Three soldiers died while 13 others were wounded when a fierce fighting erupted between government troops and members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in Ungkaya Pukan town in Basilan. While a ceasefire was already implemented using the mechanisms of the peace process on Wednesday night,...
A two-time Agriculture chief is back at the Department of Agriculture (DA) as an undersecretary. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos administers the oath taking of former Agriculture Secretary Domingo Panganiban as Undersecretary of the DA. (Photo courtesy of OP) President Ferdinand "Bongbong"...
With the ease of restrictions, organizers of the much-awaited feast of La Naval de Manila in honor of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary (Nuestra Senora Santissimo Rosario) have begun preparations for La Naval 2022. La Naval de Manila (Manila Bulletin file) Held at the Santo Domingo Church in Quezon...
Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos mourned the passing of his friend and fellow Ilocos Norte official, San Nicolas Municipality Mayor Domingo Curimao Ambrocio, who passed away on Wednesday, July 20. Ilocos Norte Rep. Sandro Marcos (Contributed photo) “RIP Mayor Domingo Ambrocio, thank...
UST Angelicum College reaches its golden year Rev. Fr. Herminio V. Dagohoy, OP illus Pioneer of the non-graded, self-paced, modular system of education, UST Angelicum College commemorated its 50th founding anniversary on July 5, 2022, with the theme “Dream Beyond.” To usher in the start of the...
The Philippines Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) has no plan to ask President Duterte to reconsider his order that stopped online cockfighting operations, known as e-sabong. Andrea D. Domingo, Pagcor chair and chief executive officer said on Tuesday, May 3, that the gaming regulator will...
State-owned Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) is on track to hit its revenue targets, driven by country’s much improved economic environment amid the prolonged pandemic. Despite their “bad start” this year due to the surge of Covid-19 cases, Andrea D. Domingo, Pagcor chair and...
Are we resilient enough to stave off any possible Covid-19 surge in May? Experts said yes. In a webinar held by the University of the Philippines (UP) on Friday, April 22, various health experts said that the country will be “able to handle” the possible Covid-19 reemergence in case it happens....
What is the nickname of Jose Rizal? How about Gregorio del Pilar? Who is the hero depicted on the current five peso coin? These are just some of the questions asked in the History Quiz Bee challenge of this year's edition of "Pinoy Big Brother" as participated in by several housemates. It quickly...
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) has remitted fresh cash dividends to state coffers to support government programs aimed at mitigating the impact of the Russia-Ukraine crisis on the vulnerable sectors. In a statement, Andrea D. Domingo, Pagcor chair and chief executive officer...
President Duterte is not keen on suspending the operations of e-Sabong (electronic or online cockfighting) as the government is getting billions of pesos from its operations. President Rodrigo Duterte (RTVM Screenshot) Duterte made the statement amid calls to suspend the gambling activity following...
Retired senior officials of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday, March 7, expressed support for the presidential bid of Vice President Leni Robredo because of her “moral strength” and “integrity.” Vice President Leni Robredo meets...
