Philippine Ambassador to Tokyo Jose Laurel V on Thursday said Filipinos in Japan are generally “fine” amid the rising number of new COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) cases and the declaration of the state of emergency in several major prefectures and cities there. Philippine Ambassador to...
The United States has reaffirmed its “deep commitment” to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) of which the Philippines is a key member, and vowed to challenge China on issues such as human rights and the South China Sea, and promote a free and open Indo-Pacific region. US Deputy...
Samantha Catantan, right, with Philippine fencing team coach Amat Canlas during the Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. (Photo from Amat Canlas) Filipino fencing star Samantha Catantan is set to arrive from the US this month to compete in the national team tryout on July 3...
The Senate on Monday, May 24 adopted on third and final reading seven local measures that seek to rename state universities and colleges (SUCs) as well as convert public colleges into state universities. Senator Joel Villanueva thanked his colleagues in agreeing with the passage of the bills as...
The Philippine Consulate General (PCG) in Calgary has welcomed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between seven Philippine universities dubbed as the “Magic 7” and one of Canada’s most prestigious educational institutions, the University of Saskatchewan (USask). University of...
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant attempts to score over Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors during their game Saturday. (Photo from NBA) Ja Morant scored a team-high 35 points as the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Golden State Warriors 117-112 in overtime on Friday to close out the play-in...
Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors dribbles the ball during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2021 NBA Play-In Tournament on May 19, 2021 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Juan Ocampo / NBAE / Getty Images / Getty Images via AFP) Golden State star...
LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers scores the game winning three point basket against Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors in the closing minute of an NBA Tournament Play-In game at Staples Center on May 19, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by KEVORK DJANSEZIAN / GETTY IMAGES NORTH...
President Duterte has directed authorities to hasten the release of funds for the rehabilitation of the local hog industry affected by the African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak. President Rodrigo Duterte (File photo/Malacañang) According to the President, the release of the funds is part of the...
Over 20 million young Filipino women struggle to enforce their rights to bodily autonomy as practices of child marriage, instances of gender-based violence, and lack of services for reproductive health persist in the country. (Screengrab from the virtual launch of the UNFPA's State of the World...
In this file photo taken on January 17, 2021, LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers is guarded by Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors during the first half at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.(Photo by Harry How / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP) LeBron James goes head-to-head...
The House Committees on Justice and Ways and Means on Monday, May 17, endorsed the passage of the bill granting hazard pay to state prosecutors. House of Representatives (MANILA BULLETIN File photo/Alvin Kasiban) The proposed additional incentive is contained in House Bill No. 8675, authored by...
