Japan panel says 'megaquake' probability up to 82%
[Inquirer.net] - 01/16/2025
TOKYO — A Japanese government panel said Thursday it has slightly raised its estimated probability of a “megaquake” to up to 82 percent in the next 30 years. Such a jolt could potentially have a devastating 8-9 magnitude, trigger colossal tsunamis, kill several hundred thousand people and cause (…)
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Dela Cruz, Tubu shine as Foxies sweep Chameleons
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Games Tuesday (Philsports Arena) 1:30 p.m. – Galeries Tower vs Cignal 4 p.m. – Capital1 vs (…)
[Tempo] - 18/01/2025
Fluvial Procession 2025: A seaborne journey of faith and history
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Despite a boat that ran aground, and minor delays, the fluvial procession for this year’s (…)
[Cebu Daily Mail] - 18/01/2025
LA fires scorched largest urban area in California in last 40 years
Two wildfires still burning in Los Angeles have torched more urban areas than any other fire in the state since at (…)
[Inquirer.net] - 18/01/2025
InstaPay fund transfers surpass ATM withdrawals, BSP says
Filipinos now prefer digital payments over ATM withdrawals, with InstaPay fund transfers surpassing ATM transactions (…)
[Cebu Daily Mail] - 18/01/2025
La Union pushes for zero waste through various programs
(Photo courtesy of La Union provincial government) MALASIQUI, Pangasinan — La Union provincial government’s bid for (…)
[Inquirer.net] - 18/01/2025
PVL: PLDT dominates Akari to get back on track
PLDT dominated Akari, 25-22, 25-16, 25-15, in the PVL All-Filipino Conference on Saturday at PhilSports Arena in (…)
[Inquirer.net] - 18/01/2025
Trump says he'll sign record number of executive orders on Day 1
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump said Saturday he plans to sign a record number of executive orders after being sworn in as (…)
[Inquirer.net] - 19/01/2025
Probe into PhilHealth’s P59.6B unpaid reimbursements pushed
MANILA, Philippines — Cagayan de Oro Rep. Rufus Rodriguez has called on his colleagues to investigate the state (…)
[Cebu Daily Mail] - 18/01/2025
Poll: Rich hogging political clout seen driving PH inequality
In 2022, the year a new administration took over, the World Bank (WB) came out with an important report on the (…)
[Inquirer.net] - 18/01/2025
Taylor Swift returns to Arrowhead to watch BF Travis Kelce and the Chiefs
KANSAS CITY, Missouri — Pop superstar Taylor Swift returned to Arrowhead Stadium to cheer on her boyfriend, Travis (…)
[Inquirer.net] - 19/01/2025
Nicolas takes home runner-up honors in Prague chess tilt
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Nika Juris Nicolas put on a stellar show the 2025 Prague Open International Chess Festival (…)
[Tempo] - 18/01/2025