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Hong Kong, July 24 (ANI): A growing typhoon is sweeping across the Pacific Ocean toward the Philippines. Forecasters are warning that it could strengthen into a super typhoon and progress towards Taiwan, Hong Kong or mainland China later this week, CNN reported. According to the United States' Joint Typhoon Warning Center, Typhoon Doksuri began as a tropical storm in the Western Pacific on Sunday morning. By the day's end

July 25, 2023 12:05 AM

The reports come amid heightened tensions on the Korean peninsula as a US sub entered a naval base in Jeju.

President Marcos leaves today for Malaysia for a three-day state visit upon the invitation of Malaysian King Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah.

Oil companies are implementing another round of price hikes for gasoline, diesel and kerosene today.

Local air carriers welcomed the lifting of the mask mandate and other COVID-19 protocols after President Marcos ended the state of public health emergency on July 21.

Rallies by militant groups and supporters of President Marcos on the day of his second State of the Nation Address yesterday ended relatively peaceful, according to the Philippine National Police.

Vice President Sara Duterte has congratulated President Marcos for what she described as “inspiring” leadership as reflected in his second State of the Nation Address yesterday.

Still facing criticism over the controversial Maharlika Investment Fund, President Marcos reiterated yesterday that the country’s first sovereign wealth fund would be managed by professionals and insulated from politics.

The Philippines is pushing for stronger language in the Pandemic Treaty being negotiated to ensure developing countries retain the required number of health workers as the World Health Organization projects a global shortfall of up to 18 million health workers by 2030 and developed countries need to address the gap.

More than a political event, the State of the Nation Address is theater in the Philippines, where lawmakers display their fashion choices and attempt to make political statements while doing so.

The House of Representatives reopened yesterday its second regular session of the 19th Congress, with Speaker Martin Romualdez leading the unveiling of the historic “Digital Wall” that contains important details about the chamber.

As Congress began its second regular session yesterday, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri vowed to uphold the independence and transparency of the chamber, saying every bill would undergo quality control.

In January, Italy's right-wing government ordered state agencies to cease registration of children born to same-sex couples. Now they've taken it a step further: a state prosecutor in northern Italy has

Russia's lower house of parliament, the State Duma, adopted in final reading a law providing immunity for crimes committed "in the interests of the Russian state." The apparent objective behind the law, passed last Thursday, is to shield Russian military personnel, civilian offic

July 24, 2023 10:35 PM

Chinese state media said top legislature will meet on Tuesday to review 'a decision on official appointment and removal'.

During his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. praised the significant improvement in the employment rate in the Philippines this year from the low numbers during the height of the pandemic.

July 24, 2023 9:45 PM

Analysts say young voters, especially, have huge expectations for reform from prime minister-in-waiting Hun Manet.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was noticeably quiet regarding issues of human rights in his 2023 State of the Nation Address (SONA), leading groups to expect no significant changes under his administration.

Pyongyang is expected to use Travis King to gain the ‘upper hand’ in lapsed nuclear negotiations with the United States, an analyst says.

THE University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) Adelante beat the Cebu Institute of Technology-University (CIT-U) Wildcats 2-1 in the semi-finals of the CESAFI Esports League (CEL) Pre-Season Mobile Legends: Bang Bang tournament on July 22, 2023.

In Game 1 of the Best-of-3 series, the Wildcats gained the upper hand early in the match by securing first blood. Adelante overturned the situation by taking a 4-1 kill score lead. However, the Wildcats regained momentum, and tied the score (5-5). CIT-U used its momentum as leverage to win Game 1, with a final kill score of 17-12.

In Game 2, it was Reneir Frayles “Reigneir” Pañares who marked the first kill, giving an early advantage to USJ-R’s side. 10 minutes into the game, the Wildcats were leading in kills (10-13), USJ-R spun fate to their favor and ended the match with a victory despite CIT-U having a 17-12 kill score.

With the series tied, CIT-U’s gold laner, Dale, pulled off a surprise hero pick in game 3; picking Harith in the gold lane. Joseph “Wanji” Burgos secured the first blood for USJ-R, and the team managed to take two succeeding turtles—putting the Wildcats at a disadvantage. The Wildcats lost grasp of the game and eventually succumbed to a 24-12 loss.

USJ-R’s Jericho “Kazuki” Chua was hailed as the Most Valuable Player of the series.

Domination

The University of Cebu Lapu-Lapu and Mandaue (UCLM) Webmasters emerged victorious against the University of San Carlos (USC) Warriors in an epic clash held on the same day.

Forging ahead to Game 2 of the match, USC’s Zeke Swayze Himaya drew first blood, giving USC an early advantage. The match remained neck and neck with a kill score of 2-1 in favor of USC during the first five minutes. However, UCLM turned the tide at the 7:50-minute mark, securing a 3-2 kill score lead over USC.

As the game progressed, UCLM dominated the battlefield, widening the gap to an impressive 8-2 kill score by the 10-minute mark. Game 2 concluded with the victory from UCLM with a staggering 15-4 score, effectively tying the series, 1-1.

In the decisive Game 3 of the match, UCLM demonstrated a dominant start with Aming drawing first blood which swiftly secured a commanding 4-0 lead just three minutes into the game. Despite USC’s efforts to regain momentum around the 20-minute mark, UCLM managed to maintain their advantage, holding a substantial 28-10 lead.

In the final moments, UCLM showcased their strength with a remarkable rally against USC, culminating in a resounding 32-10 kill score, solidifying their victory in Game 3 and ultimately claiming the match, 2-1.

Adelante will battle the Webmasters for the “Mobile Legends” CEL Pre-Season Championships on July 29, 2023.