(Photo from the Philippine Space Agency) The country’s space imaging capabilities took center stage in the latest edition of the Philippine Space Watch. Snapshots of different sights all over the world taken by Diwata-2 , the Philippines’ second microsatellite, were showcased, the Philippine...
International Master (IM) Jan Emmanuel Garcia bested his strong counterparts to rule the 2021 Philippine National Chess Championships semifinal leg held online recently. Garcia, who played for the national team in the 2018 World Chess Olympiad in Batumi, Georgia, split the point with IM Daniel...
The local stock market is seen to start weaker due to the extension of quarantine measures although investors’ sentiment will also be swayed by the October inflation figure as well as corporate earnings reports. “The failed hopes of downgrading the National Capital Region’s alert level by...
Magnolia coach Chito Victolero believes that his wards did a decent and consistent run in the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup but only fell short in the endgame against the TNT Tropang Giga. Magnolia Hotshots (PBA) "Ako naman (on my end), I'm always positive. Maybe it's not our time pa. Hopefully, next...
Two lawmakers are seeking the passage of a bill that directs the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) to create a program that detects the use of performance-enhancing drugs by national team athletes. Cagayan de Oro City Rep. Rufus Rodriguez and Bulacan Rep. Jose Antonio Sy-Alvarado filed House Bill...
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (Philhealth) on Monday, Nov. 1, reminded Filipinos 60 years old and above that they are mandatorily covered under the National Health Insurance Program. (PhilHealth / MANILA BULLETIN) This is pursuant to the Republic Act (RA) 10645 and as reiterated under...
Opposition Senator Francis “Kiko” N. Pangilinan on Monday November 1 pushed anew for the passage of a measure that would give tax perks to Filipino manufacturers of COVID-19 medical supplies, stressing this would ensure adequate supply that are not overpriced and create jobs. ‘’As much as...
Photo from AFC The Philippines conceded a late goal to suffer a 1-0 defeat to Timor-Leste Sunday, Oct. 31 and finish dead last in Group H of the 2022 AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers at the Jalan Besar Stadium in Singapore. The Young Azkals were minutes away from settling for a scoreless draw in their...
Photo from PNVF Seven men’s and seven women’s teams have confirmed participation in the first Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) Champions League set late this month In a post from its official Twitter account, the PNVF released the groupings for the said weeklong affair for the...
Farmers have asked the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the National Food Authority (NFA) to immediately provide more large-capacity mechanical grain dryers to help them during this palay harvest season, which is facing the onset of La Nina. Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) said in a...
The Department of Public Works and Highway (DPWH) has completed the five-storey multi-purpose building of the Philippine National Police (PNP) at Camp Crame in Quezon City. DPWH Secretary Roger G. Mercado marches with PNP Deputy Chief for Administration Police Lieutenant General Joselito M. Vera...
(Photo from Philippine Red Cross) The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Sunday, Oct. 31, encourages everyone to give blood and help save lives. By donating blood, the humanitarian organization said that one can potentially save up to four lives, and improve the health and quality of life of many...
