Bowling legend Bong Coo said she would concentrate on strengthening programs for women following her appointment as one of the board members of the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC). Screen grab from PSA Forum livestream “Advocacy ko na noon pa ang sports for all among women, to have more women...
The independent foreign policy of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., which included the country’s position on the maritime dispute in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), drew applause and standing ovation from the attendees of his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. made his stand firm-- the Philippines would not lose even an inch of its territory under his watch. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. delivers his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 25, 2022. (RTVM Screenshot) "I will not preside...
An armed encounter occurred between Philippine Army (PA) troopers and suspected members of the Communist Party of the Philippines – New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) in Lobo, Batangas on Monday, July 25. (Photo courtesy of 95th Infantry Battalion) The 2nd Infantry “Jungle” Division (2ID) said...
The local stock market lost ground as investors wait for the President’s State of the Nation Address (SONA). The main index dropped 53.86 points or 0.86 percent to close at 6,209.53 as Banks led the retreat although the Property and Mining counters managed to advance. Volume remained thin at 517...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) immediately sent eight bags of blood to the Quirino Memorial Medical Center where a survivor of the Ateneo de Manila University shooting incident is being treated. (PHILIPPINE RED CROSS FACEBOOK) “With the direction of Chairman and CEO Richard Gordon, the Philippine...
The Philippine Army (PA) deployed its own troops and assets to beef up the security during the first State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. at the Batasang Pambansa Complex in Quezon City on Monday, July 25. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Army) Col....
Coco pandesal is an alternative to the typical pandesal. Photo courtesy of the Department of Agriculture. Coco pandesal is being marketed as an alternative to the typical pandesal. The new pandesal was launched on June 29, 2022, amid a time when Filipino bakers are struggling with the increasing...
Meralco banked on its solid defense to whip Barangay Ginebra, 93-82, and gain the headstart in their best-of-three quarterfinals duel in the 2022 PBA Philippine Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sunday, July 24. PBA Images The Bolts clamped down on the defensive end while Aaron Black, Allein...
Magnolia rode on a blistering second quarter assault to take down NLEX, 98-89, and draw first blood in their best-of-three quarterfinals affair in the 2022 PBA Philippine Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sunday, July 24. Mark Barroca (PBA Images) Mark Barroca and Paul Lee anchored the decisive...
The State of the Nation Address, an expected rate hike by the US Federal Reserve, and corporate earnings are seen to influence what is seen to be volatile trading at the local stock market this week. “Next week, we expect the local market to start on cautious trading as investors await the State...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) paid tribute to its civilian volunteers for their commitment to support the uniformed organization during the 37th PCG Auxiliary (PCGA) National Convention in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu held from July 22 to 23. Admiral Artemio Abu, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commandant...
