ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Iran called for a ceasefire in Lebanon and the unfreezing of its assets on Friday, while US Vice President JD Vance cautioned Tehran against trying to “play” Washington, raising uncertainty over upcoming ceasefire discussions in Pakistan. Although a temporary truce has been reached between the opposing sides, significant differences persist over how
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Typhoon Sinlaku may enter PAR, unlikely to make landfall – Pagasa
MANILA, Philippines — A typhoon with international name “Sinlaku” may enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) next week, the state weather bureau said. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported on Sunday that Sinlaku will likely enter PAR, but it is unlikely to affect any part of the country’s landmass. “This
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Hot, humid weather to persist in Cebu this Sunday
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Cebuanos can expect hot and humid weather to continue this Sunday, April 12, as the weather bureau forecast high temperatures and heat index. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), Cebu’s actual temperature is expected to range from 26 to 32 degrees Celsius. The heat index, however,
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Baste Duterte takes helm as PDP-Laban president
MANILA, Philippines — Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte has formally assumed the role of president of Partido Demokratiko Pilipino PDP–Laban, as confirmed by his predecessor, Senator Robin Padilla. Duterte was initially designated as the party’s acting president last June after Padilla stepped aside to concentrate on his legislative duties. But in a Facebook post
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Hot, humid weather prevails Sunday due to high-pressure area
MANILA, Philippines — A ridge of high-pressure area (HPA) will bring hot and humid weather across the country on Sunday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. At its 5 a.m. weather forecast, Pagasa reported the HPA covers Northern Luzon. “The ridge of the high pressure area extends over Northern Luzon,” Pagasa
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Tito Sotto Flexes He’s “Never Late, Never Absent” In Senate
Sen. Tito Sotto flaunted this achievement for himself Senate President Tito Sotto stated that since 1992, he has consistently been “never late, never absent” in the Senate. From being a showbiz personality, Sotto entered the political arena. He first ran for Vice Mayor of Quezon City, and eventually laddered to the national political scene. For ... Read more
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PH prepares to roll out locally made electric vehicles
MANILA, Philippines – Mitsubishi Motors Corp. appears to be seizing opportunity amid disruption, making one of its most decisive moves yet. Just a month into the Middle East crisis, the Japanese automaker revealed plans to develop what may become the Philippines’ first locally produced electric vehicle (EV), aligning the initiative with rising fuel costs that
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Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 takes a darker turn into cursed survival
In a perfect scenario, Yuji Itadori and Yuta Okkotsu would make it through Jujutsu Kaisen alive and content by the story’s conclusion. Unfortunately, the intensity of the Culling Game escalated dramatically, leaving its outcome uncertain and raising serious doubts about the survival of its participants. Given that, it came as no surprise that Adam McArthur
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Daily Gospel, April 12, 2026
This is the Daily Gospel for April 12, 2026, which is the Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday). READ MORE: Daily Gospel, April 11, 2026 Daily Gospel, April 10, 2026 This is the Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ, according to Saint John 20, 19-31. On the evening of that first day of the week, when
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California library to be named after Filipino writer Carlos Bulosan
LOS ANGELES — The name Carlos Bulosan will soon find distinguished company in famous writers like John Steinbeck and Robert Louis Stevenson as a public library in this city is formally dedicated in his honor. The five-member Los Angeles Library Commission voted unanimously Thursday (Friday morning in Manila) to name the Echo Park Public Library
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