Pump prices to hike anew this week
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 22) — Fuel prices will increase for the third consecutive week beginning Tuesday, oil companies announced. In separate advisories on Monday, Seaoil and Cleanfuel said gasoline will go up by ₱1.30 per liter while diesel prices will cost 95 centavos more per liter. Jetti, Caltex,
At least 25 killed in Ukrainian strikes on Russian-controlled Donetsk, officials say
(CNN) — At least 25 people were killed and 20 were injured, including two children, in Ukrainian shelling near a market in the Russian-controlled city of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine on Sunday, officials say. Russia’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement published that a market and shops in the city’s
Superbug crisis threatens to kill 10 million per year by 2050. Scientists may have a solution
(CNN) — Cynthia Horton’s earaches are the stuff of nightmares. “I can wake up from my sleep in horrible pain, like I’m having a root canal with no anesthesia,” she said. “When I sit up, my ear is often weeping with infection, even oozing blood.” Already weakened by a lifelong
Two US Navy SEALs missing off the coast of Somalia are dead, officials say
(CNN) — The two US Navy SEALs who went missing off the coast of Somalia on January 11 are dead, US Central Command said after searching for them for 10 days. “We regret to announce that after a 10-day exhaustive search, our two missing U.S. Navy SEALs have not been
Kris Aquino shares struggle with lupus amid ‘more complex’ health issues
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 22) — Kris Aquino is determined to fight on despite showing symptoms of another autoimmune disease among the “more complex” health issues she faces. Aquino on Sunday posted a three-part video on Instagram chronicling her latest battle with autoimmune diseases such as Eosinophilic granulomatosis with
Novak Djokovic drops just three games and equals Roger Federer record as he reaches Australian Open quarterfinals
(CNN) — Novak Djokovic produced a stunning performance to reach the Australian Open quarterfinals with a 6-0 6-0 6-3 victory over France’s Adrian Mannarino on Sunday. It is the 58th time the Serb has reached the last eight of a grand slam, equaling Roger Federer’s all-time record. Djokovic, who is
This 400 million-year-old cave site and temple in Malaysia is planning an escalator upgrade
(CNN) — The custodians of an ancient Hindu religious site in Malaysia are planning to install an escalator as an alternative for those visitors either unable or unwilling to climb the 272 steps leading to its temple and cave shrines. The Batu Caves are one of Malaysia’s most popular tourist attractions.
Regina Georges collide when Rachel McAdams makes ‘SNL’ cameo to introduce Reneé Rapp
(CNN) — Regina George, meet… Regina George. Rachel McAdams, who played the iconic character in 2004’s “Mean Girls,” appeared on the new episode of “Saturday Night Live” to introduce musical guest Reneé Rapp. Rapp plays Regina George – the leader of cool-girl friend group “the plastics” – in the musical
MWSS ‘confident’ no water shortages this summer amid El Niño
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 21) — The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) assured local government units that there will be no water shortages this summer as they have prepared for the impact of El Niño. According to MWSS Water and Sewerage Management Department Manager Patrick Dizon, the agency
Trillanes ‘98% sure’ about running for Caloocan mayoralty post in 2025
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 21) — Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV says he is preparing to challenge the Malapitan dynasty in Caloocan City by seeking the mayoral post in 2025. Trillanes on Sunday said he was “98%” sure about running for mayor in the midterm polls, and that a
