There is no planned or ongoing joint naval exercise between the United States, Australia, Japan and the Philippines in the South China Sea (SCS), the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said. Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff, General Romeo Brawner Jr. (File photo: AFP) AFP...
Gilas Pilipinas went without Jordan Clarkson and dropped its final tuneup game against Mexico, 84-77, on Monday, Aug. 21, at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City leading up to the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup this Friday. Scottie Thompson carries Gilas' offensive in their loss against Mexico....
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – The Commission on Elections-Albay and Legazpi City conducted a mall voting simulation in preparation for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections in October. This was held at SM City-Legazpi on Saturday which was participated in by at least 50 registered voters...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Monday, Aug. 21, that it has approved the recommendation of the Law Department that the disputed barangays in Makati City be considered as part of Taguig City. MB photo Based on Memorandum No. 230806 dated Aug. 19 released by the poll body, this will be...
BAGUIO CITY – Around 1,600 teachers will be deployed as election officers in polling precincts in the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) here on October 30, the Department of Education-Baguio City said. In a meeting by the City Joint Security Control Center (CJSCC) at the Baguio...
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go is elated at the Philippines’ upcoming hosting of the FIBA World Cup 2023, saying this would help promote the country for tourism once again. The Senate Committee on Sports chief expressed his unwavering support and optimism for the Philippines' hosting...
The development of countries lies not chiefly on humanitarian assistance, but on coming up with preventive measures so that societies and communities could thrive during humanitarian crisis, the United Nations (UN) Philippines chief said during the World Humanitarian Day on Saturday, Aug. 19. Chief...
Between chasing his NBA dreams and fulfilling his club team duties overseas, Kai Sotto was glad to be back with Gilas Pilipinas as they make a home stand in the 2023 FIBA World Cup that the country is co-hosting next week. Kai Sotto is glad to don the national colors when Gilas makes a home stand...
The National School Maintenance Week, popularly known as Brigada Eskwela, concluded yesterday, Aug. 19, 2023, with yet another volume of stories exemplifying the bayanihan culture — a Filipino trait of being helpful in the community. This also reflects the global concept of volunteerism,...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has been trending on X, formerly Twitter, following the “declutter” order issued by Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte to schools weeks before the opening of classes for the incoming school year. DepEd / MB Visual Content Group DepEd formally...
Sitting on the steps at the baseline section of the PhilSports Arena late Friday night, Gilas Pilipinas coach Chot Reyes put behind him the just-ended tune-up game against Ivory Coast and turned his thoughts on the more challenging task at hand on Sunday. Nikola Vucevic is expected to lead...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-Region 10 launched on Friday, August 18, this year’s Kahimunan Northern Mindanao Regional Trade Fair, one of the core activities of the month-long Higalaay Festival 2023 in this city. Almer Masillones, provincial director of...
