What was supposed to be a routine maritime domain awareness (MDA) flight turned into a high-stakes encounter when a Chinese military aircraft and warship challenged a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) patrol plane at Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough or Panatag Shoal) in the West Philippine Sea on...
Three of the country’s top business leaders remain optimistic that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East will be resolved within the year, although it may lead to weaker consumer demand, rising operating expenses (opex), and higher interest rates. During the Philippine Stock Exchange ’ s...
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – The Pangasinan provincial board is mulling to declare Dec. 26 every year as the late former House of Representatives Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr. Day to honor the legacy of the former five-time Speaker of the House. "There are just some fine-tunings of the ordinance itself....
DAVAO CITY – Members of the city government of Davao and business and tourism stakeholders sampled cacao-infused dishes on Monday afternoon, March 16, during the launching of a culinary collaboration between two establishments here to promote the cacao industry as part of the 89th Araw ng Dabaw...
BASISTA, Pangasinan – Israel Ambassador to the Philippines Dana Kursh on Monday visited the wake of Mary Ann de Vera, the overseas Filipino worker (OFW) killed in a missile strike in Tel Aviv, Israel. "I 'm basically representing the state of Israel. And on behalf of the state of Israel, we...
The Philippines has flatly rejected a letter supposedly from a Filipino diplomat that 's being cited by the Chinese embassy in Manila and being posted on its social media accounts to assert its illegal claim over Bajo de Masinloc. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Maritime Affairs spokesman...
In his nearly three-decade tenure as head coach of the De La Salle University, Ramil de Jesus has seen student-athletes come and go, with many of his former wards evolving from collegiate standouts into stars in the professional ranks. That’s why de Jesus knows high potential when he sees it,...
For many years, De La Salle University has been a powerhouse in the UAAP women’s volleyball tournament. With longtime head coach Ramil de Jesus at the helm and stars like Iris Ortega, Desiree Hernandez, Manilla Santos, Abby Maraño, Ara Galang, and Kim Dy taking charge through the years, the Lady...
The remains of overseas Filipino worker (OFW) Mary Ann De Vera, who died in a missile attack in Israel, arrived in Manila early morning on Saturday, March 14, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) revealed. De Vera’s remains, sealed in a special container bearing the flag of Israel, arrived at...
The intentions are clear and simple for the De La Salle Lady Spikers. Staying true to its mission of reclaiming the UAAP women 's volleyball crown this Season 88, the Taft-based squad stormed to a 6-0 record with only a match left in its first-round assignment. With confidence running high,...
Israeli President Isaac Herzog met with the widower of Filipina caregiver Mary Ann de Vera, who was killed by shrapnel in an Iranian attack, to express the Jewish nation’s devastation over the incident. Herzog met Bernie Galsim Lavarias, De Vera’s husband, at the presidential residence on...
De La Salle flexed its might and rolled past University of East, 25-15, 25-20, 25-19, to stay unscathed in the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum Saturday, March 7. With Shevana Laput back in the starting unit, the Lady Spikers, as expected, unleashed their...
