Senator Risa Hontiveros said the measure seeking to declare a portion of the Philippine Rise—also known as the Benham Rise—as a protected area would be part of the campaign to utilize and conserve the integrity of the country’s marine ecosystem. Sen. Risa Hontiveros (Senate of the Philippines...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) sent an immediate response to the communities heavily devastated by flash floods and landslides in the Municipality of Banaue, Ifugao on July 7. Philippine Red Cross / Facebook Food packs and hygiene kits were distributed to the residents as per PRC. “Agad tayong...
The Philippine Army (PA) said Monday, July 11, that it has accepted into its reserve force 155 individuals who recently finished a two-month Basic Citizen Military Training (BCMT) in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. Reserve Command, Philippine Army (RCPA) Commander Maj. Gen. Fernando V. Felipe pins...
Several high-ranking naval officers from Malaysia, India, and Mexico have boarded the frigate BRP Antonio Luna (FF151) during the sidelines of the ongoing Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2022 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor in Hickam, Hawaii, the Philippine Navy (PN) said Monday, July 11. The...
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) said Monday, July 11, that it has recently received a P72-million parking structure from the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) as part of the state firm’s replication program for the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). The three-storey facility...
RR Pogoy went on a fiery offensive display as TNT stomped Ginebra, 106-92, to wrap up its elimination campaign in the 2022 PBA Philippine Cup on a high note at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sunday, July 10. RR Pogoy (PBA Images) Pogoy dropped 30 points on a 12-of-23 shooting from the field as he...
San Miguel Beer showed better poise in endgame, pulling off a pulsating 110-107 overtime victory over Blackwater in the 2022 PBA Philippine Cup on Sunday, July 10, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. June Mar Fajardo (PBA Images) June Mar Fajardo and Mo Tautuaa took charge in overtime, combining for 10...
While the local stock market is seen to be buoyed by prospects of a big drop in pump prices this week, sentiment may continue to be dampened by the weak peso. “The local market rode on positive momentum last week but the sustainability of this rally is questionable amid the lingering economic...
RK Ilagan delivered the killing blows as Converge frustrated NorthPort, 104-98, to notch its second straight win in the 2022 PBA Philippine Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Saturday, July 9. RK Ilagan (PBA Images) With the Batang Pier rallying behind Roi Sumang and Arwind Santos in the waning...
Rain or Shine pumped some life to its playoff hopes as it survived NLEX, 96-86, to arrest a six-game losing skid in the 2022 PBA Philippine Cup on Saturday, July 9, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Gian Mamuyac (PBA Images) The Elasto Painters did it coast-to-coast as Leonard Santillan set the tone...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) said it has provided some assistance to residents in Barili, Cebu who were affected by typhoid and dengue. In a statement, the PRC said it distributed “collapsible jerry cans and aquatabs solution to 606 households from Barangays Mantayupan and Gunting in Barili,...
Magnolia showed no mercy and blasted Terrafirma, 104-83, to give injured star Paul Lee a winning return in the 2022 PBA Philippine Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Friday, July 8. Paul Lee (PBA Images) The Hotshots rode a blistering first half and never looked back as Lee, Ian Sangalang and Jio...
