Humid weather to continue across PH Friday
April 26, 2024
Aksyon Demokratiko presidential bet Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso on Monday said he is satisfied with the ongoing peaceful national and local elections so far. He made this comment during an ambush interview with the media shortly after casting his ballot at the Magat Salamat Elementary School in Manila where he is a registered voter. “Salamat sa Diyos. So far, generally peaceful ang elections (Thank God. So far, the elections are peaceful),” the presidential aspirant said. He added that he is praying that it will also end peacefully and without major problems. Domagoso thanked his supporters and volunteers who stayed with
Voters scampered for safety as gunmen from two opposing parties clashed an hour after polling precincts opened here Monday for the national and local elections. Col. Pedro Martirez, Basilan police director, said the encounter broke out around 7 a.m. in Barangay Boloh-Boloh in the island town of Tabuan Lasa. Martirez said the gunfight ensued after supporters of Boloh-Boloh Barangay Chairperson Jahid Abbas and Alfad Farouck, a candidate for municipal councilor, crossed paths at the village’s public elementary school. “The report disclosed that the group of Alfad Farouck was the first to open fire, prompting the camp of Jahid Abbas to
Uncontrolled use of technology and the internet brings various behavioral addictions that can harm people both physically and psychologically, according to the Turkish anti-addiction body. Unconscious and uncontrolled use of technology and the internet is a type of addiction that manifests itself with addictive sub-behaviors such as behavioral addictions, internet gaming disorder, and excessive use of social media and smartphones, according to data compiled by Anadolu Agency from Turkiye’s Green Crescent organization. The problems caused by technology addiction include physical complaints such as eye burning, pain and stiffness in the neck muscles, poor body posture, numbness in hands, and physical
Dallas Mavericks on Sunday won against Phoenix Suns 111-101 to equalize the NBA Western Conference semifinal series 2-2, scoring 20 three-pointers in a single game. As a team, the Mavericks hit 20 out of 44 attempts from the three-point line to earn a home win. Dallas’ Slovenian star Luka Doncic posted a double-double, scored 26 points and made 11 assists in game four held at the American Airlines Center. However, the Suns’ US guard Devin Booker was the game’s top scorer with 35 points. He also had seven assists. Mavericks’ forward Dorian Finney-Smith clocked up 24 points and was one
The Philippine contingent for the 31st Southeast Asian Games is scheduled to check in on Tuesday with the Philippine Sports Commission on hand to facilitate their arrival and have them comfortably settled two days before the opening ceremony of the 11-nation sportsfest. A large wave of athletes led by 2019 SEA Games multiple medalist and world champion gymnast Carlos Edriel Yulo will set foot here together with the highly admired women’s volleyball team featuring its top celebrities Alyssa Valdez, Aby Maraño and Jaja Santiago. Yulo, who brought along his Japanese coach Munehiro Kugimiya, won two gold medals and five silvers
