MANILA, Philippines — The government announced several interventions, including free toll on Skyway 3, to ease traffic flow as the Edsa Rebuild project starts next month. In a joint briefing, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Department of Transportation (DOTr), and Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) unveiled coordinated measures to minimize disruptions and … Read more
JAKARTA — An eruption of violence in Indonesia’s eastern Papua region, which has seen more than 40 people killed this year, has prompted calls for the government to pay greater attention to the area that has been home to an armed separatist movement for decades. The Papua Justice and Human Integrity Foundation, an independent group, … Read more
SEN. Loren Legarda called on the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to provide greater access to election data to deepen public engagement and further promote transparency. Legarda said in a statement on Sunday the Comelec portal could include key details about candidates, such as whether they are reelectionists or first-time contenders. Source link
Archyde: Latest World News, Economy, Entertainment, Health, Technology & Sports Updates Crude Oil Price Fluctuations: Supply Pressures and Future Trends Crude oil prices dipped on Friday morning, reflecting persistent supply pressures. Brent crude, a global benchmark, fell to about $64.24 a barrel, marking a 0.5% decrease (30 cents) by 08:21 am Greenwich time. Similarly, U.S. … Read more
“Most people are used to seeing a traditional companion animal,” Walter says, “but seeing a polar bear-sized animal on a love seat in the living room eating cereal changes that view. It’s what we call the Esther Effect.” Sheryl Greenspan, a volunteer on the Esther the Wonder Pig social media team, agrees. “She put a … Read more
Islam Makhachev is vacating his title to make a move to welterweight to face new champion Jack Della Maddalena, which also results in Ilia Topuria taking on Charles Oliveira with the vacant lightweight belt on the line at UFC 317. In the wake of UFC CEO Dana White announcing those fights and so much more … Read more
Ryan Garcia barely showed up for his fight with Rolly Romero in Times Square. Romero thoroughly outboxed Garcia for 12 rounds in Friday’s New York main event, knocking Garcia down in Round 2 and going on to win a convincing unanimous decision. While Garcia had his moments, especially when he was able to control the … Read more
Corn Prices Face Pressure as Acreage Expands, Yields Rise Table of Contents Corn Prices Face Pressure as Acreage Expands, Yields Rise Global Corn Production Set to Increase U.S. Farmers Increase Corn Planting Soybean Acreage Declines Amid Trade tensions Mexico’s Corn Imports Could Soften Demand Investor Strategies in a Potentially Oversupplied Market Optimistic harvest forecasts for … Read more
OSAKA — Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, opened on Sunday, as the number of people who booked to visit exceeded 140,000. While the venue was bustling despite criticism that momentum was sluggish, issues also emerged for the “queue-free Expo” that the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition is aiming for. Some overseas pavilions were unable … Read more
Jakarta. The number of travelers for the annual Eid al-Fitr homecoming, or mudik, in 2025 dropped by 4.69 percent compared to the previous year, according to data released by the Transportation Ministry on Saturday. A total of 154.6 million people took part in the 2025 mudik season, down from 162.2 million in 2024. The figures were based … Read more