• Sports

    Bercede vows to go after those responsible

    April 3, 2025 - By 

    Mandaue City Mayor Glenn Bercede MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Mandaue City Mayor Glenn Bercede has assured that those responsible for the tragic death of a 6-year-old boy, who was killed by a fallen palm tree in Sitio Lemon, Barangay Ibabao-Estancia, will be held accountable. On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, Christian Quilaton Jr. was playing on the road in Barangay Ibabao-Estancia when the decaying tree unexpectedly toppled, crushing him and causing his death. READ: Heads will roll over inaction on tree removal request Palm tree falls, kills sleeping couple in Mandaue City Elderly Fil-Am killed by falling tree in wake of…

  • Business

    Private Sector Adds 155,000 Jobs in March; Annual Pay Up 4.6%

    April 3, 2025 - By 

    Private sector employment in the United States grew by 155,000 jobs in March, while annual pay increased 4.6% year-over-year, according to the latest ADP National Employment Report produced in collaboration with the Stanford Digital Economy Lab. The report offers a high-frequency, independent view of the labor market using anonymized payroll data from more than 25 million U.S. employees. “Despite policy uncertainty and downbeat consumers, the bottom line is this: The March topline number was a good one for the economy and employers of all sizes, if not necessarily all sectors,” said Nela Richardson, chief economist at ADP. Job Gains by…

  • Health

    Misinformation about fentanyl threatens to undermine overdose response : Shots

    April 3, 2025 - By 

    Douglas Sacha/Getty Images/Moment RF Fentanyl, the deadly synthetic opioid driving the nation’s high drug overdose rates, is also caught up in another serious problem: misinformation. False and misleading narratives on social media, in news reports and even in popular television dramas suggesting people can overdose from touching fentanyl — rather than ingesting it — are now informing public policy and spending decisions. Some state and local governments, for instance, are investing money from their share of the billions in opioid settlement funds in efforts to protect first responders from purported risks described in fentanyl misinformation. In 2022 and 2023, 19…

  • Business

    Amazon, AppLovin Submit Bids for TikTok As Deadline Looms

    April 3, 2025 - By 

    Tech companies are rushing last-minute bids for TikTok as the April 5 deadline nears. Amazon and app development company AppLovin both submitted bids for unspecified amounts to buy TikTok on Wednesday, days ahead of TikTok’s Saturday deadline to separate from its Beijing-based parent company, ByteDance. Amazon sent an offer letter to Vice President JD Vance and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to buy all of TikTok, but The New York Times reports that President Donald Trump’s administration isn’t seriously considering the bid. AppLovin, a mobile tech platform that helps developers market and monetize apps, also submitted a bid and spoke to…

  • Sports

    Ferrari hoping to see the ‘full potential’ of the SF-25 at the Japanese Grand Prix

    April 3, 2025 - By 

    The 2025 Formula 1 season began with so much fanfare at Maranello. But the early returns have not been what Ferrari hoped for. Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari for the 2025 campaign injected new life into the legendary team, and Hamilton’s win in the F1 Sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix seemed to be the start of something big for the Scuderia. But those dreams were dashed the next day, as both Hamilton and Charles Leclerc were disqualified after finishing inside the points at the Chinese Grand Prix. Now, as the grid heads to Suzuka for the Japanese Grand…

  • Finance

    6 Controversial Takes on Why Financial Literacy Shouldn’t Be Taught in Schools

    April 3, 2025 - By 

    Image Source: 123rf.com Financial literacy is often promoted as a must-have subject in schools, right up there with math and science. But not everyone agrees that classrooms are the right place for it. While most people assume teaching money skills will lead to better financial outcomes, critics argue that the topic is more complex than it appears. From curriculum overload to social inequality, there are real concerns behind the pushback. These opinions may be unpopular, but they’re worth examining. Here are six controversial takes on why financial literacy shouldn’t be taught in schools. 1. It Won’t Fix Systemic Problems Teaching…

  • Sports

    Imee Marcos sees ‘cover-up’ in Duterte’s ICC arrest

    April 3, 2025 - By 

    Sen. Imee R. Marcos (Bibo Nueva España/Senate PRIB) MANILA, Philippines — Senator Imee Marcos has accused Philippine authorities of attempting to conceal “irregularities” surrounding the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte. There seems to be a “cover-up” of “irregularities” committed by Philippine authorities during the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte, according to Sen. Imee Marcos. She made this claim during the Senate committee on foreign relations’ second hearing on Duterte’s arrest on Thursday. The sister of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. also presented documents seemingly indicating the cooperation between the Philippine government and the International Criminal Court (ICC) in issuing…

  • Health

    Which Are the Most Effective Lifestyle Strategies to Combat PCOS?

    April 3, 2025 - By 

    Have you ever heard of PCOS? It’s short for polycystic ovary syndrome, a common hormonal condition that affects women during their reproductive years. You might notice irregular periods, extra hair growing where you don’t want it or even trouble getting pregnant. If you’re affected, you’re not alone — PCOS impacts 6% to 20% of reproductive-age women worldwide.1 The great news? PCOS can be managed with simple lifestyle changes — like eating better, moving more and handling stress. It’s wise to try these steps first because they boost your overall health and make life feel better as well. Further, these aren’t…

  • Business

    Trump Unveils Massive Tariff Plan to Slash $1.2 Trillion Trade Deficit: ‘Access To The American Market Is A Privilege’

    April 3, 2025 - By 

    President Donald Trump declared a national emergency to unveil his list of reciprocal tariffs on some of America’s biggest trade partners. This act by the White House marks the biggest upheaval in global trade in decades, which Trump claims is being done to ‘strengthen the international economic position of the United States’ and ‘protect American workers.’ What Happened: On Wednesday, Trump invoked his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 to declare a state of emergency and enact reciprocal tariffs to address ‘the large and persistent trade deficit’ experienced by the United States. A White House ‘Fact…