University of Santo Tomas is back in its finest form, taking down University of the East, 70-55, to open its bid in the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament on Sunday, Sept. 8, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. UST's Mo Tounkara (UAAP Media) Following disappointing...
San Beda flexed its championship muscle as it routed host Lyceum of the Philippines, 79-63, Saturday, Sept. 7, that launched its back-to-back title bid in NCAA’s historic Season 100 at the MOA Arena. Yukien Andrada of San Beda Red Lions (NCAA Images) Bryan Sajonia, a transferee from Far Eastern...
New season, same mentality for San Beda as it defends its crown when NCAA Season 100 fires off this weekend at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. San Beda skipper Yukien Andrada (NCAA Images) With all of the teams eager to topple the Red Lions, new captain Yukien Andrada said they will try to stick...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Tuesday, Sept. 3, appealed for donations to support those affected by the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat) and Tropical Storm Enteng (internationally named Yagi). Residents of Baseco Compound in Tondo, Manila, wade through floodwaters caused by heavy rains...
Reigning champion San Beda University is expecting a tough task against its familiar rivals when it opens its title defense in the NCAA Season 100 on Saturday, Sept. 7, at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. After defying odds to reclaim the crown and notch their 23rd overall crown in Season 99, all...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has started its probe on the case of environmentalist Rowena "Owen" Dasig who was reported missing after her release last Aug. 22 from the Lucena City District Jail. The Gumaca regional trial court (RTC) in Quezon province dismissed last Aug. 13 the charges of...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) announced on Tuesday, Aug. 27, that it had concluded its 12-day leptospirosis response operations at the National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) and San Lazaro Hospital. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Red Cross) According to the PRC, this effort aimed to...
To mark National Heroes Day this year, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) coordinated simultaneous mass blood donation drives at 24 locations across the country. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Red Cross) This extensive effort carried out on Aug. 25, aimed to honor the heroism of the nation's...
Yemen-based Houthi rebels struck another foreign ship carrying 23 Filipino seafarers in the Red Sea but the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) confirmed on Thursday, Aug 22, that they are all safe. The seafarers were part of the 25-man crew of MT Sounion, a Greek-owned oil tanker, which went...
Filipino seafarers have been urged to exercise their right to refuse sailing in the Red Sea amid the escalation of various attacks there. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday issued an advisory, encouraging Filipinos to "exercise prudent choice" as a danger to all shipping...
Amid rising dengue cases nationwide, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Wednesday, Aug. 21, announced that it has activated a comprehensive dengue outbreak response plan. (Philippine Red Cross / Manila Bulletin) As the major blood supplier in the country, the PRC said that the implementation...
In recognition of the assistance provided during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) awarded the Singapore Red Cross (SRC), led by Secretary General and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Benjamin William. Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and CEO Richard Gordon (center right)...
