The Muntinlupa City government increased the cash incentives to athletes winning in international and local competitions including the Olympics, and Asian and SEA Games. Mayor Ruffy Biazon signed Ordinance 2023-091, passed by the Muntinlupa City Council, giving incentives and rewards to...
Senator Risa Hontiveros said on Thursday, June 29 she will strive to get the support of the majority of the members of the Senate on the resolution that seeks to raise the issue of China’s incursions in the West Philippine Sea to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)....
Two fishermen have died and seven are missing after their vessel took on water in the Philippine Sea east of Mindanao, the Coast Guard said on Friday, June 23, with an open-sea search continuing. Fourteen of the 23 crew members of the Genesis 2 were rescued by other fishing vessels shortly after the...
A French admiral for Asia-Pacific will be coming to Manila next week for meetings with various military and diplomatic officials as the Philippines is expanding its Western alliance amid challenges over the South China Sea. Rear Admiral Geoffroy d’Andigné will be in Manila from June 26 to 30,...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Tuesday, June 20, assured that he is “slowly making progress” in his talks with China regarding the rights of Filipino fishermen in accessing their traditional fishing grounds. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (File Photo/MANILA BULLETIN) In a media...
At least two senators said they support the proposal to bring to the United Nations (UN) General Assembly the country’s problem with China on the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Sen. Juan Edgardo "Sonny" Angara (Senate PRIB Photo) “It’s one option that we can take into...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Monday, June 19 filed a resolution calling on the Philippine government, through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to sponsor a resolution before the United Nations (UN) General Assembly calling on China to stop its harassment of Filipino vessels in the West...
Together with the nation, Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros mourned the passing of former Senator Rodolfo “Pong” Biazon whom she described as a “great soldier, statesman and a solon.” "He passed on this Independence Day, June 12, a reminder of his formidable, lifelong fight for...
Vice President Sara Duterte on Saturday, June 10, graced the book launching of Jose A. Lim III's book, “Rainbows of the Deep,” which was based on his experience being lost at sea in 2018. Vice President Sara Duterte speaks at the book launching of Jose A. Lim III's “Rainbows of the Deep” in...
It is not true that the Philippines has shifted away from China amid differences, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) The country, Marcos said, did not make such a policy, and instead continues to work with its long-standing...
Centro Escolar University alumna Janine Pontejos took charge of the Gilas Pilipinas Women's game against Malaysia in the 32nd Southeast Asian Games 5-on-5 basketball competition while Joseph Sedurifa led the men's 3x3 squad to a victory over the host team at the Morodok Techo National Stadium in...
The Muntinlupa City government honored athletes and coaches who brought honor to the country in the 32nd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games held on May 5-17 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The Muntinlupa City Council passed Resolution No. 2023-243 congratulating Muntinlupeño athletes and coaches in the SEA...
