Fearing terror attack, villagers flee Lanao Sur townThis screenshot from Google Maps shows the municipality of Marogong in Lanao del Sur province. MARAWI CITY, Philippines — Thousands of villagers in Marogong, Lanao del Sur have fled after the Dawlah Islamiya last Friday warned of an attack if authorities ignore its demand to set free many of its members arrested and detained for heinous offenses. In a statement Sunday, Lanao del Sur Gov. Soldiers had also killed 16 Dawlah Islamiya members in clashes in different towns in Lanao del Sur from June 2022 to March this year. The warnings by the Dawlah Islamiya to intrude into Marogong first spread Friday via text messages and fictitious Facebook accounts.

A 33-year-old hiker was rescued Sunday morning after he was stranded for 18 hours on a hiking trail near Ma On Shan. However, the man was unable to be airlifted out due to the darkness and terrain. Rescuers spend the night with the man on the spot and he was successfully rescued at 8 am this morning. He suffered injuries to his forehead and eyes, and was airlifted to the Eastern Hospital for treatment. The man was wrapped in a foil blanket when he arrived at the hospital conscious.

Filipino cyclists hurt in hit-and-run incident in KuwaitFILE PHOTO: Cyclists and electric scooter riders use the protected bike lanes on EDSA from White Plains Avenue to Bonny Serrano Avenue as a dry-run activity for the World Bicycle Day as taken in this photo on May 24, 2020. MANILA, Philippines — In Kuwait, Filipino cyclists became some of the victims of a hit-and-run incident that left several injured, two in critical condition, and another in a coma after a car hit their group in the early hours of Friday. Kuwaiti Times reported that 15 people were hurt, but nine out of the 11 cyclists who were brought to hospitals have since been discharged. Some of those injured were Indian cyclists, Khaleej Times said in a separate report. The incident sparked calls to fast-track the creation of bike lanes in Kuwait.

Chung Yuk-chuen (left) and Wong Ka-yan (right), the champions of this year's Bun Scrambling Final. Previous NextTwelve finalists started crawling up the bun tower at the stroke of midnight as the grand Bun Scrambling Final returned to Hong Kong on Saturday. Chung Yuk-chuen, a KMB bus captain, defeated nine times champion Jason Kwok Ka-ming and was crowned in the men’s category for the first time. As for the women’s category, Wong Ka-yan won her sixth championship and also the “Queen of Queens” award for obtaining three championships in the women’s category since 2016. The three-level bun tower, standing at 14 meters, had a total 9,000 “ping on” buns on it.

Jordan Clarkson FIBA PHOTOWith Gilas Pilipinas set to hold camp and series of scrimmage games in Europe, the next step is to get Utah Jazz star Jordan Clarkson on board as the team looks forward to working with 2021 NBA Sixth Man of the Year in preparation for the 2023 FIBA World Cup in Manila this August. Gilas Pilipinas team manager Butch Antonio said he's currently holding dialogue with Clarkson's handlers as they try to iron out some specific details. "We are currently talking with his (Clarkson) group. The 30-year-old Clarkson averaged 25 points, 5.5 rebounds and 6.5 assists during his two-game stint with Gilas in the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers fourth window versus Lebanon and Saudi Arabia. The amiable PBA chair believes Gilas reinforced by Brownlee and Clarkson as naturalized player, would be "beautiful to scenario."

Jhonnel Ababa gets emotional after winning the ICTSI Philippine Masters crown on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at the Villamor Golf Club. 17 to edge Guido van der Valk and Joenard Rates by one with a 71 for the ICTSI Villamor Philippine Masters crown at the Villamor Golf Club on Saturday. Ababa actually appeared headed for a runaway win after rattling off three birdies in a four-hole stretch from No. It didn't materialize as van der Valk and Rates flubbed their birdie bids on the 72nd hole and matched 74s, enabling Ababa to hoist the highly contested trophy with a four-day total of three-under 285 worth P450,000. Gary Sales took low amateur honors despite a 78 as he tied for 16th with Balasabas, who shot a 72, with 296.

Signals raised as Betty maintains strengthImage from Pagasa shows the path of Super Typhoon Betty as of yesterday. MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has started to raise tropical cyclone wind signals over parts of northern Luzon as Super Typhoon Betty makes its way closer to the country. It will remain as a super typhoon over the weekend and short-term intensification was not ruled out last night. Philippine Army headquarters activated its Disaster Response Task Force last Friday. Also, national support units with disaster response capability are on standby for rapid deployment in the affected areas.

Rafael Garcia SCREENGRAB FROM LALIGA FACEBOOK PAGE(UPDATE) FOR the first time, a Filipino will be represented at Spain's LaLiga Academy. In a four-minute video posted on Facebook on Saturday, 16-year-old Filipino footballer Rafael "Rafa" Garcia will be joining the academy for the upcoming 2023-2024 season. "I feel that the LaLiga Academy will help me improve my skills, and grow as a player," he said in the video. The teenage defender said he heard about the LaLiga Academy tryouts because he was looking for academies and football teams to join in Europe. Garcia will practice at the ESC LaLiga & NBA Center for the season.

A 74-year-old man was hospitalized following his botched escape from an elderly home in Kwai Chung on Saturday afternoon. The incident occurred at about 1.30 pm today as the elderly man climbed out of the window on the second floor of the elderly home located at Shing Hei House in Kwai Shing East Estate. However, he suspectedly lacked the strength to support himself and fell onto an air conditioner on the first floor and got stuck between the exterior wall and the air conditioner. Firefighters soon came to rescue the old man who sustained fractures to his thighs and injured his forehead. He was then sent to Princess Margaret Hospital in a conscious state.

The Cebuana Lhuillier-backed Philippine team bagged the silver medal after bowing to unbeaten Chinese-Taipei, 8-2, in the championship match of the Co-ed Slow-Pitch Softball Asia Cup on Saturday, May 27, in Pattaya, Thailand. Three World Cup slots are at stake in the tournament and the Philippines, by virtue of finishing second, is assured of one. "We are so proud of their accomplishment," said Jean Henri Lhuillier, president of the Amateur Softball Association of the Philippines (Asaphil). We shall continue to support them until and beyond the World Cup." National coach Ana Maria Santiago, meanwhile, said the team needs to work harder for the World Cup which will take place later this year.

Dr. Leah Buendia, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) undersecretary for R&D, bares solutions to effectively and sustainably manage solid wastes in the country and to alleviate pollution.VIDEO AND INTERVIEW BY EZRAH RAYAGet the latest newsdelivered to your inbox Sign up for The Manila Times’ daily newsletters By signing up with an email address, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy

New PNR chairman namedMANILA, Philippines — President Marcos has named a corporate executive as chairman of the Philippine National Railways (PNR), the state-run firm that operates the most extensive intra-island railway in Luzon. Michael Ted Macapagal was appointed to the post on April 28, according to the PNR website. The PNR said Macapagal is a member of the board of directors of the Philippine National Oil Co. and a former director of the Clark Board and Gulf Oil Philippines. He used to be a corporate executive based in San Francisco, California and is the first Filipino to have managed a major title insurance company in the United States, the PNR added. He and PNR general manager Jeremy Region will implement the construction of the 35-station North-South Commuter Railway Project that will link Clark, Pampanga and Calamba City, Laguna.

MANILA, Philippines — The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) on Friday said it will tap over 800 police officers to assist in the search and rescue operations as Super Typhoon Mawar approaches. ADVERTISEMENT“Our countrymen could count on the police who are prepared to respond and help in times of need,” Okubo said in a statement. “However, let us be ready and alert so we can be sure of our family’s safety,” he added. Okubo said the NCRPO has also prepared food packs, medicine and water to be distributed to evacuees. Super typhoon Mawar is expected to enter the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) early Saturday morning, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).

MEXICO CITY — Mexican authorities found 175 migrants, mostly from Guatemala, crowded into a truck trailer in the southern state of Chiapas, the National Migration Institute (INM) said Friday, in the latest mass human smuggling incident to be detected in the country. ADVERTISEMENTAlthough the driver refused to open the truck’s back door, the faces of migrants could be seen through vents in the compartment, INM said. Most of the migrants were from Guatemala, with others from Ecuador, El Salvador, and Honduras. One group detected this year included more than 300 people in a truck trailer in the eastern state of Veracruz. READ: Migrants from 12 countries among 600 found in two trucks in MexicoYour subscription could not be saved.

The FAICs were named BRP Gener Tinangag and BRP Domingo Deluana — after Medal of Valor awardees Corporal Gener Tinangag and Sergeant Domingo Deluana who were killed in action. Marcos commissioned the BRP Gener Tinangag and BRP Domingo Deluana on Friday, May 26, 2023, the 125th anniversary of the Philippine Navy. Marcos commissioned the BRP Gener Tinangag and BRP Domingo Deluana on Friday, May 26, 2023, the 125th anniversary of the Philippine Navy. Marcos commissioned the BRP Gener Tinangag and BRP Domingo Deluana on Friday, May 26, 2023, the 125th anniversary of the Philippine Navy. Marcos commissioned the BRP Gener Tinangag and BRP Domingo Deluana on Friday, May 26, 2023, the 125th anniversary of the Philippine Navy.