Cebu weather:  Rainy days ahead as LPA, habagat affect Visayas

Cebu weather: Rainy days ahead as LPA, habagat affect Visayas

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu residents should brace for a mix of cloudy skies, rainshowers, and occasional thunderstorms in the coming days as the trough of a low-pressure area (LPA) and the southwest monsoon continue to affect the Visayas and Mindanao, the state weather bureau said, Saturday. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) Visayas office reported that the trough of an LPA east of Mindanao, combined with the southwest monsoon or habagat, will influence the weather across Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. For Metro Cebu, Pagasa forecasts partly cloudy to occasionally cloudy skies with rainshowers or thunderstorms […]... Keep on reading: Cebu weather: Rainy days ahead as LPA, habagat affect Visayas

US Open: Knee problem doesn't slow Carlos Alcaraz down in win

US Open: Knee problem doesn't slow Carlos Alcaraz down in win

NEW YORK — Carlos Alcaraz was cruising along in the US Open’s third round, leading by a set and a break after taking 10 of the first 14 games in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Friday, when an awkward step while striking a forehand caused an issue with his right knee. The No. 2-seeded Alcaraz, who won the first of his five Grand Slam titles at Flushing Meadows in 2022, got broken for the first time in the tournament, then took a medical timeout and had his leg massaged by a trainer. Problem solved: Alcaraz rolled through the rest of the […]... Keep on reading: US Open: Knee problem doesn't slow Carlos Alcaraz down in win

US Open: Novak Djokovic shakes off back issue, enters fourth round

US Open: Novak Djokovic shakes off back issue, enters fourth round

NEW YORK — Novak Djokovic shook off a back problem early in the match to beat Cam Norrie on Friday night and at 38 to become the oldest man to reach the fourth round of the US Open since Jimmy Connors was the same age in 1991. Djokovic pulled away to win 6-4, 6-7 (4), 6-2, 6-3, helped by hitting 18 aces in what he said was his best serving performance of the tournament. READ: Novak Djokovic makes US Open third round for 19th time The 24-time Grand Slam champion seemed in jeopardy of matching his earliest exit in Flushing […]... Keep on reading: US Open: Novak Djokovic shakes off back issue, enters fourth round

EuroBasket: Lauri Markkanen's 43 lead Finland rout of Britain

EuroBasket: Lauri Markkanen's 43 lead Finland rout of Britain

TAMPERE, Finland — Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen scored 29 of his 43 points in the first half in a dazzling performance that highlighted Finland’s 109-79 rout of Britain at EuroBasket on Friday. Markkanen played just 23 minutes while matching his EuroBasket high for points, set in 2022 against Croatia. He was four points off the all-time tournament record of 47 points by Slovenia’s Luka Doncic against France in 2022. READ: EuroBasket: Giannis, Greece beat Italy; Poland outlasts Slovenia, Luka Finland is tied at 2-0 with Germany and Lithuania in Group B, which is being played in Tampere, Finland. Britain […]... Keep on reading: EuroBasket: Lauri Markkanen's 43 lead Finland rout of Britain

Vietnamese woman robbed, wounded in Pasay City found in Cavite

Vietnamese woman robbed, wounded in Pasay City found in Cavite

LUCENA CITY – A 27-year-old female Vietnamese was found wounded in Bacoor City, Cavite on Friday, August 29, after she was allegedly robbed and stabbed in Pasay City, police said. In a report on Saturday, the Calabarzon regional police said the victim, identified as “Le Thi Bao Yen,” was brought by a concerned citizen to the barangay hall in Talaba 2 at around 11 p.m. The victim told investigators that at around 8:30 p.m., she was fetched by a Chinese friend in Pasay City and boarded a Toyota Innova. After the vehicle stopped, an unidentified male suddenly boarded, stabbed the […]... Keep on reading: Vietnamese woman robbed, wounded in Pasay City found in Cavite

Sara mum, but brother thinks Torre removal due to PNP's 'internal conflicts'

Sara mum, but brother thinks Torre removal due to PNP's 'internal conflicts'

MANILA, Philippines - Vice President Sara Duterte said that she has no comment on the removal of Gen. Nicolas Torre 3rd as police chief, however, her younger brother, Davao City Acting Mayor Sebastian, believed Torre was a product of an "internal struggle" between factions in the Marcos administration. Torre was instrumental in the arrest of their father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, and his spiritual adviser, Kingdom of Jesus Christ televangelist Apollo Quiboloy. In an interview at The Hague on Thursday evening (local time), the vice president was asked on her comment regarding the relief of the police official 'Wala akong comment sa ano ni General Torre --- ano ba ang tawag doon, pag tanggal --- removal (I don't have a comment on his removal)," Sara said. Pressed further if his removal was "karma" for the arrest of both her father and Quiboloy, Duterte was uncertain whether it was indeed karmic justice for their arrests. "Diyos lang naman kasi talaga ang makakapagsabi kung ano yung karapat-dapat para sa isang tao. So, siguro part lang yun ng journey niya sa buhay niya. Sometimes, nandoon ka sa taas, and then 85 days later, nandoon ka sa baba. Ganoon, (It is only god who can say what is important for a person. So maybe that is part of his life journey, sometimes you are up there, and then 85 days later, you are down there), " Sara said. Meanwhile, in a separate interview also at The Hague a day before, Sebastian, also known as Baste, believes that Torre was "demoted" from his post at the PNP due to "internal conflicts" in the administration. "Hindi naman clear yung statement ng Malacanang bakit sya tinanggal, (The Malacanang statement was not clear on his removal), " Mayor Duterte said. He also believes that his replacement, P/Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez, will continue to harass their family, saying in English and Filipino that won't be promoted to chief PNP if there is no intent to harm them or their supporters. President Ferinand Marcos Jr., through Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, relieved Torre after only 85 days as police chief, considered the shortest tenure in PNP history.

EuroBasket: Giannis, Greece beat Italy; Poland outlasts Slovenia, Luka

EuroBasket: Giannis, Greece beat Italy; Poland outlasts Slovenia, Luka

LIMASSOL, Cyprus — American-born guard Jordan Loyd hit seven 3-pointers and finished with 32 points to help Poland outlast Slovenia and Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic 105-95 Thursday in both teams’ EuroBasket opener. Loyd’s efforts spoiled a strong effort by Doncic, the slimmed-down NBA star, who finished with 34 points and nine rebounds in the Group D matchup in Katowice, Poland. Poland led 47-46 at the half, then outscored Slovenia 33-23 in the third quarter to take control. READ: Germany beats Greece to reach Paris Olympics basketball semis Fellow NBA and Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo had a much […]... Keep on reading: EuroBasket: Giannis, Greece beat Italy; Poland outlasts Slovenia, Luka

Spreading 'sigla' across the metro with Lady’s Choice

Spreading 'sigla' across the metro with Lady’s Choice

Snacks play an important role in your child’s day, especially when they’re in school. Having a tasty and nutritious snack to munch on can help them stay focused in class and give them the energy they need for the rest of the day, whether it’s for play or other after-school activities. From tasty and filling breakfast meals to nutritious snacks and treats for their school-age kids, Lady’s Choice has been the reliable partner for parents who want to provide their back-to-school kids with the nutrients they need to stay motivated and energized throughout their school days. This year, Lady’s Choice […]... Keep on reading: Spreading 'sigla' across the metro with Lady’s Choice

‘Blackmail’ move tried to force ‘very bad’ city treasurer on Archival

‘Blackmail’ move tried to force ‘very bad’ city treasurer on Archival

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Vice Mayor Tomas Osmeña has alleged that attempts were made to pressure Mayor Nestor Archival Sr. into endorsing a dismissed treasurer he described as “a very bad person” to take over Cebu City’s treasury. In an interview on Friday, August 29, Osmeña said the city government had been paralyzed in recent weeks because “nobody could sign the checks” after former city treasurer Mare Vae Fernandez Reyes was dismissed. He said some people used the situation to push for the return of another embattled official. “Nobody can sign the checks. I asked why. Because the treasurer was […]... Keep on reading: ‘Blackmail’ move tried to force ‘very bad’ city treasurer on Archival