HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE: OUR NEW ABNORMAL Tajara Hospitality and Greenview once again hosted PhilHost 2024, at the Ascott Bonifacio Global City. PhilHost stands for Philippine Hospitality on Sustainable Tourism, and it’s a timely reminder that while Sustainability can be a rallying cry...
TACLOBAN CITY – A member of the New People's Army (NPA) was killed while a wounded comrade was captured in an encounter in the hinterlands of Basey, Samar on Thursday, May 30. Troops from the 63rd Infantry "Innovator" Battalion (IB) were responding to reports of communist guerillas conducting...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – The police and military recovered a New People’s Army arms cache in Barangay Tablon, Oas town, Albay province on Wednesday afternoon, May 29. TROOPS recovered a New People’s Army arms cache in Oas town, Albay province on Wednesday afternoon, May 29. (PRO-5) Police Lt....
NEW YORK (AP) — Gavin Stone struck out seven in seven innings, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the reeling New York Mets, 3-0, on Tuesday night, May 28, for a doubleheader sweep. Los Angeles Dodgers' Gavin Stone pitches to a New York Mets batter during the first inning in the second baseball...
Former Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri on Sunday, May 26, welcomed the ratification of three important priority measures that aim to stem corruption, prevent smuggling of agricultural goods and protect the rights of Filipino seafarers. Both the Senate and the House of...
BUTUAN CITY – Troops recovered a New People’s Army arms cache stashed in a cave in Purok 6, Barangay Kolambugan, Sibagat, Agusan del Sur last Tuesday, May 21. A COMMUNIST arms cache was seized by troops in Agusan del Sur last week. (Photo via Mike U. Crismundo) The 65th Infantry Battalion found...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE: OUR NEW ABNORMAL Carlo Pineda of The Art House is on a mission; and it’s to curate art in such a manner that it’s public, for all to enjoy, and creates a lasting impact for those ready to experience the art. And bear in mind, that’s not really as easy as it...
Senator Nancy Binay said on Saturday, May 25, that she had no plans to resign as the head of the Senate Committee on Accounts but was told to do so to give way to Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, who immediately wanted to assume the role. "In fact, wala naman akong plano mag-resign noong Monday, but...
BACOLOD CITY – A New People’s Army rebel was killed in an encounter with government forces in Sitio Manaysay, Barangay Cambayobo, Calatrava, Negros Occidental on Wednesday, May 22. TROOPS transport the remains of a New People’s Army (NPA) killed in a clash in Barangay Cambayobo,...
ILOILO CITY – The Philippine Army 61st Infantry Battalion seized eight high-powered guns and explosives from the New People’s Army (NPA) rebels in Barangay Bagsakan, Alimodian, Iloilo last Thursday, May 23. TROOPS recovered guns and bullets from the New People’s Army (NPA) in Iloilo...
BUTUAN CITY – Soldiers killed two leaders of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army and a team leader of the NPA in encounters in Misamis Oriental and Agusan del Norte on Tuesday, May 21. Lt. Col. Francisco P. Garello Jr., chief of the Public Affairs Office of the Army 4th...
Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara on Friday, May 24 said he is confident the New Government Procurement Act (NGPA), will prevent wastage in public transactions as it would plug loopholes in the existing law. The measure is now up for review and signing by President Ferdinand...
