Kaye Cruz

Rethinking the Filipino summer: Smarter homes, cooler living

The Filipino summer has always come with a familiar rhythm: electric fans humming non-stop, curtains drawn tight against the midday sun, and households constantly balancing comfort with rising power bills. It’s a season defined as much by heat as it is by small, daily adjustments to keep life running smoothly. This year, SM Home is…

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Baquial delivers clutch gold as FEU-Diliman seals UAAP Taekwondo crown

Elisha Kleon Baquial (left) of Far Eastern University-Diliman faces Jin Raphael Gaupo of University of Santo Tomas in the boys’ +70kg final of the UAAP Season 88 taekwondo tournament at Rizal Memorial Coliseum on Friday (April 24, 2026). Baquial edged Gaupo, 2-1, to secure FEU-D’s first title. (UAAP photo) Far Eastern University-Diliman leaned on a championship…

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PNP cracks down on online account trade, 15 nabbed in nationwide cybercrime sweep

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has intensified its campaign against digital fraud, arresting 15 individuals and seizing 36 financial accounts in a series of coordinated anti-cybercrime operations conducted across the country from April 1 to 15, 2026. The suspects were allegedly involved in the illegal online sale of financial accounts—including ATM and e-wallet accounts—commonly used…

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Northern Negros operations intensify as AFP–PNP net arrests, weapons seizures

Joint security operations led by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), with support from the Philippine National Police (PNP), delivered significant gains in Negros Occidental from April 19 to 23, 2026—resulting in arrests, the recovery of firearms and explosives, and the disruption of remaining Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) elements in Northern Negros. Focused military…

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Pantino storms into last 16 as Lim, Alcantara assert dominance in Philta Open

Arthur Craig “Iggy” Pantino in action during the 2025 Philippine Columbian Association (PCA) Open in Paco, Manila. The Cebuano won the Gentry Open last year. (Contributed photo) Fifth seed Arthur Craig “Iggy” Pantino made a resounding statement, powering into the round-of-16 with a commanding 6-0, 6-2 victory over France Vhielle Dilao on Wednesday in the Philta…

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UAAP Season 88 Taekwondo unveils new format, expands categories as tournament kicks off

De La Salle University rules the men’s division in the UAAP Season 87 taekwondo kyorugi (sparring) competition in this undated photo. Kyorugi will have a new format this year. (UAAP photo) A fresh competitive landscape awaits in the UAAP Season 88 taekwondo tournament as action begins Tuesday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum, highlighted by a major…

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Lady Bullpups send early warning as title defense opens in dominant fashion

Jaila Adrao of National University Nazareth School tries to score against Tonirose Moneda of King’s Montessori School in the Shakey’s Girls Volleyball Invitational League (SGVIL) Rising Stars Cup Division 1 at the La Salle Green Hills Gym on Monday (April 20, 2026). The Lady Bullpups won, 25-16, 25-14. (SGVIL photo) Defending champion National University-Nazareth School wasted…

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