Filipino golfers Yuka Saso, Bianca Pagdanganan, and Juvic Pagunsan are almost assured of booking their respective berths to the Tokyo Olympic, said National Golf Association of the Philippines (NGAP) secretary-general Bones Floro. Yuka Saso, Bianca Pagdanganan, and Juvic Pagunsan (AFP / Handout /...
The story behind the Zapote Bridge, a National Historical Landmark Two battles were fought there by brave Filipino soldiers against the Spanish forces in 1897 and against the Americans in 1899 Despite the odds against them, the Filipino soldiers fought to defend the border of Cavite A 2013 photo of...
Groups of food producers are asking for a leadership change at the Department of Agriculture (DA), which they think is one of the solutions for the output and financial crisis they are currently experiencing. "We need a new government," said United Broiler Raisers Association (UBRA) President Bong...
Notwithstanding the emergency nature of the release of fundings, over P242 million granted by government to finance Marawi rehabilitation and Bayanihan 2 programs was returned to the national treasury due to failure of the National Meat Inspection Service to implement listed projects. Making...
The Department of Energy (DOE) on Thursday assured it is investigating if there is indeed possible collusion among power distribution firms to ascertain if this is the cause of the recent rotational brownouts that occurred in Luzon. DOE chief Alfonso Cusi told the Senate Energy Committee the agency...
Manila public information chief Julius Leonen declared as “fake” the viral screenshot of a conversation between him and a reporter revealing that Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso will run for president in the 2022 national elections. Manila PIO / MANILA BULLETIN In a statement on the...
The National Soil Health Program (NSHP), which intends to rejuvenate the country’s degraded and “sick” soil, has received the green light from President Duterte, the Department of Agriculture (DA) bared Wednesday, June 9. (Photo courtesy of DA) The NSHP will be implemented by the DA through...
The entire publishing industry lost an estimated P3.6 billion in the pandemic year 2020, more than half of the P6 billion average revenue pre-COVID, according to a top industry official. Alvin J. Buenaventura, executive director Filipinas Copyright Licensing Society, Inc. (FILCOLS), revealed...
Jericho Cruz (PBA Images) The NLEX Road Warriors gave their go signal for Jericho Cruz to suit up for Guam in its two FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers matches against Hong Kong in Amman, Jordan. NLEX on its website said that management granted Guam’s request for Cruz to suit up for the games slated...
The National University (NU) has begun its limited face-to-face classes for the students of its medical technology program on Monday, June 7. Some third medical technologist students execute the process of streaking a bacterial culture during the National University's limited face-to-face classes...
The Department of National Defense (DND) should explore the feasibility of restructuring the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) with additional forces to boost the country’s maritime defense. Senator Risa Hontiveros said this proposal may be worth considering in light of China’s continuous...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Monday expressed frustration at the government’s lack of attention to calls to conduct a security audit on Dito Telecommunity, saying the National Security Council (NSC) should pursue one in the interest of the Filipino people. Hontiveros reiterated the entry of Dito...
