ONE FOR THE ROAD We should have a law that prevents lawmakers from making another law, if there is already a current law that is not properly enforced. All in favor say 'Aye'! I could give you many examples of this, but take the recent announcement from the LTO regarding those slow moving e-trikes...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Monday, Jan. 22, discussed hazards that may threaten Greater Metro Manila Area (GMMA) when the "Big One" occurred. (Mark Balmores/ Manila Bulletin) In an event titled "MAGHANDA: Communicating Hazards, Risks, and Early Warning for...
Arsenio “The Filipino Assassin” Balisacan looks to start the year right for Filipinos as he goes to battle at ONE Friday Fights 48 on Friday, Jan. 19 at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. (ONE Championship) It’s a golden opportunity for the Pinoy upstart as he hopes to make T-Rex...
While China fumes against President Marcos’ congratulatory message to Taiwan President-Elect Lai Ching-Te because of the One China Policy, Filipinos took to social media to stand with the Chief Executive. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo from the Presidential Communications...
The Senate minority bloc on Wednesday, January 17 urged President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to be cautious over his statements on Taiwan reminding that the Philippines has been strongly adhering to a One China Policy. Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III...
China has urged President Marcos to "read more" so he could "develop a proper understanding of the ins and outs of the Taiwan question." Mao Ning, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, made the pronouncement on Tuesday after the President congratulated Taiwan's President-elect Lai Ching-te on his...
Arsenio “The Filipino Assassin” Balisacan Jr. will be the first full-blooded Filipino to compete under MMA rules in ONE Championship this year when he takes on Kara-Ool Changy in a strawweight bout at ONE Friday Fights 48 on Friday, Jan. 19, inside Lumpinee Boxing Stadium. (ONE...
The Philippine envoy to China was summoned by the Chinese government to explain why President Marcos congratulated Taiwan's President-elect Lai Ching-te on his victory. The Chinese Embassy in Manila confirmed on Tuesday, Jan. 16, that Philippine Ambassador to Beijing Jaime FlorCruz was summoned by...
China has warned against those who are "expressing congratulations" to Taiwan's President-elect Lai Ching-te following his victory for the presidency of the self-governing island being claimed by Beijing to be its own. Mao Ning, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, said Beijing already made...
The Philippines said it remains committed to its One-China Policy following the recently concluded elections in Taiwan. In a statement, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said it reaffirms the principles contained in the Joint Communique of the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and...
Lito “Thunder Kid” Adiwang wants all comers as he looks to pick up from his brilliant end to 2023. Lito “Thunder Kid” Adiwang (ONE Championship) The Filipino heavy hitter aims to get back to strawweight MMA contendership, so he’s keeping a close eye on the division’s top...
Second-ranked flyweight MMA contender Danny “The King” Kingad isn’t worried about competing in enemy territory when he battles no. 4-ranked Yuya “Little Piranha” Wakamatsu in less than a month. Danny “The King” Kingad (ONE Championship) It will be a clash between two...
