Credit to Author: Helen Flores| Date: Sat, 26 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0800
With pleas for help from thousands affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine appearing to overwhelm private and government aid groups, President Marcos has ordered concerned agencies to set up “a conveyor belt of aid” for victims, even as another weather disturbance looms this weekend.
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KIDAPAWAN CITY—Indigenous peoples, or “lumad,” belonging to the Obo Manobo tribe, all beneficiaries of the housing project from the National Housing Authority (NHA) in Arakan town of Cotabato, were forced to flee their homes in the town’s Barangay Libertad after strong winds brought about by the tail end of Severe Tropical Storm “Kristine” destroyed the […]…
Keep on reading: 100 ‘Lumad’ flee as strong winds whipped new homes in Cotabato town
Read moreCredit to Author: Romina Cabrera| Date: Sat, 26 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0800
Severe Tropical Storm Kristine has left the Philippine area of responsibility, but another tropical cyclone is set to enter PAR over the weekend, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration.
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CJ Opiaza of the Philippines is one step closer to the crown as she secured a spot in the Top 5 of Miss Grand International 2024 at the coronation night in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, Oct. 25. Joining Opiaza in the Top 5 are candidates from Myanmar, Brazil, India, and France. Before announcing the top 5 finalists, the delegates wore their white ensemble as they championed their respective advocacies while Michael Jackson’s “Heal the World” played in the background. Opiaza‘s advocacy centered on debunking hatred, greed, and violence as she emphasized that beauty lies within and world peace. “If only […]…
Keep on reading: CJ Opiaza advances to Miss Grand International 2024’s Top 5
Read moreCredit to Author: Arnell Ozaeta| Date: Sat, 26 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0800
Days of incessant rains unleashed a landslide that buried at least 14 people, including 12 children, with six others still missing in Talisay town in Batangas on Thursday night.
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On October 14, 2024, mobile tech company vivo hosted a spectacular global launch for its flagship X200 series at the iconic National Aquatics Center, also known as the Water Cube, in Beijing, China. The event gave all attendees an exclusive opportunity to preview and experience the cutting-edge features of the new smartphones, and they have been nothing short of mind-blowing. X200 Series: An overview The vivo X200 series comprises three models specifically designed for the China market: the standard vivo X200, the X200 Pro, and the X200 Pro Mini. Each device showcases a blend of innovation and sophistication, setting new […]…
Keep on reading: vivo’s dazzling X200 launch in Beijing is a sneak peek at the future of phone camera tech
Read moreCredit to Author: Jean Mangaluz| Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 12:18:00 +0800
Severe Tropical Storm Kristine will exit the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) by this afternoon, October 25, but the state weather bureau said that the cyclone may curve back towards the country by Monday, October 28.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 28 points, Chet Holmgren finished with 25 points and 14 rebounds, and the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder overcame a triple-double from Nikola Jokic to beat the Denver Nuggets 102-87 on Thursday night in the NBA season opener for both teams. Aaron Wiggins contributed 15 points off the bench and Jalen Williams scored 12 for Oklahoma City. The Thunder have won their last four games against Denver. The Nuggets struggled from behind the 3-point arc, going 7-for-39 from deep. READ: NBA: Nuggets give Aaron Gordon 4-year, $133M extension Jokic finished with 16 points, 13 assists and 12 rebounds. […]…
Keep on reading: NBA: Thunder cruise past Nuggets, overcome Jokic’s triple-double
Read moreCredit to Author: Jean Mangaluz| Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 11:56:00 +0800
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday issued several orders across government agencies in response to Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, including the mobilization of presidential helicopters and the cancellation of non-essential personnel leaves.
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YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon — Cameroonian military officials said Thursday they were investigating after a video shared online appeared to show a popular singer being tortured by security forces. “A video that went viral appeared on social media showing violence being inflicted on the musical artist Longkana Agno Simon, also known as Longue Longue,” the country’s defense ministry said in a statement. It said the singer accused members of the “military security” services of carrying out the violence. A popular singer in the Cameroonian Makossa style, Longue Longue has voiced criticism of President Paul Biya, 91, who has ruled the country for […]…
Keep on reading: Cameroon probes video of star singer being tortured
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