Justin Brownlee is now one step away from realizing his dream of becoming a naturalized Filipino. Justin Brownlee poses with Senators Joel Villanueva and Sonny Angara (Photo from Sen. Angara) The House Bill 6224 or the proposed measure seeking to grant Brownlee a Filipino citizenship has hurdled...
NU's Karl Pingol (UAAP Media) By NIKOLE JAVIER Former National University Lady Bulldogs head coach Pat Aquino believes the reigning women's champion team would only need to assert its championship poise when it faces the De La Salle Lady Archers in the finals. The Game 1 of the best-of-three...
The national government was urged to prioritize social benefits for workers and production subsidies for the marginalized sectors, saying that this would help “boost productivity” in the country. (Unsplash) “In social benefits and production aid – these are where the Marcos administration...
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Felipe Medalla has expressed concerns over the proposed Maharlika Wealth Fund (MWF)--concerns that Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda, a proponent of the controversial measure, wants to chase away. Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda Medalla is...
A fisherfolk group called on the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) to go after importers who violated the Fisheries Administrative Order (FAO) No. 195. Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya), amid the debates on importation, urged BFAR to spare small fish...
Pilipinas Shell Corporation President and CEO Lorelie Quiambao-Osial at the recent Philippine Digicon 2022, where she was recognized as one of the country’s top women leaders who have made impactful contributions within their industries through their daring leadership. Pilipinas Shell Corporation...
By NIKOLE JAVIER Volunteerism is a “critical portion” of the Philippines’ co-hosting of the FIBA World Cup 2023 according to Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP). The SBP, which officially launched “The Volunteers Program”, will be tasked to gather and train volunteers in the...
Gilas women’s coach Pat Aquino and some of his players at the PSA Forum. By NIKOLE JAVIER Gilas Pilipinas Women's head coach Pat Aquino is excited to bring new talents into the national team pool including a naturalized player. After receiving the green light from Samahang Basketbol...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez couldn't help but cite the old Gilas Pilipinas battle cry of "puso" after the plenary gave its final approval to the naturalization bid of Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) import Justin Donta Brownlee. House Speaker Martin Romualdez (left) gets an autograph...
Fisherfolk group Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya) joined other progressive groups in seeking a “family living wage” amid rising rising costs of basic commodities in the Philippines. “We will benefit from the increase in workers’ wages because their ability...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday, November 27 urged the government to launch more programs and interventions aimed at improving students’ proficiency in reading. Gatchalian, chairman of the Senate Committee on Basic Education, made the call as the nation commemorates National Book Week from...
The PBA, once again, is making another sacrifice for the national team. The PBA is set to compress the Governors' Cup schedule to give way for Gilas Pilipinas preparations (PBA Images) The league, following a board meeting just before the weekend, has decided to compress the schedule of the 2022...
