In a male-dominated field such as the military, women are slowly setting their own path and etching their names in the history books. Lt. Col. Jannette Chavez-Arceo (Res) / Photo from Philippine Army One of them is Lt. Col. Jannette Chavez Arceo, a Philippine Army (PA) reservist who was recently...
The Philippine Navy (PN) and United States Pacific Fleet have decided to further improve its strategic partnership so they can better respond to common regional security challenges. (Photo by Philippine Navy) The strengthening of the cooperation between the two navies was discussed when Admiral...
LUNA, Apayao – A soldier was reported killed while another was wounded during the Philippine Army’s encounter with the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) on Thursday afternoon, Aug. 18, at the boundary of Conner and Cabugao towns in this province. Col. Reynaldo Ogay, provincial director of the...
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) turned over nine Patient Transport Vehicles (PTV) to various government hospitals and local government units on July 21 in a ceremony held at the PCSO Conservatory Building in Mandaluyong City. (Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office) The recipients...
Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Gordon expressed his gratitude to PRC staff and volunteers for their utmost humanitarian service in line with the upcoming celebration of World Humanitarian Day 2022 on Aug. 19. (PHILIPPINE RED CROSS) "Sa pagdiriwang natin ng...
The local stock market moved sideways while waiting for the Bangko Sentral meeting which started after trading ended. The main index inched up 5.64 points or 0.08 percent to close at 6,824.63 with sectoral indices evenly mixed. Volume rose to 909 million shares worth P13.76 billion as losers...
Retail stores and carinderias (eateries) are now experiencing shortage in beverage and softdrinks supply while wholesalers have advised them of no deliveries in three months or longer. In a statement, the Philippine Association of Stores and Carinderia Owners (PASCO) said they have been...
San Miguel just thrives in pressure-packed moments. Photo from PBA The Beermen showed much resolve against the gritty Meraclo Bolts, hacking out a 100-89 win to book a return trip to the Finals in the 2022 Philippine Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday, Aug. 17. SMB erased the bitter...
The local stock market finally took a breather as investors pocketed gains from a 7-day rally. The main index dropped 31.65 points or 0.46 percent to close at 6,818.99 as the Industrial sector led the retreat while Conglomerates and Mining firms continued to advance. Volume was still hefty at 1.17...
A 61-year-old public utility vehicle driver from Antipolo City, Rizal claimed his winning prize in Lotto 6/42 amounting to P11,530,659 on Aug. 3 at the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Main Office in Mandaluyong City. (Lotto / Manila Bulletin) The lucky combination, drawn on July 23,...
Lopez Holdings Corporation reported a 135 percent jump in attributable net income to P2.47 billion in net income attributable to equity holders of the first six months of 2022 from the P1.05 billion earned in the same period last year. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the firm said...
The Philippine Army (PA) said Wednesday, August 17, that it has installed a top military spy as its new inspector general in a ceremony held at the PA Headquarters in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. Maj. Gen. Jose Eriel M. Niembra is installed as the new Philippine Army (PA) Inspector General in a...
