Pertussis cases up in Quezon, Negros Occidental
MANILA, Philippines — Rising cases of pertussis or ”whooping cough” have been recorded in Quezon province and Negros Occidental.
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More areas suspend onsite classes due to extreme heat
MANILA, Philippines — More areas across the country have suspended onsite classes due to unbearable classroom conditions brought about by extreme heat, according to the Department of Education.
Ceniza secures Paris Olympic weightlifting berth
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino lifter John Febuar Ceniza virtually booked a slot to the Paris Olympics after a strong finish in the International Weightlifting Federation World Cup in Phuket, Thailand Tuesday.
One killed, two injured by 12-year-old Finnish school shooter
HELSINKI, Finland — A 12-year-old opened fire Tuesday at a school north of the Finnish capital Helsinki, killing a fellow student and seriously injuring two others before being taken into custody, police said.
Hundreds of schools suspend classes over heat danger
MANILA, Philippines — Hundreds of schools in the Philippines, including dozens in the capital Manila, suspended in-person classes on Tuesday due to dangerous levels of heat, education officials said.
HOKA Trilogy Run Asia kicks off 1st of 19 races on April 7
MANILA, Philippines – The HOKA Trilogy Run Asia is putting its best foot forward as it launches its massive 2024 series on April 7 at the SM Mall of Asia Complex.
Chinese nationals arrested for obtaining gov't IDs illegally — BI
MANILA, Philippines — Four Chinese nationals suspected of obtaining government IDs through fraudulent means were apprehended in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan last month, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said.
BPI to hold annual stockholders meeting on April 23
MANILA, Philipines — Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of stockholders of Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) will be conducted virtually via http://www.ayalagroupshareholders.com/ on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 9:00 a.m., for the transaction of the following business: