An SUV crashed into the entrance of NAIA Terminal 1 Departure area on Sunday morning May 4th. According to the police, two died and three injured because of the incident. You can watch CCTV footage of the incident as posted by @ABC-CBN News. WATCH: CCTV footage shows how an SUV crashed into the departure entrance of NAIA Terminal 1 on Sunday morning, May 4. The incident left two people dead and three injured, according to…
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Following President Marcos Jr.’s order to safeguard overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from illegal recruitment, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) conducted an entrapment operation on April 28, 2025, leading to the closure of a church in Baras, Rizal. Migrant Workers Secretary Cacdac directed the shutdown of Faithful Promise Foundation Philippines Inc., also known as Faithful Promise of Jesus Christ the Greatest Master Phil. Inc. and Faithful Promise Church…
𝐁𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 pic.twitter.com/IGUpksJNmz — San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) April 29, 2025 Castle beat Atlanta’s Zaccharie Risacher and Memphis’s Jaylen Wells by a huge margin. A global media panel of 100 voters selected the winner of the 2024-25 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year Award. The complete voting results ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/VrvxR9N4tT — NBA Communications (@NBAPR) April 29, 2025 Stephon Castle is the 4th overall pick of the San Antonio, last year Spur’s Victor Wembanyama took…
Here’s some bad news for the frequent flyer, sincce the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), through Memorandum Circular 019-2025, has announced that they will be increasing Passenger Service Charges (PSC) or terminal fees for the first time in about 20 years. The adjustment will take effect for tickets purchased on or after April 21, 2025. Previous rates will apply for tickets bought before April 21st. CAAP explained that the increased fees will be…
Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. pic.twitter.com/jUIkbplVi2 — Vatican News (@VaticanNews) April 21, 2025 Joshua McElwee reporting for Reuters, “He was 88, and had suffered a serious bout of double pneumonia this year, but his death came as a shock after he had been driven around St. Peter’s Square in an open-air popemobile to greet cheering crowds on…
Google Maps has updated its maps to make the label “West Philippine Sea” (WPS) more visible for the waters west of the Philippines. This has been praised in the Philippines as it reinforces their claim over this part of the South China Sea. Before, the WPS label might have been harder to see. Now, it’s clearer even when zoomed out. Filipino leaders and the military see this as important recognition of their rights, especially after…
Tesla has officially launch its showroom and service center in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Located in Bujairi Terrace in historic Diriyah. In an article on AP, “The facility will offer models, including Model 3, Model Y and the Cybertruck, and pop-up stores are also opening in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam.” Just like in the Philippines, Tesla KSA will initially offer the Model 3 and the Model Y crossover in the country. The Model 3…
معًا دومًا، في أي وقت، وأي مكان.#NintendoSwitch2 ينطلق في 5 يونيو! pic.twitter.com/2fRUlSnguA — نينتندو السعودية (الممثل الرسمي) (@NintendoSaudi) April 2, 2025 Good news for those who are in Saudi Arabia, the recently announce Nintendo Switch 2 is now available for pre-order. Here are the pricing for the Nintendo Switch 2 in the Kingdom. Nintendo Switch 2 with Joy-Con 2 Controller – SAR 1,999.00 Nintendo Switch 2 bundle with Mario Kart World – SAR 2,199.00 As…
Tesla is about to open its first shop in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The launch event will be at the Bujairi Terrace on April 10. There the company will showcase their “global bestselling lineup and step into a world powered by solar energy, sustained by batteries, and driven by electric vehicles.” Tesla also plans to show their newest product/service the Cybercab a.k.a. the Robotaxi, an upcoming two-passenger battery-electric self-driving car and Optimus, “a general…
UCONN HUSKIES ARE YOUR 2025 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 🏆 UConn defeats South Carolina, 82-59 to win the National Championship.#MarchMadness x #WFinalFour x @UConnWBB pic.twitter.com/yhqbYTAGZ5 — NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessWBB) April 6, 2025 UConn’s “Big Three” was simply too much for South Carolina. The trio scored 65 of UConn’s 82 points. Sarah Strong and Azzi Fudd each scored 24 points, while Paige Bueckers added 17. Strong also grabbed 15 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, and 3 blocks.…
The construction for the ₱7.5 billion Daanbantayan Solar Power Plant has begun in Cebu last March 16th. This Cebu-based Solar Power Plant is a 176 Megawatt (MW) renewable energy project and part of the government’s “green lane” initiative. Acciona Energia Global partnered with Cebu provincial government for the solar power plant, this public-private partnership will provide generate around 280 gigawatt-hours of clean energy to 300,000 people and reduce 259,000 tons of carbon dioxide emission annually.…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. vetoes declaring Pampanga as the “Culinary Capital of the Philippines”
President “Bong Bong” Marcos Jr. just vetoed Senate Bill No. 2797, a bill that declares Pampanga as the “Culinary Capital of the Philippines.” The bill was authored by Sen. Lito Lapid and submitted last August 2024 and, was approved on third and final reading Monday, December 9, 2024. In a letter that sent to the House of Representatives, Pres. Marcos Jr. cite that the bill “lacked a historical basis and key performance indicators to justify…
On 10 February 2025, the Office of the Prosecutor of the ICC applied for an arrest warrant against Mr Duterte for the crimes against humanity of murder, torture and rape. The Chamber assessed the material submitted by the Prosecution and found reasonable grounds to believe that Mr Duterte is individually responsible as an indirect co-perpetrator for the crime against humanity of murder, allegedly committed in the Philippines between 1 November 2011 and 16 March 2019.…
ʻOhana means family. Family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten. 💙 The film is directed by Dean Fleischer Camp with screenplay by Chris Kekaniokalani Bright. The film is based on Disney’s 2002 animated film of the same name. Casts Maia Kealoha as Lilo Pelekai Chris Sanders as the voice of Stitch Sydney Elizebeth Agudong as Nani Pelekai Zach Galifianakis as Dr. Jumba Jookiba Billy Magnussen as Agent Pleakley Tia Carrere as Mrs. Kekoa Hannah…
Philippine Airlines (PAL) just announced that they will be investing ₱10 million to “support aspiring women pilots” thru their “Fly With Her” Program (the “Program”) in partnership with PAL Foundation. With the “Fly With Her” Program, PAL aims to close the gender gap in the aviation industry, specially within their ranks since there are currently over 80 women pilots fly for PAL, which is just 9% of our pilot roster. Here’s the full text of…
Just hours after his arrent, Former-President Former-President Rodrigo Duterte boarded a chartered plane that will bring him to the Hague, Netherlands where the International Criminal Court is located. There, he will face the court for the case of crimes against humanity that was filed at the International Criminal Court (ICC). via @dempseyreyesINQ
Former-President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested as soon as he returned from Hong Kong aboard a commercial flight landing at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 on Tuesday, March 11. Duterte spent the weekend in Hong Kong campaigning to the Filipino community. Rodrigo Duterte was arrested because of the warrant issued by ICC, which is in connection to the Former-President’s drug war, that killed as many as 27,000 suspects. You can follow this breaking…
Here are the price of the new iPad Air with M3 Chip in Saudi Arabia iPad Air 11‑inch Wifi Only 128GB – SAR2,699.00 256GB – SAR3,149.00 512GB – SAR4,049.00 Wi-Fi + Cellular 128GB – SAR3,349.00 256GB – SAR3,849.00 512GB – SAR4,749.00 iPad Air 13‑inch Wifi Only 128GB – SAR3,699.00 256GB – SAR4,149.00 512GB – SAR5,049.00 Wi-Fi + Cellular 128GB – SAR4,349.00 256GB – SAR4,849.00 Apple Magic Tablet Keyboard For 11-inches iPad Air – SAR 1,349.00…
The new Macbook Air with M4 Chip is now available for pre-order in Saudi Arabia and below are the pricing.
13-inches Macbook Air
- 16GB RAM and 256 GB SSD Storage: SR 4,499.00
- 16GB RAM and 512 GB SSD Storage: SR 5,449.00
- 24GB RAM and 512 GB SSD Storage: SR 6,399.00
15-inches Macbook Air
- 16GB RAM and 256 GB SSD Storage: SR 5,499.00
- 16GB RAM and 512 GB SSD Storage: SR 6,449.00
- 24GB RAM and 512 GB SSD Storage: SR 7,399.00
North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) just announced that they’re increasing the toll rates this Sunday, March 2, 2025. In their official announcement, “Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) has authorized NLEX to adjust its toll by ₱5.00 in the open system and ₱0.72 per kilometer in the closed system effective March 2, 2025.” NLEX added that “under the new toll fee matrix, motorists traveling anywhere within the open system will pay an additional ₱5 for Class 1 vehicles…
Heads-up to all motorist headed to Marikina, since the City is holding its first ever car-free Sunday starting this March 2nd, 2025. A section of the Gil Fernando Avenue will be closed to vehicles from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM this coming Sunday, March2, 2025. Marikina’s car-free Sundays is similar to what Makati City is doing along Ayala Avenue and Quezon City along Tomas Morato Avenue. In an article by Climate Change Commission, “Car-free zones…
The critically acclaimed series returns. Watch the new trailer for season 2 of Andor, streaming April 22 on Disney+.
The just announced iPhone 16e is now available for pre-order in Saudi Arabia. You can place your pre-order on the leading telecom and retailer in the Kingdom. Jarir Extra Aleph Mobily Zain Amazon The iPhone 16e will be only be available in Black and White colors in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB storage capacities, with starting price of SAR2,799.00 for the 128GB model, SAR3,299.00 for the 256GB and SAR4,299.00 for the 512GB. Pre-order period will be…
Luka Doncic lead the Lakers to finally break the Nuggets winning streak. Luka score a team high of 32 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists. LeBron James, Austin Reaves, and Rui Hachimura added a total of 69 points, scoring 25, 23, and 21 points, respectively. The Lakers built a 14-point lead by the end of the 1st quarter, but the Nuggets cut it to just one point by the start of the 3rd. Then, Austin…
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has officially unveil the symbol for the Saudi Riyals. In a press release by Saudi Central Bank (SAMA); The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, approved today, February 20, 2025, the Saudi riyal symbol; a historic move that will reinforce the Saudi currency’s identity. The Governor of the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), H.E. Ayman M. Al-Sayari, extends his profound appreciation to the Custodian of…
Just like what the title, the just announced Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design is now available for pre-order in Jarir and Extra, you can also pre-order the tri-fold smartphone directly from Huawei KSA. Jarir – Huawei Mate XT; متاح الآن للطلب المسبق!أول هاتف ثلاثي قابل للطيّ في العالم📱هاتف Huawei Mate XT الجديد بتصميم مبتكر واستثاني 🤩اطلبه مسبقًا الآن من جرير واستمتع بهدايا مجانية 🎁يسري العرض حتى 4 مارس 2025 — مكتبة جرير (@JarirBookstore) February 18,…
It’s official, the tri-fold Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design is now in Saudi Arabia, the company announced Tuesday, Feb 18, 2025. The Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design will be available in 16 GB RAM and 1TB storage model, it will feature a Super Slim Triple-Fold Design, 10.2-inch Hi-Res HUAWEI X-True™ Display, a Octa-core Kirin 9010 (1.55 GHz Cortex-A510) CPU, a triple camera system with a 50 MP Ultra Aperture Camera (F1.4-4.0 aperture,OIS) as the main…
Secretary Enrique A. Manalo to visit Munich, Germany, London and UK to talk about Regional Developments and Strengthen Bilateral Relations
Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique A. Manalo will travel to Munich, Germany, and London, UK, from February 14-19, 2025. His trip focuses on discussions with international partners regarding regional issues and strengthening bilateral ties, particularly concerning the rules-based international order and the rule of law. In Munich (February 14-16), Secretary Manalo will participate in the 61st Munich Security Conference (MSC), a leading international security forum. He will lead a roundtable discussion on “Making Waves: Maritime Tensions…
First announced last September 2024, it looks like demand for its tri-fold Mate XT Ultimate is big enough for the company to ignore, that is why the company will be launching the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate in Saudi Arabia.