The San Juan City government launched two programs aimed at promoting health and wellness among mothers and children in celebration of Nutrition Month. San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora, together with other city government officials, led the series of seminars and lectures conducted by the Rotary...
BACOLOD CITY - A 66-year-old man was shot dead by an unidentified assailant outside his house in Barangay Rizal, San Carlos City, Negros Occidental on Saturday, July 1. Police identified the victim as Romulo Villarico. San Carlos police chief Police Lt. Col. Jesus Mesahon Jr. said that someone...
SAN AGUSTIN, Isabela - The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) DART-Rescue 831 conducted a six-day water search and rescue (WASAR) training for barangay officials here from June 26 to July 1. The training is part of San Agustin’s efforts to safeguard tourists visiting...
Jvee Casio showed veteran poise and coolly sank three crucial free throws with 22 seconds left to help Blackwater survive a late San Miguel Beer rally, 103-101, in the PBA on Tour at the FilOil EcoOil Arena in San Juan on Sunday, July 2. *Jvee Casio saves the day for Blackwater (PBA Images) * With...
SAN ESTEBAN, Ilocos Sur – Two fishermen drifting on the West Philippine Sea were rescued on Sunday morning, July 2. COUNCILOR Marvin Ong (right) with rescued fishermen Armando Mostoles (left) and grandson Melvin Allagao. (Freddie Lazaro) Councilor Marvin Ong here identified them as Armando...
SAN ANTONIO, Quezon – A 45-year-old construction worker died and his back rider was injured when their motorcycle rammed into a dump truck on the Tiaong-San Antonio National Road in Sitio Baybayin, Barangay Pury, here, on Saturday night, July 1. Police identified the victim as Erwin Manalo of...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- Top NBA Draft pick Victor Wembanyama said on Friday, June 30, he felt good after his first practice with the San Antonio Spurs and received a warm welcome that excited him for actual games. *Victor Wembanyama. (AFP)* The 19-year-old Frenchman, considered the greatest NBA prospect...
WORD ALIVE In today’s gospel, Jesus teaches the Christian commitment of hospitality or welcoming people into their homes. Hospitality is an important part of Christian charity. Jesus himself was often a guest in the house of Martha and Mary since he was an itinerant preacher. * * * One night,...
San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora spearheaded the city government's latest initiatives aimed at improving the health and wellness of its residents as part of its week-long celebration of the Wattah Wattah Festival commemorating the Feast of its patron saint, St. John the Baptist. The HOPE...
SAN NARCISO, Quezon – Two classrooms of the Abuyon National High School in Barangay Abuyon here caught fire after a lightning strike during a thunderstorm on Wednesday afternoon, June 28. Residents told police that it was raining at about 1 p.m. when a sharp lightning strike suddenly hit, followed...
San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora cautioned the public on Tuesday, June 27, against scammers posing as his wife to ask for donations and load in exchange for under-the-table transactions and illegal fixing of papers in the city hall. "May mga natatanggap po kaming sumbong na mayroong nagpapanggap...
Six San Juaneño couples celebrated their golden wedding anniversaries by renewing their vows on Monday, June 26, which coincided with the city's Wattah! Wattah! Festival, San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora said. Zamora officiated the event at the city hall and congratulated the couples for their...