The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has been named as among the recipients of the 2021 Freedom of Information (FOI) Awards. 51144 The Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) conferred the award to the DSWD and other top performing agencies on Nov. 25 in Cebu City....
Three members of K-pop superstars BTS arrived in South Korea early morning on Dec. 6 after wrapping up their concert in Los Angeles and appearances. Jimin, Jin and Jungkook arrived at Incheon International Airport Terminal 2 and were met by fans at the arrival hall. BTS at the Jingle Ball tour in...
Samantha Panlilio Miss Philippines Samantha Panlilio has admitted she was heartbroken when she lost at the Miss Grand International 2021 beauty pageant held in Bangkok, Thailand last Saturday. "Thank you all for the love and support. I am completely heartbroken, but I know that I did my best and...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) named Barangay 412, Zone 42 in Legarda, Manila as this year’s Best CEST Community. Barangay 412 (Screenshot from DOST-NCR Facebook page) The DOST conferred the award on Nov. 27 as part of the celebration of the 2021 National Science and Technology...
Samantha Panlilio (Instagram) Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Incorporated (BPCI) praised the performance of Samantha Panlilio despite her early exit in the Miss Grand International 2021 competition. During the pageant held in Thailand last Saturday night, Samantha failed to enter the top 20...
BTS, IU and Aespa won the “daesang,” or grand prizes, at the Melon Music Awards 2021 (MMA) held on Dec. 4. All songs released from Nov. 11, 2020 to Nov. 7, 2021 were eligible for this year’s awards. (Clockwise from top) BTS, IU and Aespa (MMA) BTS’ chart-topping “Butter” won Song of the...
Samantha Panlilio Miss Philippines Samantha Panlilio failed to enter the top 20 of the Miss Grand International 2021 in Bangkok, Thailand on Saturday, Dec. 4. Despite this, the Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. congratulated Panlilio for giving a good fight in the international competition. The...
The University of the Philippines (UP) Manila emerged as the top-performing school in the November 2021 Pharmacist Licensure Exam, acquiring a passing rate of 98.18 percent, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced on Friday, Dec. 3. (File Photo / Manila Bulletin) UP Manila was...
The Muntinlupa City government’s use of mobile wallet in distributing the national government’s “ayuda” or financial assistance to qualified beneficiaries won at the first-ever GCash Digital Excellence Awards 2021. The Muntinlupa City government won Excellence in Digital Public Aid...
The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) emerged as this year’s Freedom of Information (FOI) Champion”, placing second runner-up in the agencies category. (MTRCB Facebook page) The Presidential Communications Operations Office-Freedom of Information-Project Management...
The Kabataan Kontra Droga at Terorismo (KKDAT), in close partnership with the National Youth Commission (NYC), and other agencies organized the 2021 Regional Youth Leaders for Peace Summit. (File Photo / National Youth Commission) The summit will be held on Tuesday, Dec.14 until Wednesday, Dec. 15...
The idea of a life at sea can be an invitation to adventure for many. Sailing on the high waves, feeling the cool salted breeze on your face, and the prospect of gallivanting on different places is a quest not all can experience. But for Filipino maritime workers, it means bidding...
