San Miguel Corporation (SMC) on Saturday opened the Maria Clara northbound exit at Skyway Stage 3 in Quezon City, aiming to ease traffic at the Quezon Avenue exit. The new exit, operational as of 6:00 a.m. on December 28, provides an alternative route for motorists heading into Quezon City, SMC said in a statement. The…
Volcanic activity continued at Taal Volcano, with seven earthquakes and six tremors detected in the past 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported on Saturday. The tremors lasted five to eight minutes, while sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions reached 1,181 metric tons but rose only 300 meters high, described as “weak emission.”…
The shear line, the northeast monsoon or “amihan”, and the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) will continue to affect large portions of the country, the state weather bureau said on Saturday. In its 4:00 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the shear line will bring cloudy skies with scattered rains…
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump petitioned the Supreme Court on Friday to delay the sale of TikTok by its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, or face a nationwide ban, according to officials. “In light of the novelty and difficulty of this case, the court should consider staying the statutory deadline to grant more breathing space to address…
Head coach Mike Brown’s tenure in Sac-Town has reportedly come to an end. Per senior NBA insider Shams Charania, the Sacramento Kings have fired Brown after two-and-a-half seasons and with just 29 games into the 2024-25 NBA calendar. Furthermore, long-time assistant Doug Christie will take over head coaching duties on an interim basis for the…
Jordan Heading has played a pivotal role in the Converge’s emergence as a potential dark horse. Heading’s efficient role as both a scorer and playmaker has translated into four straight victories and a 6-2 record for the FiberXers in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup, with nowhere to go but up. “Our record is really what I…
Veteran guard Mark Barroca admitted Magnolia is in a critical situation now in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. Currently out of the playoffs picture occupying the no. 10 spot, the Hotshots’ situation was made far worse following their 95-92 heartbreaker at the hands of rival Barangay Ginebra Kings in the league’s final playdate for 2024 last…
Dennis Trillo is basking in the glory of his Best Actor win at the 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Gabi ng Parangal, where his film “Green Bones” emerged as a top winner. The Kapuso actor shared his joy on Instagram, posting a photo with his wife, Jennylyn Mercado, in his arms and his trophy…
The government of Hokkaido, a northern island popular with tourists, will introduce a lodging tax of up to 500 yen ($3) per night from April 2026, joining a growing number of prefectures and municipalities around Japan using such revenues to improve infrastructure and transportation amid a tourism boom. With around 20 local governments in Hokkaido,…
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has denied the motion for reconsideration seeking to block the senatorial bid of detained Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder and alleged child abuser Apollo Quiboloy. In a seven-page ruling made public on Friday, the Comelec en banc dismissed the motion for reconsideration filed by labor leader Sonny Matula, citing lack…