The plenary hall of the House of Representatives (Dexter Barro II/MANILA BULLETIN) The House of Representatives on Thursday, Sept. 19, deferred the plenary deliberation on the proposed P27.1-billion budget of the Department of Environment and Natural...
Jose Rizal University finally discovered its winning touch and dominated San Sebastian, 90-74, for its first-ever victory in NCAA Season 100 men’s basketball at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City on Wednesday, Sept. 18. JRU's Marvin Raymundo The Bombers unloaded their offensive weapons in...
Lyceum erased a double-digit deficit in the fourth quarter and turned back Jose Rizal University, 97-92, to notch its first win in NCAA Season 100 men’s basketball at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City on Sunday, Sept. 15. McLaude Gaudana scores for Lyceum. (NCAA/GMA Images) John Barba and...
PEACE-MAKER Since we retired from public office and narrowed our international engagements, we have been spending more time in our congressional district, which includes our hometown Dagupan City and the towns of Manaoag, San Jacinto, Mangaldan, and San Fabian. We are now, however, more of an...
The Senate resolution honoring the life and legacy of former House Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr. has brought the name of this illustrious gentleman back to the news and opinion sections of media platforms. Hailed as a “towering figure in Philippine politics and governance” by Senator Loren...
BACOLOD CITY – Negros Occidental Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson has urged residents living near the four-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ) of Kanlaon Volcano in Canlaon City, Negros Oriental to remain vigilant. “It is showing signs that it can really have an eruption. Right now, we’re still on...
CAMP OLIVAS, City of San Fernando, Pampanga – Ninety-one loose firearms were surrendered to the police during the month-long implementation of "Oplan Katok" in Central Luzon from August 1 to 31. Police conducted house-to-house visits to remind firearm holders to renew their licenses or...
University of Perpetual Help gifted veteran coach Olsen Racela a fitting welcome as the Altas trounced the Jose Rizal University Bombers, 82-66, to jumpstart their NCAA Season 100 men’s basketball campaign on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City. Mark Gojo Cruz leads...
League titans San Beda and College of St. Benilde clash for an early solo lead on Tuesday, Sept. 9, in the NCAA Season 100 men’s basketball at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City. Bryan Sajonia is expected to lead San Beda once again. (NCAA/GMA Images) Game time is at 2:30 p.m. with the...
PEACE-MAKER The Manila Bulletin editorial on Sept. 5, 2024, “National Peace Consciousness Month: Sustaining the gains of peace,” pointed out that the observance every September “symbolizes the country’s desire for greater unity, mutual understanding, and harmony.” Citing what it said as...
TACLOBAN CITY – Borongan City Mayor Jose Ivan Dayan Agda announced on Wednesday, September 4, that flag carrier Philippine Airlines will add a third flight to their Borongan-Cebu route. Agda said the Wednesday flight will be added to the existing Monday and Friday schedule, with the expansion set...
BACOLOD CITY – The provincial government turned over P724,000 in livelihood assistance to farmers’ associations, local government units, and cooperatives in Negros Occidental on Tuesday, September 3. GOV. Eugenio Jose Lacson leads the distribution of P724,000 livelihood assistance to farmers in...
