A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake rocked central Myanmar on Friday, causing widespread panic and the collapse of several buildings in Mandalay, the country’s second-largest city. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the quake struck at a shallow depth of 10 km, with a strong aftershock following soon after. Eyewitnesses described scenes of chaos as…
ISABELA – The collapsed Cabagan-Santa Maria Bridge in Isabela had defects in all 12 of its segments, according to Senator Alan Peter Cayetano during the Senate Blue Ribbon Subcommittee hearing on Wednesday. Cayetano cited reports from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) between 2018 and 2020, which revealed cracks, snapped bolts, and deformed…
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino tennis sensation Alex Eala delivered the biggest win of her career, stunning former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko in a thrilling 7-6(2), 7-5 upset at the 2025 Miami Open. The 19-year-old’s victory not only marks her first triumph over a multiple Grand Slam winner but also her first win against a…
CABAGAN, ISABELA – A portion of the Cabagan-Sta. Maria Bridge, a key infrastructure project under former President Rodrigo Duterte’s Build Build Build program, collapsed on February 27, 2025, despite undergoing retrofitting for earlier structural concerns. The 990-meter bridge, inaugurated in 2023, had been undergoing repairs when it gave way, involving four vehicles, including a dump…
Filipinos gathered on Tuesday to commemorate the 39th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution, honoring the historic movement that restored democracy in 1986. The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) led the flag-raising and wreath-laying ceremonies at the People Power Monument in Quezon City, while the Human Rights Violation Victims’ Memorial Commission held…
The online scam linked to ORM and 2orm continues to target Filipinos, frequently changing its website to evade detection. Many victims have reported financial losses after being lured into the fraudulent scheme, which promises high returns before disappearing and rebranding under a new domain. Recently, a new website associated with the scam has emerged: https://2orm.ph-24.com/login?code=NjY2NjY2….
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Board of Architecture has announced the January 2025 Architect Licensure Exam (ALE) results, including the list of top 10 examinees, three (3) working days after the examination. The Architect Board Exam was held on January 21 and 23, 2025, across various testing centers nationwide, including NCR, Baguio, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo,…
Ayala Avenue’s car-free Sundays, a program promoting sustainable living and wellness, faced controversy after a vlogger and his companions were called out for their inappropriate actions toward female joggers. In a Facebook Reel, now deleted but widely circulated through screenshots, the vlogger recorded himself and his group sitting along Ayala Avenue, making inappropriate remarks while…
Pope Francis delivered his traditional Christmas message from the central loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica at midday on December 25. At the conclusion of his address, he imparted his blessing, “Urbi et Orbi” – to the city and the world. The night before, ahead of the Christmas Eve Mass, the Holy Father opened the Holy…
Kirk Bondad has proudly completed his journey in Mister World 2024, finishing in the Top 20 and representing the Philippines with honor. Throughout the competition, his confidence, charisma, and dedication shone brightly, making a lasting impression on both judges and audiences alike. While his time in the pageant has come to an end, his remarkable…