LIMA, Peru – Scientists have discovered a new species of lizard in a protected natural area in Cusco, southeastern Peru, national park officials said Monday. Life holotype of Proctoporus titans sp. nov. (MUSM 40916) in dorsolateral (A), dorsal (B), and ventral views (C). SVL 53.9 mm. (Photos...
Senator Raffy Tulfo has filed a bill seeking to rationalize the celebration of national holidays to allow for long weekends during the year, which could boost domestic tourism in the country and promote work-life balance for both employees and students. Tulfo filed Senate Bill (SB) 1651 to amend...
Newly appointed National Security Adviser (NSA) Eduardo Ano’s wealth of experience as a former military chief will help him lead the National Security Council (NSC). photo: Malacañang This was stressed by the Philippine Army (PA) as it welcomed the appointment of Ano as President Ferdinand...
At least 11.38 percent of the nearly 170 million existing Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards in the Philippines have been registered according to the latest tally provided by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC). This equates to a total of 19,229,285 SIMs out of 168,977,773 existing...
Saying that the 19th Congress will focus primarily on alleviating poverty among millions of Filipinos, Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Elizaldy Co lauded the allocation for social benefits included in the 2023 national budget. Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co (Photo from Rep. Co’s Facebook page) He...
Lay down your security plan to protect the West Philippine Sea against foreign aggressors, particularly China, a fishers' group challenged the newly appointed National Security Adviser (NSA) Eduardo Año on Sunday, Jan. 15. West Philippine Sea (FILE PHOTO FROM AFP) In a statement sent to the press,...
Kai Sotto of the Adelaide 36ers. By NIKOLE JAVIER The start of the year hasn’t been pleasing for Kai Sotto’s stat lines. Sotto and the Adelaide 36ers continued to struggle following a 112-97 loss to the Perth Wildcats in the National Basketball League in Australia on Saturday, Jan....
National Security Adviser (NSA) Clarita Carlos announced on Saturday, Jan. 14, her resignation from the Cabinet of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. National Security Adviser Clarita Carlos (File photo courtesy of Senate PRIB) “I have realized that it is no longer politic to continue...
Former Interior Secretary Eduardo Año has been appointed by President Marcos as the new National Security Adviser. He has replaced Clarita Carlos, a political science professor, who decided to pursue her scholastic endeavors, Malacañang said. The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said...
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) advised the public to be wary of individuals who might be “taking advantage of technically and computer illiterate persons” by offering free or paid assistance for the mandatory Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card registration. (NTC / MB File...
Kai Sotto By NIKOLE JAVIER Kai Sotto was limited on the offensive end as the Adelaide 36ers suffered their second straight loss at the hands of the Tasmania JackJumpers, 98-82, in the National Basketball League in Australia on Thursday, Jan. 12, at the MyState Bank Arena. In the...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. wants to fast track the digitalization of the National Identification (ID) system that could be used for public and private transactions. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) Malacañang said Marcos made the directive...