Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio graced on Sunday, Nov. 20, the Higantes Festival 2022, the most colorful annual festival in Angono, Rizal that showcases the town’s ‘higantes’ or the local version of mascots dressed in colorful costumes. In her speech during the program, Duterte said it was...
The Muntinlupa City government ushered in the Yuletide season in the city with the lighting of a giant Christmas tree. Mayor Ruffy Biazon, Rep. Jaime Fresnedi, Vice Mayor Artemio Simundac, City Administrator Allan Cachuela, councilors and department heads led the ceremonial lighting of the 50-ft...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Saturday, Nov. 19, said that it is joining the international observation of World Toilet Day 2022 with the campaign, "Making the Invisible Visible." Courtesy of Philippine Red Cross This year's theme, "Sanitation and Groundwater," focuses on the impact of...
TIMO Heat Round Students of Philippine Science High School-Southern Mindanao Campus (PSHS-SMC) in Tugbok, Davao pocketed 41 awards during the recently concluded Thailand International Math Olympiad (TIMO) 2022 Heat Round. In a statement, PSHS-SMC said its students garnered five gold, seven silver,...
Grammy-nominated K-pop idol group BTS member Jungkook will be performing at the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and his agency has released the details. Big Hit Music released a statement on Nov. 19 about Jungkook, who is now in Qatar for the opening ceremony slated on Nov....
PARIS, France (AFP) — Betting turnover on the World Cup will be in the billions of dollars -- and bookmakers fear a big payout if Gareth Southgate's England side finally win the trophy after a 56-year wait. People pose for photos next to a giant replica on the World Cup trophy in front of Stadium...
The 2022 American Music Awards will be held on Nov. 20 at the Microsoft Theater at L.A. Live in Los Angeles. Ahead of the ceremony, VegasInsider.com listed all the records that can be broken by artists including Taylor Swift, BTS and Harry Styles. (Clockwise from top left) Taylor Swift, Harry...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) en banc denied on Friday, Nov. 18 the Motion for Reconsideration (MR) filed by Albay Governor Noel Rosal in relation to the petition for disqualification filed against him. MB file photo Rosal was found liable by the Comelec First Division for violating Section...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) forged an agreement with fiber broadband network provider Converge, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, to provide free public Wi-Fi services in passenger terminals of nine international and domestic airports across the country. The DOTr-Converge agreement will improve...
K-pop boy band Tomorrow X Together (TXT) will be attending the 2022 American Music Awards (AMAs), which will be held on Nov. 20 (Nov. 21 in the Philippines) at the Microsoft Theater at L.A. Live in Los Angeles. The AMAs announced on Nov. 17 about Tomorrow X Together’s appearance at the music...
For showing their exceptional “tibay” (resiliency) in difficult circumstances, 10 inspiring public elementary school learners were hailed as this year’s “Batang Matibay” awardees. (Photo courtesy of DepED) DepED Undersecretary for Legislative Affairs and Partnerships Gerard Chan explained...
"Make big changes." (Photo courtesy of the Office of the Press Secretary) This was what President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. told fellow leaders at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit in terms of accelerating efforts against global problems. During the forum discussing the...