The House of Representatives has adopted a resolution commending and congratulating world-ranked Filipino pole vault phenom Ernest John “Ej” Uy Obiena for his latest conquests in the sport. EJ Obiena (MANILA BULLETIN) Adopted via simple voice vote during plenary session Tuesday afternoon, Feb....
Expressing gratitude to the United States (US) Navy for its recognition of Filipino-American Petty Officer 2nd Class Telesforo De La Cruz Trinidad’s heroism by naming a ship after him, Philippine Ambassador Jose Manuel Romualdez said it was a honor to attend the ship-naming event to represent the...
A Filipino envoy has received the highest award that the government of the United Arab Emirates confers on diplomats in recognition of her contributions in promoting bilateral ties. Philippine Ambassador to UAE Hjayceelyn Quintana was awarded the Medal of Independence of the First Order from...
Are you familiar with the name Aljay Villena? Former AGHAM Party-list Rep. Party-list Rep. Angelo Palmones thinks you should be. Former AGHAM Party-list Rep. Angelo Palmones (left) and Aljay Villena (Facebook) According to Palmones, Villena, a 15-year-old table tennis prodigy, could become the next...
Grammy-nominated K-pop idol group BTS will mark their 10th anniversary in June next year and ahead of the milestone, commemorative medals will be issued. The Korea Minting, Security Printing and ID Card Operating Corporation (KOMSCO; the sole manufacturer of South Korea’s currency, announced...
The House of Representatives adopted on Wednesday night, Dec. 14 a resolution commending weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz for again bringing honor to the country by winning three gold medals in the 2022 World Weightlifting Championships. Hidilyn Diaz (BDO) Held at the Gran Carpa Americas Corferias in...
A female officer of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) and three other members of the Philippine team bagged the silver medal in the recently concluded 19th International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) tournament in Thailand. Jail Chief Inspector Crystalene Gonzales, who...
DAGUPAN CITY – An 11-year-old girl brought honor to this city when she bagged two bronze medals in the 25th Annual World Championships of Performing Arts in Anaheim, California from July 22 to 30. SOPHIA Madaya Samonte (center) and her mother (right) pay a courtesy call on Dagupan City Mayor...
House Deputy Minority leader and Bayan Muna Party-list Rep. Carlos Zarate was awarded the Congressional Medal of Distinction on Wednesday, June 1 during the final session of the 18th Congress. Bayan Muna Party-list Rep. Carlos Zarate (Bayan Muna) (Bayan Muna) At the center of the rather...
Malacañang is over the moon after the Philippines won its first gold medal at the 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games on May 11. Francine Padios (Screenshot from Vietnam SEA Games livestream) Francine Padios bagged the country's first gold medal after winning against Indonesian Puspa Arumsari in the...
Holy masses will be celebrated at the Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish in Project 4, Quezon City on Saturday, Nov. 27, in solemn commemoration of the Feast of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, a special title given to the Blessed Mother after a series of apparitions in Paris, France in the...
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque has assured financial incentives to Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo for his impressive double-medal finish at the just-concluded 50th FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Japan. Carlos Yulo in action (File photo/ Manila Bulletin) "Siyempre mayroon ‘no...
