(Screenshot of hacked Twitter account of UP System) The official Twitter account of the University of the Philippines (UP) System with the handle @upsystem has been hacked as of Monday, April 25. As of press time, the entry “takashi murakami” appears to have overtaken the UP system’s official...
A few days ago, Kapuso actress Gabbi Garcia shared on social media a video of her and boyfriend, singer-actor Khalil Ramos, dancing to Shania Twain's "You’re Still the One," deeming it "priceless." It actually received warm reception from fans earning more than 600,000 views. Shania, herself...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Australian Defense Force (ADF) commemorated Monday, April 25, the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) Day in honor of the soldiers and other heroes who paid the ultimate sacrifice during the World War I. Members of the Armed Forces of the...
Around 320 students and out-of-school youth (OSY) started working in different departments of the Pasig City Hall on Monday, April 25, as part of the second batch of beneficiaries under the Special Program of the Employment of Students (SPES). Photo courtesy of the Pasig PIO SPES is a youth-aimed...
As cases are projected to rise by May, and waning immunity threatens vulnerable sectors of the population, experts are raising concerns and emphasizing the urgency for booster vaccinations. MB UPLIFT's awardee for Public Service, Presidential Adviser & GoNegosyo Founder Joey Concepcion This was...
The national government raised P15 billion through the sale of short-dated debt papers. At the Bureau of the Treasury auction on Monday, April 25, yields on three- and six-month debt papers went down, while bids for the one-year IOU rose. The yield on the bellwether 91-day Treasury bill, which...
Gen. Andres Centino, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), rallied the troops in Sarangani over the weekend to continue safeguarding the southernmost part of the country from all forms of illegal activities. Gen. Andres Centino, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the...
Prepare for May 9, the day 67.4 million Filipino voters will go to the voting precincts. Whether you're a first-time voter or have voted in many elections, it’s still a must to review the dos and don’ts in casting your vote. Can you wear your candidate’s shirt? Can you, out of genuine concern,...
Villar Group plans 3 IPOs this year By James A. Loyola The Villar Group of Companies currently has three initial public offerings in the pipeline: VistaREIT (VREIT), The Coffee Project, and small power utility Siquijor Island Power Corporation (SIPCor). In an interview with media, Villar Group...
Ahead of the May 2022 polls, National Task Force (NTF) against Covid-19 special adviser Dr. Teodoro “Ted” Herbosa, on Sunday, April 24, said that the national government is currently monitoring Visayas and Mindanao areas with low Covid-19 vaccination rate. (Photo by LOIC VENANCE / AFP / FILE...
General Andres Centino, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), met in flesh the leaders of a New People's Army (NPA) unit that was dismantled by the troops in Davao (Region 11). Gen. Andres Centino, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), visits Camp...
The Philippines and the United States (US) are looking to hold maritime dialogue annually after a successful meeting recently. (Photo courtesy of the US Embassy in the Philippines) "The Philippines and the US look forward to holding the Maritime Dialogue annually," the Department of Foreign Affairs...
