700-kilometer ‘megaflash’ in Brazil sets lightning record — UN

AFP 06/28/2020

The United Nations’ (UN) weather agency announced Thursday the longest lightning bolt on record — a single flash in Brazil on Oct. 31, 2018, that cut the sky across more than 700 kilometers. That is equivalent to…

Man dresses up as his mom to take her driving test, gets arrested

12/15/2019

  After a 60-year-old woman failed her driving test thrice, her devoted son took matters into his own hands by attending her fourth test on her behalf last Tuesday, Dec. 10. Despite Heitor Schiave’s best efforts to…

Cebuano initiates campaign to raise awareness on Amazon rainforest fire

Immae Lachica 08/28/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — An ambitious cry to raise awareness on the Amazon rainforest fire is starting to make noise here in Cebu. Kevin Garcia, Mr. Fahrenheit 2019 first runner-up, is encouraging everyone to “scream” for the…

Pro and anti- whaling nations to meet in Brazil

AFP 09/10/2018

Nations on either side of the whale hunting debate are set for a standoff as the International Whaling Commission (IWC) meets today with Japan hoping to overturn the 32-year-old ban on commercial whale hunting. Japan will unveil…

World Cup update: Brazil advances to quarterfinals with win over Mexico

Mars Alison 07/03/2018

Brazil was able to do what Argentina, Portugal and Spain could not, as it advanced to the quarterfinals with a 2-0 dismissal of Mexico in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia. Neymar Jr., who was named Man…

World Cup update: Brazil ends Costa Rica’s World Cup campaign

Mars G. Alison 06/22/2018

Late goals from Philippe Coutinho and Neymar Jr. gave Brazil its first win at the expense of Costa Rica, 2-0, in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia late Friday night, Philippine time. Coutinho and Neymar both scored…

Brazil held to 1-1 draw by Switzerland

AP 06/18/2018

Rostov-on-don, Russia — Brazil joined the list of big teams struggling to win their opening matches at the World Cup in Russia. The five-time champions were held to a 1-1 draw by Switzerland on Sunday, a few…

Brazil wins Miss Asia Pacific International 2017; Ilene de Vera is fourth runner-up

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 11/30/2017

THE LAST crown for November went to Brazil. Early favorite Francielly Ouriques of Brazil was crowned Miss Asia Pacific International 2017 on Wednesday evening, November 29 during the pageant  held at Resorts World Manila in Pasay City.…

YEAR OF JOY

Glendale G. Rosal 12/30/2016

Tabal in Olympics, IronMan Asia-Pacific C’ships in Cebu highlight endurance sports in 2016 The past year was one for the record books for Cebu in terms of endurance sport. Topping the list of historic moments was Mary…

The gift of tongue

Clint Holton Potestas 12/13/2016

“I DO not trust my tongue,” I excuse myself for my incapacity to determine if the coffee has the raisins or the chocolate. “You have to be aggressive,” Miko Simangan replies, then inquires if I could identify…

Tabal to further hone skills abroad

Glendale G. Rosal 12/08/2016

EVEN after a successful year in marathon, Cebuana Olympian Mary Joy Tabal is still looking forward to improving her skills next year. The four-peat champion of the 40th National Milo Marathon and the first Filipina to compete…

JOYOUS MOMENT: Cebu’s Joy Tabal bags fourth straight Nat’l Milo Marathon title

Glendale G. Rosal 12/04/2016

City of Iloilo — Despite all the success she has had this year — which included a stint in the Olympic Games in Rio de Janiero, Brazil, Cebu’s Mary Joy Tabal didn’t think she’d be able to…

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