While respecting the opinion of his alma mater, Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque challenged the assessment of the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman Executive Committee that made it think he was not fit for a seat in the International Law Commission (ILC) . Presidential Spokesman Harry...
After competing in the Tokyo Olympics as a continental qualifier, Filipino weightlifter Elreen Ann Ando hopes to earn a spot in the 2024 Paris Olympics as one of the best athletes in the field. Ando can now join different international competitions to collect precious Olympic points following her...
PICT 10M Pakistan International Container Terminal (PICT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s subsidiary at the Port of Karachi, recently handled its 10-millionth TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit) after 19 years of operations. “The 10 million TEU milestone is PICT’s expression...
(UP WEBSITE) The executive committee (Execom) of the University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) has opposed the nomination of Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque to a seat in the United Nations' International Law Commission (ILC). "Atty. Roque has a very poor track record of promoting,...
A study found that, among other things, overfarming and pesticide use are major threats to the world’s key crops that are necessary to food security. Some of the globally important crops that are in danger of extinction include potatoes, avocados, and vanilla. Among the mentioned crops,...
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque has admitted to being in New York in the United States (US) to seek election to what he described as a "non-full time job" that "has no salary". Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque and the American flag (Photos from MANILA BULLETIN, Unsplash) "Narito po tayo...
unnamed (6) After three boxers delivered medals for Team Philippines in the Tokyo Olympics, there is great optimism that Filipino pugs can deliver another big performance in the 2024 Summer Games in Paris, France. This positive outlook led to the inclusion of two boxers to the new list of Olympics...
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) have wrapped up their agricultural and agrarian development cooperation in Mindanao after nine years of implementation. On September 2, a project exit conference was held in General Santos City to celebrate the...
Samantha Catantan, EJ Obiena and Elreen Ann Ando are part of the Olympics Solidarity Scholarship Grant approved by the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC). (MB File Photos) Tokyo Olympics veterans EJ Obiena and Elreen Ann Ando, and Filipino fencing sensation Samantha Catantan head the new list of...
Travel plans continue to decline in the Philippines with only 35 percent of adults planning to take at least one trip in the next three months, according to Finder's Travel Index. Tourists and locals enjoy the white-sand beach of Boracay Island as travel restrictions have been eased due to the...
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) have finally concluded a nine-year project that supported farming communities in most conflict areas in Mindanao that were lacking vital rural infrastructure and capacity-building measures to make their...
Brillante Mendoza and a scene in “GenSan Punch” (Instagram, BIFF) Acclaimed Filipino director Brillante Mendoza is nominated for an award at the 26th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) slated to be held from Oct. 6 to 15 in Busan, South Korea. The BIFF announced on Sept. 6 that Mendoza is...
