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…
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George Russell and Kimi Antonelli both hit with grid penalties at the Bahrain Grand Prix
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…
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Financial security, starting new business top Filipinos’ dreams
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…
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Masters 2025: Augusta National unveils prize money increase
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,…
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Online ops for Duterte bets; Focus on issues for Pangilinan, Aquino
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…
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NFL Draft 2025: 8 defensive players who could be secret superstars
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…
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Shaina Nitura breaks another UAAP record in Adamson win
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…
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Masters odds 2025: Rory McIlroy favored for Green Jacket entering the weekend
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…
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DSWD’s psychological first aid team arrives in quake-hit Myanmar
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…
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Masters picks 2025: One favorite, one longshot to win the Green Jacket heading into the weekend
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…