Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo pours in 83 points against Wizards, NBA’s second-highest total ever

March 11, 2026 | 8:10 pm

BAM ADEBAYO produced the second-highest single-game scoring total in NBA history, putting up 83 points as the host Miami Heat beat the Washington Wizards, 150-129, on Tuesday night.

The 28-year-old center scored 31 points in the first quarter en route to passing Kobe Bryant (81 points in 2006) for second place on the single-game list. Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-point outing has stood as the record since 1962.

“Once he got to 50, then we’re thinking, ‘All right, maybe he can get to 60,’” Miami coach Erik Spoelstra said. “And when he got to 60, it just kept on going. We might as well go for 70 and then I didn’t dare even think about taking him out at that point. It just kept on going.

“I wanted him to have a moment. I didn’t know when that would be. It just kept on going. Otherwise I was going to foul him and allow the crowd to really enjoy the moment with him and allow him to enjoy this historic night in front of all the home fans… I didn’t stop until once he got Kobe’s.”

Adebayo set Heat records for the highest-scoring game and the highest-scoring quarter. The old club mark for a game was 61 points, set in 2014 by LeBron James. Adebayo’s previous career best was 41 on Jan. 23, 2021, against the Brooklyn Nets.

In 42 minutes on Tuesday, Adebayo shot 20-for-43 from the floor, 7-for-22 from 3-point range and 36-for-43 at the free-throw line. He also grabbed nine rebounds.

“An absolutely surreal night,” Spoelstra said.

Adebayo set NBA single-game records for most free throws made and most free-throw attempts. Chamberlain and Adrian Dantley were the prior record-holders for made foul shots with 28 each. Dwight Howard had the old mark for free-throw attempts of 39, which he reached twice.

The Heat earned their sixth straight win, matching their longest streak of the season. They improved to 22-11 at home. Adebayo’s heroics were needed because Miami was without three of its top four scorers due to injuries: Tyler Herro (quadriceps), Norman Powell (groin) and Andrew Wiggins (toe). The Heat also were without Kel’el Ware (shoulder) and Nikola Jovic (back).

Washington has lost nine straight games, five short of its longest skid of the season. Alex Sarr led the Wizards with 28 points.

Wizards star Trae Young sat out due to injury management pertaining to his right knee.

Adebayo, in his blistering-hot first quarter, shot 10-for-16 on field-goal attempts, 5-for-8 on 3-point tries and 6-of-7 on free-throw attempts.

Miami, which led 40-29 after the first quarter, stretched its advantage to 19 points in the second. However, the Wizards closed relatively well, going into halftime trailing 76-62.

Adebayo had 43 points in the first half, another Heat record. His first half came on 13-of-24 shooting overall, 5-of-11 success from beyond the arc and 12-of-14 accuracy at the free-throw line.

His shooting overshadowed Sarr, who had 23 points at halftime.

Adebayo scored 19 points in the third, giving Miami a 113-97 lead by the end of the quarter. He dunked with 22.2 seconds left in the third, giving him 62 points and breaking James’ record.

In the fourth quarter, with the victory assured, Miami kept Adebayo in the game, passing the ball to him on every possession as he hunted for records. His last two points came from the foul line with 1:16 to go as he surpassed Bryant. — Reuters

Filipinas advance to the quarterfinals of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup

March 11, 2026 | 8:10 pm

WITH a helping hand from Japan, the Filipinas advanced to the quarterfinals of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup (WAC) in Australia and stayed in the chase for tickets to next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC).

But it’s the Japanese, themselves, standing in the way of the Pinay booters’ bid to move forward to the semifinals and consequently book a direct entry to the global showpiece set in Brazil.

The troops of coach Mark Torcaso battle the Nadeshiko Japan on Sunday in Sydney.

If successful in bringing down the two-time WAC champs, the Filipinas will accomplish their mission of going to a second straight WWC.

If not, there’s still another way in — via the play-in matches for the losing quarterfinalists where two seats to the worlds are up for grabs.

But even if unsuccessful in the two pathways, the door remains open as the two play-in losers proceed to the inter-confederation playoffs that determines the final three teams to qualify.

Making the KO stage of the WAC likewise kept the Filipinas’ Olympic hopes alive as it earned them a spot in the Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament.

The reigning Southeast Asian Games champion’s place in the WAC quarterfinals was confirmed on Tuesday night when Nadeshiko Japan routed Vietnam in the final game of group play, 4-0.

This result benefitted Group A No. 3 Philippines in the three-way dispute for the quarterfinal seats allotted to the two best third placers, lifting side to the “Magic 2” after a tiebreak alongside Group B third-placer Uzbekistan with identical three points on one win and two losses and goal difference (GD) of -2.

Vietnam also finished with three points in placing third in Group C but got the boot with its inferior -4 GD, undone by the four-goal loss to Japan. — Olmin Leyba

Tropical Storm Nuri, Northeast Monsoon to drench parts of country

March 11, 2026 | 7:08 pm

The trough of Tropical Storm Nuri (international name) and the prevailing northeast monsoon are expected to bring rains over large parts of the country, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Wednesday.

Although Nuri is not expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) or cause any direct effect, PAGASA said its extension may affect the eastern part of Mindanao, according to its 5:00 am advisory.

“Yung trough or extension ng kaulapan nitong bagyo ay inaasahan natin na magdadala ng kaulapan at magdudulot ng pag-ulan sa eastern section ng Mindanao [The trough or extension of the storm’s cloud band is expected to bring cloudiness and rainfall over the eastern section of Mindanao],” PAGASA weather specialist Chenel Dominguez said.

In a separate 10:00 am tropical cyclone monitoring update, PAGASA said Tropical Storm Nuri was last located 1,220 kilometers east of Eastern Visayas.

It is packing maximum sustained winds of 65 kilometers per hour (kph) and gustiness of up to 80 kph, moving southeastward at 10 kph.
In the next 24 hours, the trough of Nuri is expected to bring cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms over Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, and Davao Oriental.

PAGASA warned of the possibility of flash floods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains.

Meanwhile, the northeast monsoon, locally called amihan, is likely to affect Luzon and the Visayas, but no significant impacts are expected.

Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, and Aurora may experience cloudy skies with light rains in the next 24 hours.

Metro Manila, the rest of Luzon, and the Visayas may see partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rains.

Seperately, the rest of Mindanao may experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to localized thunderstorms.

PAGASA warned of possible flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms. — Edg Adrian A. Eva

AIM targets expanding transnational programs in 2027

March 11, 2026 | 7:04 pm

AIM — University of Houston C.T. Bauer College of Business Dean Xianjun Geng and Asian Institute of Management Professor and Aboitiz School of Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship Head Christopher P. Monterola. — ALMIRA S. MARTINEZ

The Asian Institute of Management (AIM) said on Wednesday that it aims to expand its transnational degree program offerings next year to produce more globally competitive Filipino graduates in the era of digitalization and artificial intelligence (AI).

“We will have more undergrad programs and hopefully we can increase the [batch’s cap] number,” AIM Professor and Aboitiz School of Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship Head Christopher P. Monterola told BusinessWorld in an interview.

“There will be a lot of things that will happen next year,” he added.

The first transnational undergraduate double-degree program launched by AIM in 2022 was in partnership with the University of Houston C.T. Bauer College of Business.

With this collaboration, students enrolled in AIM’s Bachelor of Science in Data Science and Business Administration (BSDSBA) would also earn a Bachelor of Business Administration, Major in Management Information Systems (BBA, MIS) from the University of Houston.

“This is a case of one plus one larger than two. Each of us has unique strengths that we provide in a transnational educational experience which neither of us can deliver alone,” University of Houston C.T. Bauer College of Business Dean Xianjun Geng said in a media briefing.

“The student coming from this program has a very unique competitive advantage that is really unmatched,” he added.

The program aims to produce “globally fluent professionals” equipped with skills to withstand and adapt to the constant changes brought by AI.

“As a business school dean, I’m actually very optimistic at this moment that business school plays,” Mr. Geng said. “Our dual degree program is aimed to produce talent which both understand technology but possesses very critical, important soft skills.”

In the Philippines, about 12.7 million Filipinos are exposed to generative AI (GenAI), according to the International Labour Organization. However, only 14.9% of firms use AI tools.

The report added that while only 3.6% of jobs have the “highest GenAI exposure with elevated risk of job displacement” nationwide, around two in five jobs in the National Capital Region (NCR) are exposed to GenAI, particularly in the IT-BPM sector, finance, and administration.

“We know that economies, industries, and markets are all going global, so we need a global education,” Mr. Monterola said.

“The total number of jobs that will be lost is about 80 million or something because of AI… but the other interesting story is that there will be more jobs that will be created because of this new technology,” he added. “Our hope is that we will be able to go that way.”

The transnational undergraduate double-degree program currently has 150 students, with each batch capped at 50 students.

Mr. Monterola noted that a possible increase in the number of students per batch is still under discussion with the partner university. “Note that they also have a cap on the total number of global students that they can accommodate, and we are working on that constraint.”

Possible additions to AIM’s undergraduate courses will include business and entrepreneurship programs, among others. — Almira Louise S. Martinez

Untreated obesity, a growing health crisis – experts

March 11, 2026 | 7:02 pm

Health experts on Tuesday warned that delaying treatment for obesity, described as “a growing health crisis,” could increase the prevalence of cardiovascular, kidney, and metabolic (CKM) diseases.

The call was led by the Philippine College of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism (PCEDM), noting that more than 39.8% of Filipino adults are classified as obese and 17.3% are overweight.

Experts warned that these conditions significantly increase the risk of diabetes, hypertension, and chronic kidney diseases (CKD), which rank among the top causes of mortality among Filipinos based on recent data.

“Obesity is more than just a lifestyle problem; it’s a chronic disease that is often overlooked and influenced by factors like genetics, eating habits, and our environment,” Dr. Elaine C. Cunanan, vice president of PCEDM, said in a statement.

The call was formalized through a memorandum of agreement signed by PCEDM, the Philippine Heart Association (PHA), the Philippine Society of Nephrology (PSN), and the Philippine Association for the Study of Overweight and Obesity (PASOO).

The partnership signaled a coordinated, multi-specialty effort to curb obesity and prevent its associated life-threatening complications.

Ms. Cunanan said the collaboration marked a united front among specialists against obesity, which they described as a growing health crisis.

“Through this alliance, we aim to raise awareness and encourage Filipinos to take proactive steps toward better health, preventing obesity from progressing to serious CKM complications,” she said.

Health experts urged legislators to integrate obesity care at all levels of the health system and to foster environments that make healthy choices easier for Filipinos.

They also emphasized the importance of coordinated and proactive action to reduce the burden of obesity in the country.

Meanwhile, health experts in their respective specializations warned of complications driven by obesity.

Dr. Lourdes Ella G. Santos, a cardiologist and Director I at PHA, said more young Filipino adults are being diagnosed with diabetes and hypertension, mainly driven by obesity.

“Excess weight puts a dangerous strain on the heart and increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes,” Ms. Santos said in a statement.

Obesity is also a major contributor to the development of CKD, according to Dr. Ricardo A. Francisco, a kidney specialist and president of PSN.

“Kidney damage develops silently, so most people discover problems only at an advanced stage, when dialysis or a transplant may be needed,” Dr. Francisco said.
He noted that prevention includes awareness and regular screening to detect problems early.

Dr. Nemencio A. Nicodemus, president of the Philippine College of Physicians, also linked obesity to the development of fatty liver disease, obstructive sleep apnea, and cancers of the breast, colon, and prostate

Early and sustained intervention is emphasized by Dr. Luzviminda S. Katigbak, president of PASOO, through the adoption of healthy habits and regular screening.

She also said that better access to healthcare and strong support networks are essential for effective prevention and treatment of obesity.

The unified advocacy is themed “8 Billion Reasons to Act on Obesity: Stronger Heart, Healthier Kidneys, Better Diabetes Control,” in observance of Philippines Health Month, World Obesity Day, and World Kidney Day. — Edg Adrian A. Eva

Combatants in Mideast war trade more airstrikes as Iran clamps down on dissent

March 11, 2026 | 6:33 pm

IRAN-CRISIS-ISRAEL — AN IRANIAN MISSILE flies toward Israel, amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, as seen from Jerusalem, March 11, 2026. — REUTERS/JAMAL AWAD TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

DUBAI/TEL AVIV/WASHINGTON — The US and Israel traded airstrikes with Iran’s military across the Middle East as the besieged Tehran government warned its state security forces were ready with “fingers on the trigger” to confront any revival of anti-government protests.

Following an exchange of some of the heaviest bombardments in the region yet on Tuesday, the combatants renewed their attacks on opposing targets in Israel, Lebanon and the Gulf early on Wednesday as the war stretched into its 12^th day.

The conflict has effectively blocked vital shipping lanes through the Strait of Hormuz, halting the flow of one-fifth of the world’s fossil energy supplies from the petroleum-rich Gulf.

But after a major surge in crude oil prices on Monday, global energy prices have tumbled, and stock markets rebounded as investors bet that US President Donald J. Trump would seek to end the war soon.

Adding to market optimism, the International Energy Agency has proposed the largest release of oil reserves in its history to further stabilize crude prices, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing officials familiar with the matter. Reuters could not immediately verify the report.

Nevertheless, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps vowed to block oil shipments from the Gulf unless US and Israeli attacks ceased. And airstrikes between the two sides showed no immediate sign of abatement.

The Revolutionary Guards said it fired missiles on Tuesday evening at Qatar’s US-run Al Udeid base and the Al Harir base in Iraq’s Kurdistan, followed by drone attacks on a gathering of US troops at Al Dhafra air base in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Juffair naval base in Bahrain.

Early on Wednesday, Iranian state media reported another round of attacks was unleashed on US military installations in Bahrain.

A drone struck a major US diplomatic facility in Iraq on Tuesday but there were no injuries, and everyone was accounted for, according to a US official and an internal State Department alert.

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said it had received a report of an incident off the UAE coast, with the master of a vessel reporting it sustained damage from a suspected but unknown projectile.

IRANIAN MISSILE BARRAGE DRIVES ISRAELIS TO SHELTERS
Overnight into Wednesday morning, millions of Israelis were repeatedly driven into bomb shelters as the military warned Iran had launched missiles toward Israel, a sign that Tehran retains the capacity to strike Israel after nearly two weeks of hostilities.

The sound of explosions from air defenses intercepting the rockets punctuated the pre-dawn darkness as air raid sirens blared and Israelis scrambled to safe rooms and shelters. There was no immediate word of whether any of the missiles reached the ground.

The latest attacks from Iran roughly coincided with a new Israeli barrage on Beirut aimed at rooting out the Iran-backed group Hezbollah, which has fired into Israel from Lebanon in solidarity with the Tehran government.

The night before, Tehran residents reached by Reuters described what they called the war’s most intense night of bombardment.

“It was like hell. They were bombing everywhere, every part of Tehran,” a resident said by phone, speaking on condition of anonymity for security reasons. “My children are afraid to sleep now.”

Ending the war quickly would appear to preclude toppling Iran’s leadership, which held large-scale rallies on Monday in support of its newly named supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, a hardliner chosen to succeed his father, who was killed on the war’s first day.

Many Iranians want change and some openly celebrated the death of the elder Ali Khamenei, weeks after his security forces killed thousands of people to put down anti-government protests.

TEHRAN WARNS AGAINST PROTESTS
But there has been little sign of protest during the war, and Iran moved to clamp down further on internal dissent days after Mr. Trump exhorted Iranian citizens to seize an opportunity afforded by US and Israeli attacks to rise up and overthrow their government.

Fearing a revival of anti-government demonstrations, Iran’s police chief Ahmadreza Radan warned that “anyone taking into streets at the enemy’s request will be confronted as an enemy not protestor.”

“All our security forces have their fingers on the trigger,” Mr. Radan told state television.

Iran also arrested dozens of people, including a foreign national, accused of spying for the country’s “enemies,” the intelligence ministry said on Tuesday.

The White House on Tuesday reiterated Mr. Trump’s threat to hit Iran hard over moves by Tehran to stop the flow of energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. The US Central Command said 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels had been “eliminated” near the strait on Tuesday.

More than 1,300 Iranian civilians have been killed since the US and Israeli airstrikes began on Feb. 28, according to Iran’s United Nations ambassador, Amir Saeid Iravani. He said nearly 8,000 homes have been destroyed, along with 1,600 “commercial and service centers” and dozens of medical, educational and energy-supply facilities.

Scores have also been killed in Israeli attacks on Lebanon, while Iranian strikes on Israel have killed at least 11 people.

Iran has struck US military bases and diplomatic missions in Arab Gulf states but also hit hotels, closed airports and damaged oil infrastructure.

In addition to seven US soldiers killed in the conflict, the Pentagon on Tuesday estimated about 140 American troops have been wounded. — Reuters

Six killed in Swiss bus fire that may have been deliberate

March 11, 2026 | 6:31 pm

GENEVA — At least six people died and three others were injured in a bus fire on Tuesday in a small town in western Switzerland, in what police said may have been a deliberate act following reports that a person on board set fire to themselves.

Police said the bus became engulfed in flames on a road in Kerzers, a town in the canton of Fribourg, about 20 kilometers (12 miles) from the Swiss capital, Bern.

“At this stage, we have elements suggesting a deliberate act by a person who was inside the bus,” said Frederic Papaux, a spokesperson for Fribourg police.

Investigators were looking into reports that a person had poured fuel on themselves, said Christa Bielmann, another local police spokesperson. It was too early to say whether the incident was terror-related, she told a press conference.

Three injured people were taken to hospital, police said. Two other people caught up in the blaze also received attention but did not need to be hospitalized.

Passengers were seen escaping from the burning bus, panicked and injured, Mr. Papaux said, adding that no other vehicle was involved.

Swiss media outlet 20 Minutes said it had seen a video taken at the scene in which an injured person said: “A man set himself on fire. He poured gasoline over himself and then lit himself.”

Video after the flames were extinguished showed the charred remains of the vehicle, a yellow so-called Postauto.

Swiss President Guy Parmelin offered his condolences and said the incident was being investigated.

“It shocks and saddens me that once again people have lost their lives in a serious fire in Switzerland,” he said in a statement on X, noting investigations were under way. In January, Switzerland was rocked by a fire in a bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans Montana that killed 41 people and injured 115. — Reuters

Three vessels hit by projectiles in Strait of Hormuz

March 11, 2026 | 6:30 pm

tanker-1242111_1280 — STOCK PHOTO | Image by Gerhard Traschütz from Pixabay

DUBAI – Three vessels have been hit by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, maritime security agencies and sources said on Wednesday, as one of the strikes led to a fire onboard a ship and forced most of its crew to evacuate it.

The Thailand-flagged bulk carrier Mayuree Naree was targeted and damaged approximately 11 nautical miles north of Oman, two maritime security sources said.

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said later, referring to the incident, that the fire had been extinguished and that there was no environmental impact. Necessary crew remained on the vessel.

Earlier, the Japan-flagged container ship One Majesty had sustained minor damage from an unknown projectile 25 nautical miles (46 km) northwest of Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates, two maritime security sources said.

Its crew members are safe, and the vessel is sailing towards a safe anchorage, the sources added.

A third vessel, a bulk carrier, was also hit by an unknown projectile approximately 50 miles northwest of Dubai, maritime security firms said.

The projectile had damaged the hull of the Marshall Islands-flagged Star Gwyneth, maritime risk management company Vanguard said, adding that the vessel’s crew were safe.

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a key artery accounting for about 20% of global oil and gas supply, has dropped rapidly since the Iran conflict began on Feb. 28.

The latest incidents increase the number of ships that have been attacked since the conflict began to at least 14. — Reuters

IEA proposes largest ever oil release from strategic reserves, WSJ says

March 11, 2026 | 6:29 pm

THE INTERNATIONAL Energy Agency (IEA) has proposed the largest release of oil reserves in its history to restrain soaring crude prices amid the US-Israel war with Iran, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) said on Tuesday, citing officials familiar with the matter.

The release would exceed the 182 million barrels of oil that IEA member nations put on the market in two releases in 2022 when Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the newspaper said.

The IEA called for an extraordinary meeting of members on Tuesday, with nations expected to decide on the proposal the following day, the paper added.

The plan would be adopted if there were no objections, it said, but protests by even one country could delay the effort.

On Tuesday, Group of Seven (G7) energy ministers stopped short of agreeing on a release of strategic oil reserves, asking the IEA to assess the situation instead.

“Although no country currently faces a physical shortage of crude, prices are rising sharply, and leaving the situation unattended is not an option,” a G7 source told Reuters.

“G7 countries are generally supportive of an IEA coordinated oil stock release,” the source added, speaking on condition of anonymity.

However, the actual release cannot start immediately because decisions on aspects such as total volume, country allocations, and timing require further discussion, the source said.

“The IEA secretariat is expected to propose scenarios, based on expected market impact, and outreach may extend to non-IEA members like China and India.”

The IEA and the White House did not immediately respond to Reuters’ requests for comment.

IEA member South Korea is participating in the discussion “and reviewing its position,” a spokesperson for the country’s industry ministry said on Wednesday.

US crude CLc1 and Brent crude futures LCOc1 dropped after the Wall Street Journal report.

Benchmark oil prices had lost ground earlier on Tuesday, following the previous day’s surge to almost four-year highs, after US President Donald J. Trump predicted the war in the Middle East could end soon. — Reuters

South Korea finds faulty approvals at airport where Jeju Air plane crashed

March 11, 2026 | 6:27 pm

Korea-aircraft crashed — RESCUE WORKERS take part in a salvage operation at the site where an aircraft crashed after it went off the runway at Muan International Airport in Muan, South Korea, Dec. 29, 2024. — REUTERS

SEOUL — South Korea’s transport ministry cut construction costs and approved improper airport safety structures for more than two decades, the state auditor said in a report on aviation safety management after a Jeju Air crash that killed 179 people.

The December 2024 crash involved a Boeing 737-800 which was struck by birds, belly-landed and overran the runway at Muan International Airport, killing almost everyone on board after it struck a concrete support for a localizer antenna. The only survivors were two flight attendants at the rear of the plane.

The Board of Audit and Inspection said in a report published on Tuesday that the ministry built a 2.4 meter (7.9 ft) high concrete embankment upon which to place the localizer – a landing guidance system – at Muan airport in order to reduce earthwork costs, without adequately reviewing relevant rules.

Under international standards, localizer structures should be designed to break apart easily upon aircraft impact.

The ministry is responsible for airport construction. It hands operations to Korea Airports Corp (KAC) but remains responsible for safety certification.

The auditor said the ministry wrongly approved 14 non-compliant localizer installations at eight airports including Muan, Gimhae and Jeju. It also said that, for up to 22 years, the ministry certified operating permits and approved regular inspections that erroneously found frangibility standards had been met.

It identified broader shortcoming in bird-strike prevention and other aspects of air safety management, and notified the ministry of 30 cases of wrongdoing or procedural failure.

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said it “humbly accepted” the findings and would take strict follow-up measures, including localizer improvement and stronger bird-strike prevention.

A KAC spokesperson said the airport operator is in the process of reflecting improvements recommended by the report.

Jeju Air did not answer phone calls seeking comment.

A separate government-commissioned report found the crash might not have been deadly if there had not been a concrete embankment at the end of the runway, an opposition lawmaker said in January, citing a simulation contained in the report.

A full investigative report is pending public disclosure. It has missed a one-year deadline for the release of a progress report.

The Muan airport has been closed since the crash. It is unclear when it will reopen. — Reuters

Golden Haven to launch Elyseé, a new columbarium in Angeles City

March 11, 2026 | 5:30 pm

Golden Haven Memorial Parks, known as The Gold Standard in Memorial Care, is set to launch Elyseé, an upcoming columbarium located within Golden Haven Memorial Park Angeles in Brgy. Sapalibutad, Angeles City.

Elyseé will be the first fully air-conditioned columbarium in Pampanga, offering families a dignified and comfortable space designed for quiet reflection. It also provides a modern and elegant alternative to traditional lawn lots, addressing the evolving needs of today’s families.

Designed as a true one-stop destination for end-of-life planning, the estate brings together columbarium niches, memorial chapels, and memorial lots within one secure and accessible location. Golden Haven Angeles also carries Golden Future Life Plans, allowing families to plan ahead through flexible and affordable memorial plan that ensures protection, preparedness, and peace of mind.

To further enhance convenience, Golden Haven offers online reservation options, making it easier for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and families abroad to plan, reserve, and secure memorial spaces for their loved ones anytime, anywhere.

As an award-winning developer, Golden Haven brings its expertise and signature excellence to Elyseé. The company recently received the FIABCI Real Estate and Property Excellence Award for Santuario de San Ezekiel Moreno, its iconic columbarium in Las Piñas City — setting the standard for thoughtful design and reverent memorial spaces nationwide.

Through Elyseé and its integrated memorial services, Golden Haven continues its mission of providing Kapampangan families with complete, compassionate, and future-ready memorial care — honoring life, preserving legacy, and ensuring dignity at every stage of planning.

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Drone hits US diplomatic facility in Iraq, no injuries reported, sources say

March 11, 2026 | 5:04 pm

WASHINGTON — A drone struck a major US diplomatic facility in Iraq on Tuesday amid the US-Israeli air war on Iran, but there were no injuries and everyone was accounted for, according to a US official and an internal State Department alert seen by Reuters.

The drone hit the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center, next to the Baghdad airport, impacting near a guard tower, the internal alert from the Department seen by Reuters said. Individuals at the facility were ordered to “duck and cover”, it said. A separate alert said everyone was accounted for.

The White House and the State Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The Washington Post first reported the incident and said a total of six drones were launched toward the compound in Baghdad and that five were shot down. It also said the attack was likely carried out by the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, an umbrella group of Iran-backed armed factions.

Iraq condemned the attacks near the Iraqi bases but did not mention the damaged US facility, according to the Washington Post.

“The (Iraqi) Ministry of Defense stresses that it will not stand by as a spectator. Rather, it will firmly confront and pursue … all parties involved,” the ministry said in a statement cited by the newspaper.

The US and Israel began attacks on Iran on February 28. Iran has responded with its own strikes on Israel and Gulf countries with US bases.

Raising the stakes for the global economy, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it would block oil shipments from the Gulf unless US and Israeli attacks cease.

The United States and Israel pounded Iran on Tuesday with what the Pentagon and Iranians on the ground called the most intense airstrikes of the war, despite global markets betting that President Donald Trump will seek to end the conflict soon.

The Revolutionary Guards said it fired missiles on Tuesday evening ‌at Qatar’s US-operated Al Udeid base and the Al Harir base in Iraq’s Kurdistan. Those launches were followed by drone attacks targeting a gathering of US troops at Al Dhafra air base in the United Arab Emirates and Juffair naval base in Bahrain.

US President Donald Trump has said the strikes were aimed to eliminate what he called imminent threats from Iran, citing its nuclear and ballistic missile programs and its support for militant groups Hamas and Hezbollah.

Iran, which denies seeking a nuclear weapon, has called the attacks an unlawful violation of its sovereignty. Iran does not have nuclear weapons. Israel is believed to be the only Middle Eastern country with nuclear weapons, while Washington is also nuclear-armed.

Israel says 11 civilians have been killed in Iranian attacks. Iran’s UN ambassador said on Tuesday the US-Israeli strikes had killed more than 1,300 civilians. — Reuters