Global wine production is expected to hit a new low in 2024 due to climatic challenges, the International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV) announced on Friday, November 29. Based on comprehensive data from 29 countries representing 85% of global production in 2023, global wine production for 2024 is estimated between 227 million and 235…
The Department of Health (DOH) said on Sunday that the number of HIV cases or people living with HIV (PLHIV) in the country was estimated to hit 215,400 before 2024 ends. Of the estimated PLHIV, 131,335 cases have been diagnosed or laboratory-confirmed and currently living or not reported to have died, as of September, the…
United Nations (UN) resident coordinator and humanitarian coordinator for Syria Adam Abdelmoula on Sunday urged an immediate cessation of hostilities in northwestern Syria’s Aleppo and dialogue among relevant parties. The recent escalation of violence in Aleppo starting from Wednesday has “resulted in the tragic loss of innocent civilian lives, including women and children, damage to…
The Syrian National Army (SNA) launched an operation to counter the terror group PKK/YPG’s plan to establish a terror corridor between Tel Rifaat and northeastern Syria, according to security sources. Tensions have resurfaced in northern Syria after anti-regime armed groups recently captured second biggest city of the country, Aleppo. As opposition forces began their operation…
Alec Stockton and Justin Arana came up with the second-half heroics, enabling Converge to stun Magnolia, 93-91, Sunday and get back on the winning track in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City. Stockton scored 16 of his 18 points in the second half and Arana 14 of his 24, aside…
Clint Escamis exploded for 30 points as Mapua University defeated College of Saint Benilde, 84-73, Sunday in Game 1 of the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) Season 100 men’s basketball best-of-three finals at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. Escamis also had five steals and four assists as the Cardinals moved on the verge of…
At least 43 landowners in Pampanga have agreed to share their property to the government for the construction of the Subic-Clark-Manila-Batangas (SCMB) railway project, the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) said. In a statement over the weekend, BCDA said 68 Transfer Certificate of Titles (TCTs) were recently distributed to the landowners from the towns…
The recent sighting of Chinese vessels in Surigao del Norte prompted a Mindanao lawmaker to renew his call for the establishment of an Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) naval site in the province. Surigao del Norte 2nd District Rep. Robert Ace Barbers reiterated his concerns over China’s repeated encroachments into the Philippines’ 200-mile exclusive economic…
Every Filipino deserves to celebrate and feel Christmas after a tough year, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Sunday. At the traditional Christmas tree lighting ceremony of the Office of the President (OP) at Kalayaan Grounds in Malacañan Palace, Manila, the President called on the public to “hold a thought” for all those who…
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan – The provincial government of Pangasinan has officially launched its Christmas display, with a vow to grant the holiday wishes of children and indigenous peoples (IP) groups in geographically isolated and disadvantaged (GIDA) areas. The capitol grounds in Lingayen has once again transformed into a dazzling holiday wonderland, featuring vibrant lights and festive decorations,…