In March 1996, the quiet towns of Marinduque became the epicenter of news headlines when a mine tailings spill from the Marcopper Mining Corporation unleashed devastation across the province. Over two million metric tons of toxic mine waste flowed into the Boac and Makulapnit Rivers, poisoning...
DAVAO CITY (PNA) – At least 126 people were downed by a diarrhea outbreak in Barangay Napungas, Asuncion, Davao del Norte, an official said Thursday, Aug. 18. WATER containers are prepared for distribution to residents after a diarrhea outbreak in Barangay Napungas, Asuncion Davao del Norte....
Ma-an L. Asuncion-Dagñalan gets ready for her Cinemalaya debut Cinemalaya is now a debutante! Its 18th edition is slated from Aug. 5 to 14 at cinemas and the Cultural Center of the Philippines. We take a look at one of the newest female filmmakers in the lineup, Ma-an L. Asuncion-Dagñalan...
The Department of Finance (DOF) wants large foreign digital service providers (DSP) to remit to the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) the value-added tax (VAT) in transactions that go through their platforms. Finance Director Euvimil Nina R. Asuncion said the DOF supports House Bill (HB) No. 7425...
The newly-refurbished Plaza Asuncion is one of Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso’s fulfilled promises for Manilenyos. SCREENSHOT FROM MAYOR ISKO MORENO'S FACEBOOK LIVE/ MANILA BULLETIN “Masaya ako para sa inyo. Nagbitaw ako ng salita sa inyo (I’m happy for all of you. I gave...
As part of the Manila city government’s initiative to create more green spaces within the city, the recently refurbished Plaza Asuncion in Malate, Manila was inaugurated on Monday, Jan. 17. The park is located on Asuncion Street right beside the Manila Zoo in Malate, Manila. It has an area of...
We ask some to share they're most memorable moments this pandemic This prolonged lockdown has made us look at things differently. How we choose to spend our time, and how we look at each scenario has made us appreciate each and every single moment that we spend here on earth. And now that children...
Shorty after she made it to the top 50 candidates of Miss Universe Philippines 2021, Gianne Asuncion of Cagayan Province took to social media to reveal that she was tested positive for COVID-19. On Instagram, Gianne wrote: "Hello top 50! "I went silent for days. With the discovery of being...
Chris Gavina, in file photo, confirms his application as head coach for the UST Tigers. (PBA) Rain or Shine assistant coach Chris Gavina confirmed Friday that he is applying for the coaching job at University of Santo Tomas' men’s basketball team, joining a list composed mostly of alumni. Gavina...
UST men's basketball coach Aldin Ayo has tendered his resignation in light of the Sorsogon training bubble controversy. (UAAP Images) The casualty countdown begins for shell-shocked University of Santo Tomas as the dust settles after a best intentioned but ill-conceived Sorsogon training bubble...
Jun Asuncion becomes the fifth and latest player to leave University of Santo Tomas. (UAAP) Jun Asuncion became the recent player to part ways with University of Santo Tomas, having reportedly moved to Mapua University. The Varsitarian , UST's official student publication, reported the recent...
