It all started from a 24-year-old world-class sprinter from Oas, Albay. One hundred years ago, David Nepomuceno embarked on a gruelling 33-day journey aboard a ship to compete in the 1924 Olympics in Paris, France. The Philippines joined the International Olympic Committee six years prior and as a...
Only few dared to dream big at the time when the country was still trying to recover from the ravages of the deadly Covid-19 in early 2021. Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino was one of them, and he was right all along. The Olympic dream was finally...
Carving their own path in gymnastics that is similar to the footsteps of their older brother Carlos, Eldrew and Eliza Yulo are nothing short of spectacular -- equally impressive on local soil and slowly gaining ground in the international scene. Eldrew, right, and Eliza Yulo...
To move forward in the future, one has to look back and draw inspiration from the past. And for the 22 brave ladies and gentlemen flying the country’s colors in the 2024 Paris Olympics later this month, there’s certainly a lot of good memories to get courage from in the not too distant past. A...
Traditionally, legends are born every four years, and there are several ways to become part of the Olympic lore. One is to come out with magical and unimaginable feats of athleticism just like what weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz did in the Covid-delayed 2020 Tokyo Games. President Ferdinand "Bongbong"...
ILOILO CITY – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called out Western Visayas region for its low vaccination rate during the third State-of-the-Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 22. TODDLERS and children are immunized in Santa Barbara town, Iloilo province. (DOH-6) “Tuloy-tuloy...
DAVAO CITY – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s third State-of-the-Nation Address (SONA) was “long rhetoric but short on anything actionable” and failed to offer concrete solutions to the issues affecting the daily lives of the Filipinos, the Davao Consumer Movement said on Tuesday, July...
Leyte 4th district Rep. Richard Gomez (Dexter Barro II/MANILA BULLETIN) Leyte 4th district Rep. Richard Gomez says he is “very happy” with the announcement of President Marcos that Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) are now...
DAVAO CITY – The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) backs President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and looks forward to working closely with his administration to achieve their shared vision for a brighter future for Filipinos. “His vision for the Philippines is inspiring and aligns with our goals...
DAVAO CITY – Two major bridge projects in Mindanao will be opened to motorists this year, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Monday, July 22, during his third State-of-the Nation-Address. PRESIDENT Marcos (PPA) Marcos said that his administration is set to complete the 3.17-kilometer...
Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte (PPAB) Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte said the recent announcement of a total ban of Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) will eventually lead to more foreign investments in...
ILOILO CITY – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. cited two major infrastructure projects in the Western Visayas region in his third State-of-the-Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 22. PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. (second from left) leads the inauguration of the Jalaur River Multipurpose...
