06:06:59Z

She accused Assange of sexual assault, but is glad he’s now free

Anna Ardin accused Julian Assange of sexual assault - but is pleased he has been freed from jail.

2024-07-06T23:14:04Z

Starmer to meet Swinney in first official engagement as UK leader

Sir Keir Starmer will meet John Swinney today in his first official engagement since being appointed Prime Minister.

2024-07-06T21:52:16Z

Warnings scrapping Rwanda plan to cause Channel crossing 'open season'

Kevin Saunders, who was the Chief Immigration Officer covering Calais and Dunkirk, claims that up to 60,000 people could try to make the journey from France to England without the Rwanda plan in place.

2024-07-06T22:37:35Z

Chopper crew makes dramatic rescue of injured, trapped firefighter

A California National Guard helicopter team rescued a trapped and injured firefighter from the Basin Fire wildfire. A number of large blazes are being fought across the US as temperatures soar.

2024-07-07T02:49:29Z

Sir Keir Starmer to renegotiate Britain's post-Brexit deal in weeks

Sir Keir Starmer wants more relaxed freedom of movement rules and lower trade barriers, EU sources believe, and is willing to sign the UK back up to some Brussels rules in exchange.

2024-07-06T22:07:24Z