DAVAO CITY – Davao comics artist Ren Galeno was among the finalists of this year's prestigious Pulitzer Prize under Illustrated Reporting and Commentary category for her works published in the Washington Post last year. ARTIST Ren Galeno at work in her home in Davao City on Tuesday, May 7....
Senior Philippine and US government officials have met in Washington for a strategic dialogue, where they agreed to further expand ties, modernize alliance and partner up with other like-minded countries amid various regional challenges and threats at sea. Following the conclusion of the 11th...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Shohei Ohtani hit a 450-foot homer to the second deck in right field in his first visit to Nationals Park, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat Washington, 4-1, on Tuesday night, April 23. Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani celebrates as he runs the bases for his...
An ambitious project that will connect four major business hubs in Luzon is about to come as the Philippines, the United States and Japan discussed ways to expedite the country's economic growth. A senior White House official announced Thursday, April 11, that an “economic corridor” that will...
United States President Joe Biden's trade mission to the Philippines has generated around P1 billion US dollars-worth of investments in the country, which are set to create educational and career opportunities for about 30 million Filipinos. The US Department of Commerce on Tuesday,...
Executives of large American companies will be joining United States (US) Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo as she embarks on a trade mission sent by President Joe Biden to the Philippines. According to the White House, high level officials of the following companies will come to the country to...
China, which has been violating international law by infringing upon the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ), has accused the United States of being behind the tension in the South China Sea. Mao Ning, China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, on Wednesday, March 7, asked “who is the...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Los Angeles Lakers, fueled by 40 points from Anthony Davis and 31 from LeBron James, pulled off another NBA thriller on Thursday, Feb. 29, beating the Washington Wizards, 134-131, in overtime. Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers scores a basket against Jordan Poole of...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- Phoenix guard Bradley Beal unleashed a season-high 43-point barrage on Sunday, Feb. 4, against his former NBA club, hitting 16 of 21 shots in a 140-112 triumph at Washington. Bradley Beal of the Phoenix Suns (AFP) The 30-year-old American sank four of five shots from...
The Philippines is interested in exploring opportunities in critical minerals sectors with the United States, a Washington official said. Jose Fernandez, US Undersecretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment, said he had with Philippine officials "long discussions" on such possible...
The United States and Canada have suspended their respective funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) amid allegations that a dozen of the agency's staff were involved in the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel. Top diplomats of both...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- Wes Unseld Jr. was replaced as head coach of the NBA's struggling Washington Wizards on Thursday, Jan. 25, with assistant coach Brian Keefe taking charge for the rest of the season. Interim Head Coach Brian Keefe of the Washington Wizards (AFP) Unseld was moved to a front office...
