BORONGAN CITY – As Surf in the City 2022, the biggest sporting event in Eastern Visayas opens, the Philippine National Surfing Team trained more than 60 aspiring young athletes in the Groms Grassroot Program for young surfers here from Nov. 24 to 25. “Grom” is short for the slang term...
Many cases of violence against women (VAW) remain unreported due the belief that speaking up would not make a difference. This is called the culture of silence. Apart from the fear of speaking up, the culture of silence also stems back to the public’s blatant dismissal or sometimes lack of...
There was no winner for the jackpot prize of Ultra Lotto 6/58 worth P281,543,624 in the evening draw of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Friday, Nov. 25. PCSO / MANILA BULLETIN The lucky numbers were 05-39-40-31-29-46. Six players will take home the game's second prize worth...
Centro Escolar University School of Medicine produced its second batch of doctors with 18 passers in the October 2022 Physician Licensure Examination as announced by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). The new Escolarian licensed physicians are Dr. Theorell Joshua Abion, Dr. Earl Angelo...
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) turned over a lotto and small town lottery (STL) shares worth P11,788,540 to 27 local government units (LGUs) in Visayas on Thursday, Nov. 24. Courtesy of Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office The check was personally handed by PCSO General Manager...
DOH Officer-in-Charge Maria Rosario Vergeire speaks to members of the media during the first face-to-face press briefing after two years at the DOH Central Office in Manila on Wednesday, July 20. (MB Photo: Noel Pabalate) The Department of Health (DOH) assured employees of the Research Institute...
A total of 10 awards were bagged by students from Philippine Science High School - Central Mindanao Campus (PSHS-CMC) in Balo-i, Lanao del from three international mathematics and physics contests this November. (Photo courtesy of PSHS) According to the PSHS System, winning in the International...
The local stock market finished strong after a sluggish start to end the week at the 6,600 level as foreign buying continued. The main index rose 77.43 points or 1.17 percent to close at 6,606.94 with the Property sector leading the rally although the Industrial counter lagged behind. Volume grew...
In hopes of eliminating of all forms of abuse against women, the Philippines launched its annual 18-day Campaign to End Violence against Women (VAW). In partnership with the Inter-Agency Council on Violence against Women and their Children, the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) launched the...
Upholding territorial integrity and maintaining peace in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) are among the primary focus of the newly-installed Flag Officer in Command of the Philippine Navy (PN, FOIC). Rear Adm. Toribio Adaci Jr. assumes as the 40th Flag Officer in Command of the Philippine Navy on Nov....
After two years of lockdowns, it’s time to go back to the theatre and enjoy this treasured holiday show Ballet Philippines closes the year 2022 with a full-length, on-site, ballet of “The Nutcracker,” a first since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. There will be performances at the CCP Main...
The local stock market ended slightly higher on the strength of banking stocks amid optimism over policy rates. The main index added 20.19 points or 0.31 percent to close at 6,530.51 as Banks led the advance although the Industrial and Property counters retreated. Volume was relatively stable at...
