Jimly Lantaya, a two-time NCAA men’s basketball champion, died on Saturday in Manila, Philippines. The former Letran Knight was 24 years old. Lantaya contributed to the Colegio de San Juan de Letran’s victories during NCAA Seasons 97 and 98.
A powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula ranks among the strongest recorded globally. It triggered tsunami warnings and highlighted the region’s ongoing seismic risks.
SpaceX successfully transported four astronauts from the United States, Russia, and Japan to the International Space Station just 15 hours after launch from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Florida. The astronauts will spend six months at the ISS, replacing a previous crew.
Chevron is set to lay off 575 employees at the former Hess HQ in Houston as part of its $53 billion acquisition integration. The move aligns with industry trends of cost-cutting and consolidation, with similar layoffs seen across major oil companies following recent mergers.
Multiple reports have emerged from the New York bar exam at Hofstra University, where a female candidate—identified by some sources as a…
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will sign a law on August 12, 2023, to postpone the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections to 2026. Voter registration continues until August 10. This move aims to align electoral schedules.
NBA star Ja Morant visited Manila on Friday, thrilling fans with basketball displays and performances. His visit concluded the “Make Them Watch” Nike tour, with Morant engaging with the local community in a fan-focused event.
A judge has set a $500,000 bond for Omar Marzouk, who faces murder charges in Houston for killing contract worker Jimmy Arevalo. The shooting occurred during a confrontation outside a business, with surveillance footage capturing the incident. The Houston Police Department continues its investigation.
A DART train fire near Downtown Dallas led to the hospitalization of six passengers and significant service disruptions. Emergency services responded promptly, and the cause is under investigation. Shuttle services are available for affected passengers. Safety measures are under review to prevent future incidents.
The Houston area faces potential flooding as a stalled front brings rain and thunderstorms over the weekend. Residents urged to stay informed and prepared.