Lightning kills boy, 14

KANANGA, Leyte – A 14-year-old boy died Tuesday afternoon when lightning hit him, the mayor of this town reported. Mayor Elmer Codilla said that the boy, Christian Urdaneta, was one of the three persons hit by lightning in Barangay Tagaytay, an interior community of this town, seven kilometers from the highway, at about 2:30 p.m. Codilla said the boy was pronounced dead on arrival... 

Better day care system sought

Manila, Philippines – United Nationalist Alliance (UNA) Senate candidate Nancy Binay has stressed the need to strengthen the day care system and build more feeding centers in the Visayas. “As a mother, I want to give attention to projects that cater to children aged 0 to five years,“ Binay said. Incoming search terms:partylist survey 2013 (15)k to 12 class program for grade... 

Merida reunion

Philippines – Merida Institute (MI) alumni will hold a grand reunion on April 7 at Bayview Beach Resort in Lamanoc, Merida, Leyte, the first to be held since the school was established in the early 1950s. Its humble beginning was rewarded with alumni who have been successful in their professional and business careers here and abroad. Incoming search terms:leyte philippines (2) Read More »

Lucy reacts

Manila, Philippines – Leyte Rep. Lucy Torres Gomez, who was unseated by the Supreme Court (SC) last Tuesday because she failed to validly substitute as congressional candidate for her husband, actor Richard Gomez, in the last elections, reiterated that efforts to remove her will be an exercise in futility because she has the full support of her constituents, particularly from Ormoc... 

Beach volleyball

Manila, Philippines – Beach volleyball action reaches fever pitch as Nestea Beach Championship unfurls with its kickoff leg for Visayas and Mindanao teams from March 22 to 23 in Moalboal, Cebu. Now on its 16th edition, the annual summer event drew a total of 128 teams composed of 64 men’s and 64 women’s squads from across the region competing in the two elimination legs. Incoming... 

Port rehab

Manila, Philippines – With the expected surge of tourist arrivals after the Philippines gets “improving” rating from international travel and aviation reviews, the government allots millions to develop and rehabilitate various air and sea ports nationwide.  Read More »

Nietes ‘vs’ Casimero as sparmates

By NICK GIONGCO Manila, Philippines – Tit for tat. Two Filipino world champions who are defending their titles next month are doing just that the past few weeks going into their respective defense of their light-flyweight crowns.World Boxing Organization (WBO) titlist Donnie Nietes and International Boxing Federation (IBF) ruler Johnreil Casimero have been sparring against each... 

Globe modernizes Globelines infrastructure in Central, Southern PHL

Manila, Philippines – Globe Telecom disclosed that apart from its wireless network transformation which is at the homestretch of its first phase of completion, the company has likewise modernized its Globelines wireline infrastructure in key areas in the central and southern parts of the country. Incoming search terms:globe broadband bohol (1) Read More »

‘Quinta’ deaths rise to 11

MANILA, Philippines – The death toll from Tropical Cyclone Quinta rose to 11 as of Friday morning, with most of the fatalities from Western Visayas, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said. Incoming search terms:massacre in mojon liliw laguna (2) Read More »

Lucy: ‘Poll victory before baby’

Manila, Philippines – RICHARD Gomez and Lucy Torres are hoping to add to their family of three next year in time for their 15th wedding anniversary. In an interview on “KrisTV,” Gomez said she has been told that she will give birth next year. Incoming search terms:latest news of cong lucy torres in ormoc (1)lucy gomez and richard gomez wedding anniversary celebration today (1) Read More »