Military personnel stationed at the BRP Sierra Madre (LS 57) in Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal in the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG), Palawan got a much needed boost as they received fresh food and other supplies from their visiting comrades, the Western Command (WESCOM) said Saturday, June 25. The...
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) hosted the Japan Air Self Defense Force (JASDF) for the second iteration of the Bilateral Training on Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response (HADR) and Search and Rescue (SAR) Execution dubbed as "Doshin-Bayanihan 2-22," it said on Saturday, June 25. (Photo...
The latest Sentro Rizal, a repository of all things Filipino, launches in Hanoi Ambassador Meynardo LB Montealegre with NCCA executive director Oscar G. Casaysay at the facade of the new Sentro Rizal Hanoi The Philippine Embassy in Hanoi, Vietnam in partnership with the National Commission for...
People: Ties that bind FRENCH TIES Secretary Teodoro L. Locsin, Jr. and French Ambassador Michèle Boccoz after their discussion on strengthening PH-France ties in a courtesy call at the DFA (Vanessa Ubac) And just like that, it truly feels like everything is going back to normal. A whole range of...
Barangay Ginebra edged San Miguel in a defensive showdown and squeezed out a 75-72 victory in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Mall of Asia Arena on Friday, June 24. Christian Standhardinger puts up a stellar defensive performance against June Mar Fajardo in Ginebra's 75-72 victory over SMB. (PBA...
Magnolia went off to a hot start and took down the Phoenix Super LPG, 95-77, in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Mall of Asia Arena on Friday, June 24. PBA Images The Fuel Masters, who were riding the crest of a two-game win streak heading into the match, got a harsh reality check from the Hotshots...
Bargain-hunting led the PSEi to end higher as the local bourse rang the bell for the last time in its trading floor. The main index jumped 152.33 points or 2.51 percent to close at 6,216.56 as the Property sector led the rebound although the Mining and Oil counter remained in the red. Volume...
The Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) and the Philippine Army (PA) have recently formed new battalions to further strengthen their air defense and field artillery units, the military said Thursday, June 24. Major Gen. Nestor Herico, PMC Commandant, led the activation of the Shore-Based Air Defense...
PCSO / MANILA BULLETIN Two individuals became instant millionaires after winning the more than P73 million jackpot prize for Super Lotto 6/49, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) announced on Friday, June 24. The PCSO congratulated the winners who bought their tickets in Tarlac City,...
(Screengrab / PAGASA YouTube Page) No typhoon is expected to enter the country until the weekend, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said. "Hanggang sa weekend, wala po tayong inaasahang bagyo na papasok ng ating (Until the weekend, we do not...
TNT leaned on the clutch baskets from Jayson Castro and JP Erram in crunchtime to survive a hard-fighting Rain or Shine side, 89-85, in an overtime thriller in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo on Thursday, June 23. PBA Images Castro took over late in regulation, scoring eight...
President-elect Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has nominated Jaime "Jimmy" Bautista as secretary of the Department of Transportation (DOTr). Jaime Bautista (file photo) “Bautista, a certified public accountant (CPA), worked at the country’s flagship Philippine Airlines (PAL) for 25 years and...
