The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has attained its highest user-generated rating under the current Duterte administration at 85.96 percent. PPA General Manager Jay Santiago (File photo/ Screengrab from Zoom meeting) "This is the cherry on top. The way we perform and deliver our commitments will...
Today, August 19, the nation celebrates the 143rd birth anniversary of President Manuel L. Quezon, the president of the Commonwealth of the Philippines who served from 1935 to 1944. We remember him as the first chief executive who ruled over the entire Philippine islands, whereas those before...
The Hong Kong government’s initial hesitancy on honoring vaccine cards issued in the Philippines – thereby delaying the entry of thousands of Filipino domestic workers – underscores the urgency of coming up with a globally-accepted certificate that Filipinos could carry with them while...
Choco Mucho's Kat Tolentino paid homage to injured team captain and middle blocker Maddie Madayag during the 2021 PVL Open Conference awarding ceremonies at the PCV Socio-Civic & Cultural Center in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte Friday, Aug. 13. Choco Mucho's Kat Tolentino (right), the 2021 PVL Open...
Chery Tiggo's Jaja Santiago was hailed as the Most Valuable Player in the 2021 PVL Open Conference and the Finals MVP after a 26-point performance against Creamline in Game 3 at the PCV Socio-Civic & Cultural Center in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte Friday, Aug. 14. Jaja Santiago wins both the 2021 PVL...
The Chery Tiggo Crossovers became the first professional volleyball league champions after edging the Creamline Cool Smashers, 23-25, 20-25, 25-21, 25-23, 15-8, in a five-set thriller in Game 3 of the 2021 PVL Open Conference finals at the PCV Socio-Civic & Cultural Center in Bacarra, Ilocos...
This week is not for good news. Aside from the rising number of COVID cases, with more being affected by the Delta variant, the world was jolted last Monday when the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (UN-IPCC) released a wake up call via a report called "Climate Change...
After five consecutive quarters of contraction that began in the first quarter of 2020, the Philippine economy posted a hefty positive growth of 11.8 percent on-year – signaling the onset of a recovery from the debilitating effects of a global pandemic. The Secretary of Economic Planning noted...
Panelo extends condolences The man behind the well-loved Melo's Steakhouse and the chairman/founder of Melo's Chain of Restaurants and Wagyu Restaurant, Carmelo L. Santiago, passed away last August 6, 2021. He was 78 years old. Aside from his restaurants, he holds many other positions in different...
Government’s social safety nets will be cast in Metro Manila starting today, August 11, to cushion the impact of the most restrictive Enhanced Community Quarantine that is in force from August 6 to 20. Individuals will receive cash assistance of P1,000 each while families are entitled to a...
The Olympic Flame has been extinguished but the fire it brought to Filipinos continues to touch our senses. But this isn’t about the conclusion of a multi-billion spectacle, the last page of a happy-ending story. As the Japanese people say sayonara to the thousands who braved the pandemic-delayed...
The Chery Tiggo Crossovers bounced back to stay in semifinals contention of the 2021 PVL Open Conference after making quick work of the Choco Mucho Flying Titans, 25-18, 25-22, 26-24, at the PCV Socio-Civic & Cultural Center in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte Monday, Aug. 9. Chery Tiggo's Jaja Santiago...
