Not even an appendectomy can stop Igorot warrior Carlo Von Buminaang from capturing silver medal in the 31st Southeast Asian Games in Hanoi, Vietnam. Carlo Von Buminaang of Team Lakay and Vovinam Philippines (Photo from Team Lakay) Buminaang is just one of the six-man team who competed in the...
The medal hopes for the Philippine women’s volleyball team took a huge hit after suffering a 25-23, 21-25, 25-15, 25-20 defeat at the hands of Indonesia in the 31st Southeast Asian Games at the Quang Ninh Gymnasium in Vietnam on Tuesday, May 17. Alyssa Valdez and Jaja Santiago carried the fight...
An official of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) will recommend the use of crime-monitoring projects to the incoming officials of the department. “Nasa sa kanila na po yun kung gusto nilang ipagpatuloy pero highly recommended po yun, kung nasimulan lang sana ng maaga nung...
Gilas Pilipinas took charge in the second half to defeat Indonesia, 93-77, Monday, May 16 for a strong start to its title-retention bid in women’s basketball competitions of the 31st Southeast Asian Games in Hanoi, Vietnam. Photo from FIBA After leading 40-38 at the half, the Filipina dribblers...
Former Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Benhur Abalos is the second person to join the incoming Cabinet of presumptive president Bongbong Marcos. Former MMDA Chairman Benhur Abalos (Photo from MMDA) According to Marcos spokesperson and chief-of-staff, lawyer Vic Rodriguez,...
Here’s the story behind the ‘Agila’ barong The 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games has officially started as it held its opening ceremony in Hanoi, Vietnam last May 12. Apart from being a sporting event, the SEA Games is also a demonstration of the diverse culture of each participating nation....
Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte credits her top standing in the vice presidential race to her campaign team. Vice presidential candidate Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte (Noel Pabalate/ MANILA BULLETIN) "You know a leader is only good as the best of his or her team, so kung magaling ang team magiging...
Vice President Leni Robredo and Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan will hold a thanksgiving rally for their volunteers and supporters on Friday, May 13, at the Liwasang Aurora, Quezon Memorial Circle. Vice President Leni Robredo (Photo from VPLR Media Bureau) The event will start at 5 p.m.,, a...
Senatorial candidate Antonio Trillanes IV and his Magdalo Party conceded on Wednesday, May 11, after failing to a secure a spot in the recently concluded May 9 elections. Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV (FILE PHOTO/MANILA BULLETIN) “Ako at ang grupong Magdalo ay buong pusong tinatanggap ang...
Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano will serve a second term after winning this year’s mayoral race. Rubiano garnered 141,382 votes, beating her rival, former Councilor Richard Advincula, who received 29,490 votes. Rubiano’s vice mayor, Boyet Ding del Rosario got 129,817 votes against Atty....
Thousands of competitors are gathering in the Vietnamese capital Hanoi for the 31st SEA Games after Covid-19 postponed the event for six months. AFP Sport looks at five athletes who could steal the show when the Games begin on Thursday. Panipak Wongpattanakit (Thailand) The world number one in...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Las Piñas City has proclaimed incumbent Mayor Imelda Aguilar as the winner in the mayoral race in the city. Las Piñas PIO photo Aguilar received a total of 108,644 votes against her closest rival Doc Ferds Eusebio who got 38,285 votes. The mayor’s...
