Two of the three prisoners who escaped from the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa on Jan. 17 were killed during manhunt operations by the authorities. The Muntinlupa police identified the fatalities as Pacifico Adlawan, 49, a native of Surigao del Sur, who was serving his sentence for...
Filipina-American named deputy mayor of NYC NEW YORK’S FINEST Maria Torres-Springer A 44-year-old daughter of immigrants from the Philippines is one of two Asian-Americans who took their seats as deputy mayor of the largest city in the US. Maria Torres-Springer officially assumed her position as...
Former youth leader is first Filipino to win City Council bid in New England FILIPINO IN NEW ENGLAND Councilor Constantino Alinsug (seated, first form left) with other members of the City Council of Lynn, Massachusetts. The former Cebuano youth leader is the first Filipino to be elected to a City...
PARIS, France (AFP) — The World Health Organization approved two new COVID-19 treatments on Friday, growing the arsenal of tools along with vaccines to stave off severe illness and death from the virus. AFP Photo The news comes as Omicron cases fill hospitals around the world with the WHO...
Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks (left) heads for the net as RJ Barrett of the New York Knicks defends in the second half at Madison Square Garden on January 12, 2022 in New York City. (AFP) Knicks forward RJ Barrett starred again on Wednesday, scoring 32 points to lead New York to a 108-85...
Road safety has been a long time global and national priority. Data released by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2018 estimate that 1.35-million lives are lost due to road accidents each year. In the Philippines, the Metro Manila Accident Reporting and Analysis System recorded 65,032...
The Italian luxury label celebrates the Year of the Tiger in style In Chinese culture, the tiger is seen as a symbol of fearlessness, independence, and loyalty. It is rebellious and of high-self esteem, and with just one look at those stunning stripes, tigers command attention. These traits and the...
The Southern Police District (SPD) announced the appointment of three police chiefs for Las Pinas, Muntinlupa and Taguig as part of the ongoing Philippine National Police (PNP) reorganization effective Jan. 8. According to SPD Director Brig. Gen. Jimili Macaraeg, in an order released by the...
There’s no need to place the National Capital Region (NCR) under Alert Level 4 amid the new surge in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases, Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship and Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion said on Saturday, Jan. 8. Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship and Go...
President Duterte told members of the New People's Army (NPA) to not take the cash aid that the government is giving to the people amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, saying they should just "stand aside" if they can't be of any help. President Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang photo)...
Filipino customs and traditions when greeting a new year Our barrio was always most festive for New Year week, with activities surpassing those for Christmas and the town fiesta. Christmas was a day for church and presents for children from their godparents. The town fiesta was a day-long frenzy of...
Santi's Delicatessen spread With the easing of the restrictions, long-awaited get-togethers were at an all-time high. I’m sure many new home cooking discoverers were busy sending off their products. The lockdown also brought out something positive. Many home cooks and bakers were born. Most of...
