CAVITE – The city governments of Bacoor and Dasmariñas have reverted to implementing a five-day work week starting Monday, July 1. Bacoor Mayor Strike Revilla during the distribution of Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation on June 24 (Photo from the City Government of...
BACOLOD CITY – Twelve MassKara Festival dancers from this city traveled to Milan, Italy on Friday, June 28, to perform in the Sandiwa Fiesta Europa’s 126th Philippine Independence Day event this weekend. COUNCILOR Jason Villarosa (left), chairperson of the Committee on Tourism of the Bacolod...
BRISBANE (AP) — Eight years after turning down his first opportunity, a still-regretful Jason Day will finally make it to an Olympics as part of an Australian golf team that includes a brother-and-sister combination for the Paris Games. Australia's Jason Day (AP) Day was ranked No. 1 in 2016 when...
President Marcos is bent on achieving the Philippines' goal for a modern and future-ready maritime industry. Filipino seafarers (Photo from the Maritime Industry Authority) Marcos made the reiteration in his message on Tuesday, June 25, for the celebration of Day of Seafarer. “Let me reiterate...
Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) Administrator Sonia B. Malaluan (Courtesy of Marina) The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) said it is committed to ensure the safety and well-being of Filipino seafarers around the world as it celebrated the Day of the Filipino Seafarer on Tuesday, June 25....
I am writing this column in Bonn, Germany, following the global observance event conclusion of the 2024 United Nations Desertification and Drought Day. I had the honor of being invited to this event and was formally designated as one of 10 “Land Heroes” — young leaders under 35 who are...
Photo from Pixabay Get ready to soak in the sunlight! The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the June solstice, also known as the “summer solstice,” will occur on Friday, June 21. This astronomical event, PAGASA said, marks the longest...
BACOLOD CITY – The city government of Canlaon in Negros Oriental has called off activities for the 57th Charter Day anniversary due to the threat posed by Kanlaon Volcano which erupted on June 3. The city will only hold a thanksgiving Mass and a wreath-laying ceremony on July 2, an advisory...
Another long weekend for those studying and working in the city of Manila. This after President Marcos declared June 24 as a special non-working day in the city of Manila for the city's celebration of its 453rd founding anniversary. Through Proclamation No. 599, Marcos made the declaration and...
BACOLOD CITY – This city celebrated its 86th Charter Day on Tuesday, June 18, with a four-route motorcade participated in by more than 300 vehicles and motorcycles. A MOTORCADE kicked off the 86th Charter Day celebration of Bacolod City on Tuesday, June 18. (Bacolod PIO) With the theme Pagsaulog...
DAVAO CITY – Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte of the first district here celebrated Father’s Day with his father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, in a restaurant here. DAVAO City Rep. Paolo Duterte (center) celebrates Father's Day with his father, former President Rodrigo R. Duterte, and sons...
Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Brian Raymund Yamsuan (Rep. Yamsuan’s Facebook) Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Brian Raymund Yamsuan is urging the Filipino youth to be “safekeepers” of the valuable lessons from the country’s storied past. In his speech...
