Good morning. It's Monday, but fear not—Mother's Day just happened yesterday, so hopefully, you're still riding the high of spoiling all your amazing moms out there. Let's shake off those Monday blues with a dose of news and a sprinkle of Monday magic to get this week off to a lively start!

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Local News

💦 Visa Vendetta: Tackling Tuguegarao’s Scholar Surge

By Tobias Bautista

Picture this: Tuguegarao's tranquil streets suddenly buzzing with a surge of Chinese scholars. Quite the plot twist, right? 🧐

Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco's radar is beeping. He's calling for a rendezvous with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to hash out the student visa frenzy. It seems there's been a bit of a spike in Chinese scholars making their way to Tuguegarao, and Congress is taking notice. 🏛️

But here's the kicker: while the BI's records boast a hefty 1,516 Chinese students securing visas, only a fraction are actually showing up for class. 📚 It's like buying a ticket to the concert but bailing on the gig!

Tansingco's stance is crystal clear: 'We cherish our international scholars, but let's ensure everyone's playing by the rules.' After all, the Philippines is fast becoming a beacon of global education, and maintaining standards is key. 🎓

With over 24,000 student visas issued last year alone, the BI's juggling quite the workload. And guess who's leading the pack? You guessed it—our friends from China! But it's not just us; even the US and Malaysia are rolling out the welcome mat for Chinese scholars.

So, what's the game plan? Tansingco's advocating for joint inspections and ensuring our inter-agency squad is on the ball, particularly in matters of national security. Because let's face it, it's all fun and games until someone starts tampering with the peace.

World News

⛈ Flash Flood Kills at least 28 in Indonesia

By Titus Bautista

It’s rainy season in Indonesia. And unfortunately, this time becomes deadly for Indonesians as their country is prone to landslides and floods. Last week, South Sulawesi experienced their own landslides and flooding that killed 15 people damaged roads, and swept away homes. Then last Saturday, after hours of heavy rain in the West Sumatra province, Agam and Tanah Datar experienced a flash flood and cold lava flow from Mount Marapi. Authorities say that a three-year old and eight-year old were included in the list of casualties.

Photos and videos on social media show the affected areas covered in large rocks and thick mud. As you get swamped and covered in piles of work this week, we hope you don’t get swept away by the stress too! #PrayForIndonesia

Sports

🏀 Manila Hoops’ Heartfelt Homage to Moms on Mother’s Day

By Tobias Bautista

Like Kevin Durant tearing up in his 2014 MVP speech, immortalizing “you the real MVP,” referring to his mother, PBA players paused their dribbles to dish out some love to their MVPs (Most Valuable Players Parents) this Mother’s Day.

SHAUN ILDEFONSO

Shaun from Rain or Shine credits his mom for shaping their court dynasty. He's got game, but he knows Mama's the real MVP.

DOMINICK FAJARDO

NLEX's Dominick Fajardo's b-ball journey from laundry to layups was all thanks to his mom's wash-and-dry hustle.

ROGER POGOY

TNT's Roger Pogoy’s got a triple-double in love for his mom, who was always courtside cheering him on since his Cebu days. She's his coach, his cheerleader, and his biggest fan.

CALVIN OFTANA

Calvin Oftana of TNT feels the love from afar. Even miles away, his mom's prayers and support fuel his game. He's making Mom proud, one basket at a time.

ALLEIN MALIKSI

Allein Maliksi of Meralco shares a story of strength. His mom's battle with cancer taught him resilience and drive. She's not just a survivor; she's a warrior, and he's her biggest fan.

BASER AMER

And Baser Amer echoes the sentiment. His mom's been his rock since day one. At 76, she's still his biggest cheerleader, and he's forever grateful for her unwavering support.

News Roundup

• NBA: The Mavericks beat the Thunder to take a 2-1 lead thanks to a Kyrie Irving lefty floater (again). The Celtics take a 2-1 lead against the Cavaliers as well. Tune in today for Pacers vs. Knicks and Timberwolves vs. Nuggets.

• Switzerland’s Nemo wins Eurovision song contest with pop-rap song “The Code”

• As a recent solar storm has brought wondrous northern lights as south as Alabama in the US, it has also disrupted Musk’s Starlink satellites

• The Department of Justice (DOJ) is working on PH-US Nuclear Deal

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