Asian Development Bank (ADB) expects the Philippine economy to grow at a much faster pace this year despite accelerating consumer prices. In the Asian Development Outlook 2022 Supplement report released on Thursday, July 21, the Manila-based multilateral institution raised its gross domestic...
A hall dedicated to honor the memory of the first and only Filipino judge in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has been inaugurated at the Philippines Embassy in The Hague. The Judge Cesar Bengzon Hall was opened on Tuesday, July 19, in a ceremony attended by the ICJ Vice President, four...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has vowed to provide better support for national athletes following the historic win of the Philippine women’s national football team, Filipinas, in the AFF Women’s Championship. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong Marcos Jr. with the Philippine women’s...
Magnolia showed no mercy and eliminated a shorthanded Rain or Shine side with a 31-point drubbing, 118-87, in the 2022 PBA Philippine Cup on Wednesday, July 20 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Photo from PBA The Hotshots rode a blistering first half where they built a 24-point lead to pick up their...
Converge rookie Justin Arana showed maturity as he delivered the biggest plays down the stretch to squeeze out a 92-90 victory over Blackwater in the 2022 PBA Philippine Cup on Wednesday, July 20, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Justin Arana (PBA Images) The 23-year-old center showed nerves of steel...
The BRP Antonio Luna did not disappoint in showcasing her firepower after her main guns and other batteries were put to test in a series of live fire events during the ongoing sea phase of the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2022 in Hawaii. BRP Antonio Luna's main battery, the Oto Melara 76MM...
The local stock market ended slightly lower after trading in the green most of the day. The main index shed 11.44 points or 0.18 percent to close at 6,274.80 as the Mining and Oil counter continued to lead most indices higher while only Property and Holding Firms declined. Volume improved to 733...
The Philippine Science High School - Southern Mindanao Campus (PSHS-SMC) bagged the Most Outstanding School Award in the Hong Kong International Mathematical Olympiad (HKIMO) Heat Round garnering 10 gold, three silver, and six bronze awards. Philippine Science High School - Southern Mindanao Campus...
From left: PCCI Cavite Inc.'s Secretary Dennis Eusebio; Mambog IV, Barangay, Captain Robert "Obet" Nolasco; and PCCI Cavite Inc.'s Chairman Gil Hernandez. The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Cavite Inc., on the initiative of its chair, Mr. Gil Hernandez, and the new set of officers,...
When the time came for the wing component of the Philippine Navy (PN) to exhibit its capabilities in the world’s biggest maritime exercises, it made sure that it won’t disappoint hundreds of scrutinizing eyes that were looking at them. Philippine Navy personnel prepare the Agusta Westland (AW)...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) released a warning on Tuesday, July 19, regarding the dangers of leptospirosis. (PHILIPPINE RED CROSS FACEBOOK) The floods brought by the rainy season can bring various diseases; one of those is leptospirosis, said PRC on its Facebook account. It is a disease caused...
A solo bettor from Las Piñas City won the grand prize for Mega Lotto 6/45 worth P53,920,694.20 on July 18 evening draw as per the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). PCSO / MANILA BULLETIN The lucky combination was 06-17-40-45-39-13. According to the summary of winners posted on PCSO's...
