I’ve been told that one of the foundations of a nation’s progress is love for country. It is where malasakit comes from, a genuine concern for the welfare of the nation. I wish we can all work together to show our love for country more, envision the future, strategize our strengths, move...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Resurgent Cleveland quarterback Joe Flacco threw for three touchdowns in a 37-20 NFL victory over the New York Jets on Thursday, Dec. 28, that saw the Browns punch their ticket to the playoffs. Quarterback Joe Flacco throws the ball against the New York Jets at Cleveland Browns...
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – The Department of Health-Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD)-Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon (Calabarzon) is placing hospitals and health facilities in the region on Code White Alert from December 29 to January 2 for the New Year’s Eve revelry. “Ito ay...
BACOLOD CITY – Seven New People’s Army (NPA) rebels surrendered to authorities in Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental on Wednesday, December 27. They surrendered a day after the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP)-NPA celebrated their 55th anniversary on December 26. Lt. Col. William Pesase...
The admission to the New Year’s Eve celebration in Bonifacio Global City (BGC) in Taguig on Dec. 31 is free amid illegal ticket sales on social media. This was emphasized by the Taguig City government, BGC and Coke Studio in a statement released on Dec. 28. The BGC Taguig’s New...
CEBU CITY – Police in Central Visayas will closely monitor possible cases of indiscriminate firing in the upcoming New Year revelry. The Police Regional Office-Central Visayas (PRO-7) has instructed unit commanders to intensify their campaign against indiscriminate firing. Police Lt. Col. Gerard...
TIME-HONORED TRADITION Every year, on New Year's Eve, families gather together to reflect upon the last year as they count down to the coming year The Philippines is very rich in superstitions, particularly during the New Year, which many believe should be met with ear-busting noise to ward off bad...
President Marcos has signed into law measures converting two campuses into regular ones, thus expanding their capacities. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Keith Bacongco) Marcos signed Republic Act (RA) Nos. 11968 and 11969 to grant the conversion of two campuses in Leyte and Bataan into...
President Marcos has signed new laws establishing college of medicine programs in five universities in the country. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) Malacañang announced on Thursday, Dec. 28, that Marcos signed five measures into law —Republic Act Nos. 11970, 11971,...
ILIGAN CITY – The 4th Infantry (Diamond) Division has identified seven out of the ten New People’s Army rebels killed in an encounter with the 403rd Infantry Brigade in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon on Christmas Day. NEW People's Army equipment captured following a Christmas Day encounter with the...
CAMP MELCHOR F. DELA CRUZ, Upi, Gamu, Isabela – The two New People’s Army rebels killed in an encounter with soldiers in Barangay San Carlos, Gattaran, Cagayan on December 23 have been identified. Major Rigor Pamittan, spokesperson of the 5th Infantry Division, said on Wednesday that the...
The Marcos administration should devote more public resources to addressing the country’s domestic problems next year. Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III made the suggestion saying that while the increase for his local and foreign trips has increased for 2024,...
