Gold medallist Sweden’s Armand Duplantis (center), silver medallist Christopher Nilsen of the US (left) and bronze medallist Ernest John Obiena of the Philippines pose on the podium during the medal ceremony for the men’s pole vault during the World Athletics Championships at Hayward Field in...
(PSA PHILSYS FACEBOOK PAGE) Over 72 million Filipinos have so far registered for the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys), according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). Based on the PSA figures, as of Aug. 26, 72,348,546 Filipinos have completed their PhilSys Step 2 Registration...
BRP Gregorio del Pilar (PS-15), a Philippine Navy (PN) patrol ship, is expected to sail back to the West Philippine Sea (WPS) four years after encountering a sea mishap that forced her to be sidelined and undergo repairs. BRP Gregorio del Pilar (PS-15) (Photo by Philippine Navy) The PN said that...
A relaxed Ernest John “EJ” Obiena had fun flying his drone toward Taal Volcano on a sunny Friday afternoon, proof that the world No. 3 pole vaulter really needs a break from a hectic European outdoor campaign and a forthcoming 18-month preparation for the Paris 2024 Olympics. EJ Obiena enjoys...
Although the Armed Forces of the Philippines' (AFP) modernization program is funded next year, the military practically won't be able to purchase any new equipment for its troops. (File photo/ Mark Balmores/ MANILA BULLETIN) During the House Committee on Appropriations' consideration of the...
NEDA identifies top priorities in PDP 2023-2028 By Chino S. Leyco The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said social protection and human capital development will be among top priorities in the short to medium term under the upcoming Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028....
The Senate wants the Philippines represented by the best team it can produce. “Second, we are here to support in whatever capacity we can be it through legislation or funding and; third, that we have programs for the development of our basketball and sports programs.’’ These were stressed by...
The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. (PSE) urges firms considering going public to join its Listing Engagement and Assistance Program (LEAP) which will help them go through the process of an initial public offering. In a statement, the bourse noted that, “Since its introduction in the fourth...
The Philippine Army (PA) said Sunday, Sept. 11, that nearly 3,000 troops from the Philippine Army and United States Army Pacific (USARPAC) will join the scaled-up “Salaknib” exercise in 2023. A Philippine Army planning team member raises question during the last day of the week-long planning...
Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman Noli Eala hailed the smashing performance of his niece Alex Eala who carved history at the US Open Girls Singles final as the country's first Grand Slam winner at Flushing Meadows in New York Saturday (early Sunday, Sept. 11 in Manila). Alex Eala (AFP)...
Trade deficit accelerated last July as country’s purchases of goods from abroad continued to outpace the rise in sales of locally-made products, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported. The PSA said on Friday, Sept. 9, that the country’s trade gap, or the difference between the value...
Vice Adm. Adeluis Bordado has retired as the Flag Officer in Command (FOIC) of the Philippine Navy (PN), capping off a 38-year career in the military service. Vice Adm. Adeluis Bordado delivers speech during his retirement as the 39th Flag Officer in Command of the Philippine Navy (PN) on Sept. 8,...
