Twelve tons of KitKat chocolate bars went missing in Europe last week after thieves made off with the truck transporting them, Swiss food giant Nestle NESN.S said on Saturday. ADVERTISEMENT SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENTKitKat, which is made by Nestle, said the truck carrying 413,793 bars of its new range set off from central Italy to distribute the chocolate throughout Europe, but never reached its scheduled final destination in Poland. In a separate statement, KitKat said the missing bars are traceable via a unique batch code. Anyone scanning the batch numbers of the stolen chocolate would receive instructions on how to contact KitKat. "Whilst we appreciate the criminals' exceptional taste, the fact remains that cargo theft is an escalating issue for businesses of all sizes," KitKat said.

CAAP assures sufficient fuel supply for airport backup powerMANILA, Philippines — The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has assured the public that it has sufficient fuel supplies for airports in the event of power interruptions. In an interview with DZBB on Sunday, March 29, CAAP spokesperson Eric Apolonio said the airports have enough reserve diesel fuel, despite a possible nationwide fuel shortage due to tensions in the Middle East. “May enough reserve fuel naman kami sa diesel. (We have enough reserve fuel for diesel. Regarding domestic and international travel, Apolonio said airlines have sufficient fuel for their planes to operate.

Marcos urges reflection, selfless service in Holy WeekMANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. encouraged the public to renew its commitment to the faith, “inspired by selfless service,” as millions of Filipinos begin the solemn observance of Holy Week. In his Holy Week message released Saturday, March 28, Marcos urged Filipinos to take a moment for a brief pause, rest and reflection during the sacred season. “May this Holy Week strengthen our resolve to become a nation guided by faith, united in purpose, and inspired by selfless service,” the president said in his message. “For in every act of compassion, every hand extended to those in need, and every sacrifice made for the good of others, we keep alive the spirit of His message,” Marcos said. On Sunday, the Holy Week begins for Christians, such as those in the Roman Catholic-majority Philippines, with the commemoration of Palm Sunday.

Large rallies took place in New York, Dallas, Philadelphia and Washington, but two-thirds of No Kings events were happening outside major cities, a nearly 40% jump for smaller communities from the movement's first mobilization last June, organizers said. Many held aloft posters bearing photos of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, U.S. citizens fatally shot by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis this year. "You're damn right we've been radicalized - radicalized by compassion, radicalized by decency, radicalized by due process, radicalized by democracy, and radicalized to do all we can to oppose authoritarianism." Musician Bruce Springsteen performed his song "Streets of Minneapolis" - a ballad criticizing Trump's immigration crackdown and lamenting the deaths of Good and Pretti. The October event was largely fueled by a backlash against a government shutdown, an aggressive crackdown by federal immigration authorities and the deployment of National Guard troops to major cities.

Marcos to Pinoys: Face trials with faith, perseveranceMANILA, Philippines — President Marcos called on Filipinos to face their trials with faith and perseverance and to strive to become a nation united in purpose, in his message for the Holy Week, which is being observed as the world grapples with the wide-reaching impact of the Mideast conflict. Holy Week commemorates the passion and death of Jesus Christ. Douglas Badong of St. Joseph Parish in Gagalangin, Tondo, Manila, asked Catholics to attend the mass instead of leaving after the blessings of the palm leaves. We will not just go to Church and then go home, because this is also the beginning of what we call Holy Week,” he said. Badong added that Palm Sunday is significant, as the blessings of the palm leaves will be held in Hermosa, Manila, where a ghost flood control project is located.

Belgian artist Nicolas Buissart started doubling as a tour guide as a joke after a newspaper in the neighbouring Netherlands named his city the ugliest in the world. "Wallonia used to be prosperous; it's a cradle of capitalism of sorts," he says of the surrounding French-speaking region. Yet that's exactly what the dozen pensioners from the northern French city of Lille he's driving around Charleroi have come to see on a dreary March day. Buissart's "city safari" takes visitors up close to the slag heaps and giant ruins of steel and concrete that shape Charleroi's landscape. "This heritage is what sets us apart and attracts tourists," said Valerie Demanet, director of the Charleroi Tourist Office.

The iconic skyline of Victoria Harbour will take on a more subdued appearance Saturday evening as the Tourism Commission officially suspends the nightly "A Symphony of Lights" show to mark a major international environmental event. ADVERTISEMENT SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENTThe decision to pause the world-famous light and sound display tonight is part of Hong Kong's participation in Earth Hour 2026. This annual global movement, organized by the World Wildlife Fund, encourages cities and individuals across the planet to switch off non-essential lights for one hour to demonstrate a collective commitment to energy conservation and the fight against climate change.

Jesus, Our SubstituteChrist also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. This may sound scandalous and outrageous, but more than two thousand years ago, Jesus became our substitute and “suffered once for [our] sins, the righteous for the unrighteous” (1 Peter 3:18). May we rejoice and find comfort and confidence in this profound truth: Only by the substitutionary death of Jesus can we—sinners in need—have a relationship with and complete spiritual access to our loving God. What does it mean for you to have access to God and eternal life because of Jesus' death on the cross? Dear Jesus, thank You for dying in my place so that I might have access to God.

No import, no problemResilience is something Rain or Shine coach Yeng Guiao should be proud of citing as a trait of the Elasto Painters. There’s no other way to explain how ROS battled TNT without import Jaylen Johnson, time down to 6:20, and won, 112-109, in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum last week. Without Johnson, ROS stood its ground against the Bolts whose 7-foot import Marvin Jones was held scoreless in the second half after scoring 17 in the first. By the way, ROS has gotten off to a hot start even with Stanley Pringle and Keith Datu sidelined. Johnson will be back in harness to face Bossing import Robert Upshaw.

Pasig court orders inspection of KOJC sitesKingdom of Jesus Christ Pastor Apollo Quiboloy faces senators for the first time during the public hearing of the Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality Wednesday, October 23, 2024. MANILA, Philippines — To verify accuracy and dismiss ambiguity in testimonies, some properties of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ in Pasig, Quezon and Davao cities will be inspected by a Pasig court as part of the trial against KOJC founder Apollo Quiboloy and five others. In a nine-page order on March 27, the Pasig Regional Trial Court Branch 159 granted the prosecution’s motion for ocular inspection on the KOJC compound, dormitory and bible school building, and Jose Maria College in Davao City as well as the KOJC chapters in Barangay Rosario in Pasig and Barangay Sauyo in Quezon City. The court, together with prosecution and defense lawyers, will inspect the Pasig and Quezon city properties on April 27 and the Davao properties on May 18. Thus, to verify its accuracy and dismiss the ambiguity, the court finds it necessary to personally observe the premises,” the court ruled.

2 community workers’ conviction for terror financing affirmedThe Tacloban City Regional Trial Court Branch 45 denied the separate motions filed by Cumpio and Domequil for lack of merit, noting the defendants failed to raise new issues that could warrant the reversal of the ruling. MANILA, Philippines — A trial court in Tacloban, Leyte has affirmed its earlier ruling finding community journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio and church worker Mariel Domequil guilty of terror financing. Citing a statement of the prosecution, the court said Cumpio was secretary general of the CPP-NPA’s regional white area committee while Domequil was acting financial officer. The court cited the testimonies of two former rebels, whom the judge said had no ill motive to testify against the defendants. The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines denounced the ruling, saying it “bodes ill for journalists, humanitarian workers and activists in the country.”

DILG urges consumers to use Kadiwa storesVendors displayed locally produced agricultural goods, artworks by local artists, and recycled products at stalls during the ongoing Agri-Tourism Trade Fair in Bani, Pangasinan on February 2, 2026. The DILG said there are Kadiwa store outlets in 784 localities to provide people with direct access to low-cost food and essential goods. The DILG urged local governments to identify and secure Kadiwa sites so the public can have sustained access to fresh and affordable products. Among the basic goods available in Kadiwa stores are vegetables, fruits, processed food, ready-to-eat meals and non-food items at cheaper prices. The DILG hosts a Kadiwa market at its central office in Quezon City.

Machines and manipulationEvery generation has its inventions. As one analyst quipped at WOBI, “The algorithm doesn’t care what you watch. One conference speaker called it a generation of young people raised online but starving for connection. Because the danger isn’t that machines will become more human. The age of AI doesn’t demand that we outsmart technology.

DA digital lending push aims to unlock rural creditAn agri loan officer talks to a potential borrower, highlighting the program’s push for easier access to financing. The overhaul, led by the Agricultural Credit Policy Council (ACPC), introduces two key tools. One is a Credit Fund Line facility that accelerates the release of funds to partner lenders. Under the Credit Fund Line program, loan funds will move more quickly to partner lending conduits such as rural banks, cooperative banks, and non-government organizations that serve as frontline lenders in farming and fishing communities. Farmers or lending partners can submit loan applications through laptops, tablets, or kiosks even without internet access, with the data automatically syncing once a connection becomes available.

A reflection for Holy WeekAmidst all the global crises on energy shortages and wars, we should take some time out to reflect on religion this coming Holy Week. Historians contend that there has always been a link between history and religion. There was a time in world history which saw the rise of empires such as Egypt, Mesopotamia, Persia and China. Throughout its history, Christianity may have taken a diversity of forms but they all ultimately derive from the person, life and teachings of Jesus Christ. The message of Christianity remains constant and commemorated by all Christians, especially during the Holy Week.