There is only 23 percent of children who have benefited from any government feeding program with many reported to need more nutrient intake, according to the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS). Citing several government data, PIDS researchers stated in their study titled "Behind...
(Courtesy of 62IB) An alleged remnant of the New People’s Army (NPA) died following two consecutive encounters with the Philippine Army (PA) in Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental on Tuesday, May 21. Lt. Col J-Jay Javines, chief of 3 rd Infantry Division (3ID) public affairs office, identified the...
Former National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr (Dexter Barro II/MANILA BULLETIN) Retired army general and former National Security Adviser (NSA) Hermogenes Esperon Jr. appeared Tuesday, May 21, before a House of Representatives committee hearing to...
Former Department of National Defense (DND) secretary Delfin Lorenzana (left), former executive secretary Salvador Medialdea Former executive secretary Salvador Medialdea denied allegations that former president Rodrigo Duterte entered into a...
At least nine officers and personnel of the Special Action Force (SAF) are now being investigated for possible connivance after two police commandos were caught providing security services to a foreigner who was found to be an official of the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO). The two SAF...
Taguig City 2nd district Rep. Amparo Maria Zamora (left), former president Rodrigo Duterte (MANILA BULLETIN) Taguig City 2nd district Rep. Amparo Maria “Pammy” Zamora didn't hold back when asked what should be done to the architects of the...
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported that construction activities in the country posted a decline in March compared to the same month last year. According to the PSA, the number of constructions from approved building permits dropped 15 percent to 13,320 in the third month of the 2024...
Mandaluyong City lone district Rep. Neptali Gonzales II (PPAB) House members heard enough testimonies from Philippine agencies Monday, May 20 to conclude that there was never any valid "gentlemen’s agreement" between the Philippines...
The local stock market rose as sentiment was boosted by gains in US bourses last Friday. The main index rose 64.09 percent or 0.97 percent to close at 6,682.78 as the Mining counter surged to lead the advance across the board. A total of 513 million shares worth P5.8 billion changed hands as...
Indian Navy ships INS Delhi, INS Shakti, and INS Kiltan dock at Pier 15 in Manila on May 19, 2024 for a four-day goodwill visit that aims to promote cooperation and cultural harmony between India and the Philippines. (Photo by Arnold Quizol / MANILA BULLETIN) Three Indian Navy (IN) ships anchored...
The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) reported a 19.3 percent growth in net income to P242.38 million in the first quarter of 2024 from the P203.16 million earned in the same period last year. In a disclosure, the bourse said its profit was higher due to the 206.99 percent improvement in other income...
Christian Standhardinger was all alone in Ginebra’s sorry 103-91 loss in Game 2 of their PBA Philippine Cup best-of-seven semifinal battle against Meralco on Sunday night, May 19. Christian Standhardinger (PBA Images) Though thankful to have had the trust of his teammates and coaches...
