STOCK PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — The state weather bureau said that the start of the Holy Week would be hot and humid with “dangerous” heat forecast in 19 cities and municipalities. The effects of the easterlies or the warm winds coming from the Pacific Ocean caused the scorching weather that was affecting Metro Manila and most parts of the country, said weather specialist Veronica Torres of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). READ: Pagasa: Cebu heat index could reach up to 42°C this April On the other hand, areas in extreme northern Luzon, such as Batanes and…

George Russell had to overcome numerous obstacles to hold on to second in the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix. He had to keep a hard-charging Lando Norris at bay over the closing laps. He needed to make a 25-lap stint on a set of soft tires work despite high levels of tire degradation. He also needed to do all of that while experiencing multiple mechanical failures on his W16 over the final stretch of the race. “Yeah, it felt all under control for a moment and then suddenly we had a brake-by-wire failure,” explained Russell trackside after the race. “So…

ICONIC Taal Volcano’s iconic beauty, as seen from Tagaytay City, on this clear Sunday, April 13, hides the fact that Phivolcs has detected 55 earthquakes around it in a span of just five days. Taal, one of the most active volcanoes in the Philippines, remains on alert level 1. —Photo courtesy of Jillian Dumas LUCENA CITY, QUEZON, Philippines — Taal Volcano in Batangas province recorded 55 volcanic earthquakes and 19 volcanic tremors for the past five days, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). In its Sunday morning bulletin, Phivolcs said the volcano logged 10 earthquakes accompanied…

A fascinating qualifying session — and a few post-qualifying grid penalties — set the field for Sunday’s Bahrain Grand Prix. So what are the major storylines to follow on this Formula 1 Sunday? Let’s dive in. Can anyone catch Oscar Piastri? In the buildup to Saturday’s qualifying session, the entire paddock seemed to label McLaren the dominant force on the grid, and Oscar Piastri lived up to those expectations, taking pole position and putting himself in prime position to secure his second grand prix victory of the season. Even teammate Lando Norris conceded that Piastri was probably going to “lap…

Just before the buzzer signaled the end of their final game together in Reynolds Coliseum, North Carolina State head coach Wes Moore walked over to the bench where Aziaha James and Saniya Rivers were sitting side-by-side, squatted down and wrapped his arms around their necks in a brief but warm hug and patted them on the back. Over the past few years, the backcourt duo had helped Moore win a lot of games and gave N.C. State fans who consistently sold out the historic venue in Raleigh much to cheer for. That second round NCAA Tournament victory over Michigan State…

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Rory McIlroy got off to a roaring start at Augusta National on Saturday, becoming the first player in Masters history to open a round with six straight threes. He joined the lead at 9-under after he holed out for eagle from beyond the green on the par-5 2nd, eliciting a roar that those in his native Belfast may have heard. McIlroy led by as many as four after making par on the 7th and will now hold a two-shot lead over Bryson DeChambeau, his nemesis from last year’s U.S. Open, through 54 holes. But plenty of others…

FPJ Panday Bayanihan Party-list’s Brian Poe Llamanzares MANILA, Philippines – A remarkable event took place on April 11, 2025, at FPJ Studios with the turn-over of 500,000 signatures in support of the FPJ Panday Bayanihan Partylist. The dedicated Volunteer Poe Kami Movement, led by Ricky Mallari, launched a signature campaign called “Ituloy natin ang Adbokasiya ni FPJ.” This initiative effectively mobilized community support through grassroots activities across various venues, including public markets and tricycle terminals. Areas such as Pasig, Taguig, Marikina, Pateros, San Juan, Las Piñas, Muntinlupa, and Bacoor experienced a positive response, along with meaningful participation from residents of…

The Masters is shaping up for a memorable Sunday finish. Rory McIlroy versus Bryson DeChambeau in the final group, with a green jacket on the line, is a dream scenario for the Masters after the two superstars dueled at the end of last summer’s U.S. Open. DeChambeau got the better of McIlroy at Pinehurst. But Rory enters Sunday as the favorite at Augusta National thanks to a two-stroke lead on the heels of back-to-back 66s. While McIlroy and DeChambeau chasing their first Masters title is the top angle, the leaderboard is filled with superstars. Nine players among the top 10…

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AUGUSTA, Ga. — Does it get any better than this? Golf fans witnessed an electric day at Augusta National, where Rory McIlroy soared to the top of the leaderboard over the first few holes with six straight threes — the first time anyone has ever done that in Masters history. But Bryson DeChambeau produced fireworks of his own. He opened with a pair of birdies and finished with three more par-breakers over his final four holes to post his third straight sub-70 round — the only player in the field that can claim that honor. DeChambeau drained a long-range bomb…