Day: April 16, 2026
Lee Pace returns to ‘Lord of the Rings’ as Thranduil
Lee Pace is reprising his role as Thranduil in the new “The Lord of the Rings” movie!
DepEd sets eyes on returning OFW teachers, expanded benefits amid hiring push — Angara
The Department of Education (DepEd) is prioritizing the hiring of returning Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) teachers and expanding benefits as part of its response to both workforce needs and ongoing repatriations from the Middle East, Education Secretary Sonny Angara said Thursday.
DepEd sets eyes on returning OFW teachers, expanded benefits amid hiring push — Angara
The Department of Education (DepEd) is prioritizing the hiring of returning Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) teachers and expanding benefits as part of its response to both workforce needs and ongoing repatriations from the Middle East, Education Secretary Sonny Angara said Thursday.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino: Iran ‘for sure’ playing in World Cup
Despite Iran’s sports minister stating that the country cannot participate amid the war with the United States, along with President Donald Trump voicing concerns for the players’ “life and safety,” FIFA president Gianni Infantino is confident Iran will play in the FIFA World Cup this summer in North America.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino: Iran ‘for sure’ playing in World Cup
Despite Iran’s sports minister stating that the country cannot participate amid the war with the United States, along with President Donald Trump voicing concerns for the players’ “life and safety,” FIFA president Gianni Infantino is confident Iran will play in the FIFA World Cup this summer in North America.
Two-time Stuttgart Open champ Iga Swiatek into quarterfinals
In her first match with new clay-court coach Francisco Roig, former World No. 1 Iga Swiatek cruised past Laura Siegemund of Germany 6-2, 6-3 on Wednesday at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart, Germany.
Two-time Stuttgart Open champ Iga Swiatek into quarterfinals
In her first match with new clay-court coach Francisco Roig, former World No. 1 Iga Swiatek cruised past Laura Siegemund of Germany 6-2, 6-3 on Wednesday at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart, Germany.
PH gaming sector revenues reached P396.14B in 2025, up 6.39% –PAGCOR
The Philippines” gaming industry saw a 6.39% growth in total revenues in 2025, thanks to the continued popularity of digital betting or online gaming among Filipinos, based on sata released by the Philippines Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR).
PH gaming sector revenues reached P396.14B in 2025, up 6.39% –PAGCOR
The Philippines” gaming industry saw a 6.39% growth in total revenues in 2025, thanks to the continued popularity of digital betting or online gaming among Filipinos, based on sata released by the Philippines Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR).
South Korea posts record tourist arrivals in March amid BTS comeback
South Korea welcomed a record 2.06 million foreign visitors in March, with tourism spending lifted by the comeback tour of Kpop supergroup BTS after a years-long hiatus.
