Makabayan member ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro thinks she knows that reason behind the alleged "squabblings" within the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro (Screenshot from Facebook live) In a statement Sunday, Jan. 8, Castro expressed...
The parol, or Christmas lantern, shines brighter today as a symbol of faith and hope. After two Christmases of restricted movement due to the pandemic, people are carefully feeling their way back to normal socialization, businesses are open, and the commercial centers are alive with the spirit of...
Whoever knew that Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte can sink three-point shots like Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors? (Markus Spiske/ Unsplash) Villafuerte shared on Facebook Friday, Dec. 2 a short video of him playing a pickup game of basketball with friends. The clip...
Ginebra San Miguel’s LA Tenorio is on track to surpass Ronnie Magsanoc and James Yap in the all-time three-point list – something he can achieve as he is tipped to play more minutes come playoffs time. LA Tenorio needs two more triples to surpass PBA great Ronnie Magsanoc in all-time...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPEVINE: OUR NEW ABNORMAL The Manila Bulletin, led by President and CEO Emil Yap III and Publisher Sonny Coloma, sent a 17-man strong contingent to the Asia-Pacific WAN-IFRA (World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers) Digital Media conference in Singapore last week....
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia—Without a chance for a formal bilateral talk, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang met at the sidelines of the ASEAN-Plus Three (APT) Summit here only for a brief conversation that led to an agreement of strengthening ties of both countries. Since...
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia—President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has assured leaders of the neighboring countries from Southeast Asia that the Philippines is ready to work with the regional bloc in ensuring food security. At the 25th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)+3 Summit here, Marcos...
Ten suspected drug pushers were arrested during three separate drug operations in Mabalacat City, Pampanga on Friday, July 28. In the first operation, anti-narcotics authorities collared six suspects identified as Marjun Duron, 34; Ponciano Alcantara, 43; Morris Mendoza, 34; Ronald Sevilla, 22;...
Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III said the Philippines is looking forward to future initiatives under the umbrella of the ASEAN Plus Three (China, Japan, Korea) cooperation to help accelerate the country’s shift from coal to sustainable energy sources. On behalf of the Philippine...
TVS Motor Company is making its presence felt in Mindanao, via the surge in demand for products under the TVS brand. This welcoming prospect has led to the opening of the most recent TVS Lifestyle Store in the city of golden friendship, Cagayan de Oro, through trade ally, Rhean Motor presided by...
If he would have his way, presidential candidate and former senator Bongbong Marcos would extend the term limits of barangay officials in the Philippines so they could serve a maximum of three, five--year terms. Presidential candidate Bongbong Marcos (Lakas-CMD Media) This was broached by Marcos...
Just in time to welcome the hot summer season, the Three Bears Group Holdings Corporation (TBG), one of the fastest-growing food retail companies in the country, is launching COOLBLOG, a rising star in Asia’s exciting dessert-beverage scene. With roots in Malaysia, Coolblog has grown to...