Due to the confidential nature of the details behind the resupply missions to the grounded BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal, it remains unclear why it took the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) more or less 12 hours to rescue the injured Navy personnel. In the middle of the hearing of...
Last year, fashion was painted pink as people waited for the coming of Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” movie. Every girl—even boys—channeled the doll’s iconic style. Think of charming pastels, glitters and sequins, and a playful twist on Western style. Brands and fashion designers jumped on the...
Vice President Sara Duterte, who resigned from her post as Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary, maintained on Tuesday, June 25, that her successor is not required to come from the education sector. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) In an interview in Cagayan De Oro City, Duterte said that the...
The Senate will prioritize the passage of the remaining six priority measures identified by the Marcos administration during Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) meeting. From left: House Minority Leader Marcelino "Nonoy" Libanan, Majority Leader Manuel Jose...
On June 20, 2024, Second Secretary Nishimura Tokiko of the Japanese Embassy attended the turnover ceremony for “The Project for the Procurement of Water Purification System for Barangay Mabato in Rosario, Batangas”. The ceremony was also attended by Golden Wheel Awards Foundation, Inc. (GWAFI)...
Insular Life (InLife) announced that customers of Aboitiz-led Union Bank of the Philippines and UnionBank Financial Services and Insurance Brokerage Inc. (UFSI) may now avail of its critical insurance plan called Resilience. Resilience is a traditional whole-life plan that provides life insurance...
Senators on Tuesday, June 25 welcomed the dismissal of the remaining drug cases that have been hurled against former senator Leila De Lima. Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero said he is hoping that De Lima would still join in the upcoming 2025 senatorial elections and win a...
Since its inception in the 1950s, skateboarding has created a community of passionate individuals hitting the streets with their wheels. As it spreads worldwide, skateboarding has also created its own culture and given a new layer to streetwear. Those things are at the center of this year’s Go...
Charge d’Affaires Dr. Sadre Alam of the Indian Embassy with Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care (PITACH) Director General Ma. Teresa C. Inigo, MD, FPCAM, CESE, and First Secretary of Press, Information and Culture Kannan Chockalingam of the Indian Embassy The Embassy...
Consumers’ drive to the gas pumps entails new wave of financial pain, as prices will be on uptick again, based on the pricing advisories of the industry players. According to the price adjustment notices sent by the oil companies, the price of diesel products will rise by P1.75 per liter; while...
The Ascott Limited Philippines’ executive management committee, residence managers across all Ascott properties, cluster leaders in the sales, marketing, revenue, and business development departments 2024 marked the 40th anniversary for The Ascott Limited, one of Asia Pacific’s largest...
Senator Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri underscored the need to modernize the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), especially the Philippine Navy and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), following recent and brazen acts of aggression and violence coming from the Chinese maritime authorities in the West...
