INQUIRER.net stock images MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) on Sunday warned of dangerous heat index levels in 20 areas in the country. Heat index refers to the temperature felt by the human body when relative humidity combines with air temperature. Article continues after this advertisement In its 5 a.m. forecast, PAGASA said the following areas may have heat indices ranging from 42°C to 45°C on Sunday: Sangley Point, Cavite – 44°CVirac, Catanduanes – 44°CSan Ildefonso, Bulacan – 44°CDagupan City, Pangasinan – 43°CAmbulong, Tanauan, Batangas – 43°CCuyo, Palawan – 43°CMasbate City, Masbate – 43°CRoxas…

Mercedes enjoyed a strong qualifying session Saturday at the Bahrain Grand Prix, as George Russell finished second and young teammate Kimi Antonelli finished fourth. But neither driver will be starting there. Both Russell and Antonelli were assessed one-place grid penalties for their failure to follow the race director’s instructions, as a result of a decision made by the team during Q2. Esteban Ocon crashed early in the second segment of qualifying, a hard shunt into the wall at Turn 10 that brought out the red flag. Before the session officially resumed, both Russell and Antonelli came out of their garages…

Lance Katigbak —VANESSA B. HIDALGO What is the Filipino dream? “In a world where nations often rally around a unifying vision—the American Dream, the Chinese Dream—it is peculiar that the Philippines, the 13th most populous country on the globe, lacks a clear articulation of its own,” says Julian Cua, managing director at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Manila in the “The Filipino Dream” report. Article continues after this advertisement BCG initiated in late 2024 a survey on what constitutes “The Filipino Dream,” drawing insights from 1,484 individuals across Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. The report was authored by Anthony Oundjian, Julian Cua,…

AUGUSTA, Ga. — The Augusta National Golf Club has announced that the total prize money for professionals competing in the 2025 Masters Tournament is $21 million, up one million from last year, when Scottie Scheffler won his second Green Jacket. Whoever wins this year’s Masters Tournament will receive $4.2 million, a Green Jacket, and a replica of the Clubhouse Trophy. The club will award the second-place finisher with $2.268 million. Based on last year’s majors, The Masters ranked only behind the U.S. Open in total prize money. The 124th U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2 had a purse of $21.5…

MANILA, Philippines — “Heavy online operations” were boosting the chances of senatorial bets aligned with former President Rodrigo Duterte and “focusing on issues” were likewise helping independent candidates Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan and Paolo Benigno “Bam” Aquino IV. This was according to Arjan Aguirre, a political science assistant professor at the Ateneo de Manila University, in a statement on Saturday. This came after pollster Pulse Asia showed pro-Duterte bets actor Philip Salvador and SAGIP party-list Rep. Rodante Marcoleta as well as Katipunan ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino candidate Bam Aquino cracking the “Magic 12” in its March 23-29 survey. Article continues after this…

Think of the best third-round and lower picks over the last few decades, and how many of them have either slam-dunks or at least future pathways to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Tom Brady was a sixth-round pick in 2000. Marshal Yanda was a third-round pick in 2007. Frank Gore was a third-round pick in 2010. Jason Kelce was a sixth-round pick in 2011. Jason’s brother Travis was a third-round pick in 2013. Richard Sherman was a fifth-round pick in 2011. Fred Warner was a third-round pick in 2018. On and on it goes. We never really know how…

Adamson rookie Shaina Nitura during a game against FEU in UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball.–UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Adamson star Shaina Nitura was obviously still processing what she had just accomplished after the Lady Falcons’ win over Far Eastern University in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament. The record-breaking rookie was at it again on Saturday, reaching another milestone by scoring the most points in a single season in a 14-25, 29-27, 25-22, 25-22 victory. “I want to thank the Lord because after all the patience that we gave in our past games, our hardships are now being repaid,” said…

Heavy hitters line the top of the leaderboard after the second round of the Masters. Attempting to complete the career grand slam, Rory McIlroy is the current favorite to win the coveted green jack on the odds board. But a loaded leaderboard full of former major winners, including Bryson DeChambeau and Scottie Scheffler, also have their eyes on history. DeChambeau outlasted McIlroy to win last summer’s U.S. Open at Pinehurst in memorable fashion. Scheffler is trying to become the fastest to three Masters titles after winning last year and twice in the last three years. After 36 holes, here are…

Rescue teams work to evacuate residents trapped under the rubble of the collapsed building ‘Sky Villa Condominium development’ in Mandalay on March 30, 2025. (Photo by Sai Aung MAIN / AFP) MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Services (DSWD) is providing psychological first aid to the people of earthquake-hit Myanmar. DSWD Assistant Secretary and Spokesperson Irene Dumlao, in a statement on Saturday, said the department’s eight-member team has arrived on Friday in Yangon, the country’s largest city. Article continues after this advertisement READ: Scientists explain why Myanmar quake was so deadly The group includes seven social welfare…

Three of golf’s biggest superstars are on top of the leaderboard as the Masters enters the weekend. As Rory McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau and Scottie Scheffler chase leader Justin Rose, there is plenty of golf ahead in what should be a memorable major championship weekend. McIlroy is the current favorite despite being two strokes back of Rose. Trying to complete the career grand slam while winning his first major since 2014, McIlroy faces extraordinary pressure to win his first green jacket. DeChambeau is attempting to claim his third major after two U.S. Open titles. For Scheffler, a win would make it…