WASHINGTON, United States -- A US military raid in Somalia ordered by President Joe Biden killed a key regional leader of the Islamic State group, Bilal al-Sudani, US officials said Thursday. Sudani was killed during a gunfight after US troops descended on a mountainous cave complex in northern...
Marikina City Mayor Marcelino "Marcy" Teodoro emphasized the core principles of compassionate and empathetic leadership, adaptability, and increased resilience as the local government begins a new year of public service this 2023, during his State of the City Address (SOCA) on Wednesday, Jan. 25....
SM Group throws massive support behind Dinagyang, the mother of Philippine festivals MERRYMAKING ON CALLE REAL Contingents from different tribes of various barangays in Iloilo City presenting their dance in the Dinagyang Festival 2023 celebration at the Freedom Grandstand (Juan Carlo de Vela) Over...
Price freeze on basic necessities and prime commodities is in effect in several areas in the country affected by the incessant rains, resulting in the declaration of state of calamities (SOC), the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced. The areas covered in the price freeze are located in...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL DR. JUN YNARES The World Health Organization (WHO) will make an important decision on Friday this week which will affect the lives of billions of people around the globe. According to the spokesperson of the international body, its emergency committee is set to hold the gab and...
CAVITE – One student died while four others were injured in an accident at Cavite State University (CvSU) main campus in Indang on Monday, Jan. 23. In a press release, Cavite Police Provincial Office says they received a report from CvSU's Director of University Civil Security Service about...
THE Sangguniang Panlalawigan holds a special session on Monday, Jan. 23, to declare a state of calamity in Basilan due to Pestalotiopsis infestation. (Basilan provincial government photo) ZAMBOANGA CITY – The province of Basilan was placed under a state of calamity due to the Pestalotiopsis...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) — Jordan Poole and Golden State put on a shooting clinic in Cleveland on Friday, Jan. 20, draining 23 three-pointers in a 120-114 victory as Stephen Curry watched from the bench. Jordan Poole of the Golden State Warriors dribbles the ball during the game against the...
The country's first-ever Coastal Engineering and Management R&D Center (COASTER) was put up on Thursday, Jan. 19 in Batac, Ilocos Norte through the Department of Science and Technology and the Mariano Marcos State University-Main Campus (MMSU). The newly built COASTER building will house...
The US is strengthening its ties with the Philippines and other neighboring countries as it sees the Indo-Pacific region from a strategic perspective, , a ranking US official said Friday. Speaking before students of De La Salle University, US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific...
A ranking US government official will be in the Philippines starting today, Jan. 18, for a strategic dialogue with Filipino officials. US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Kritenbrink will be holding talks with Philippine diplomatic and defense officials as he...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL DR. JUN YNARES In January of 2008, there was a book written and published in the United States. The title of the book: “State of the Onion.” The book, written by Julie Hyzy, won the prestigious Anthony Award for “Best Paperback Original” the following year. The Anthony...
