China has urged the United States of America (USA) anew to stop meddling in the South China Sea issue as it stressed that its claims on the disputed waters have solid historical and lawful basis. File photo The Chinese Embassy in Manila said this after US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay...
4Ps Party-list Rep. Marcelino “Nonoy” Libanan (Facebook) House Minority Leader and 4Ps Party-list Rep. Marcelino "Nonoy" Libanan lauded the Philippine Airlines (PAL) for launching its third weekly Cebu-Borongan-Cebu flight, which is...
After over five months at sea, BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701) is set to return to the Philippines after what officials called her successful mission in the disputed waters. File photo In a statement, National Maritime Council (NMC) chair and Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said the vessel has...
The 107,000-strong reservists in the country should play an active role in defending and safeguarding the Philippines’ sovereignty amid political tensions and challenges in the West Philippine Sea, Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino said. Senate Majority Leader Francis "Tol" Tolentino...
Parents of the minors who were allegedly abused by Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy will also be held responsible for allowing their children to be subjected to such an ordeal. PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said the parents of the abused children are members of the KOJC...
Tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan, who is also the chairman of PXP Energy Corporation, has an extraordinary wish for this year’s holiday season – a “Chinese Santa Claus” who will finally give a strife-free nod to petroleum exploration in the turbulent waters of West Philippine Sea,...
CEBU CITY – Apart from adequate school supplies, uniform, bag, foot wear, and protective gear, a healthy “baon” for school children is also a must, the Philippine Heart Association (PHA) reminded. In an episode of the PHA Usapang Puso sa Puso with the theme Puso, Pasukan, Tag-Ulan, on...
Kingdom of Jesus Christ leader Apollo Quiboloy (File photo) The request of Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy for a transfer of custody from the Philippine National Police (PNP) custodial center to an Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) facility was denied by the court. PNP...
In line with the celebration of World First Aid Day (WFAD) 2024, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) announced on Friday, Sept. 13, that it will launch its first-ever Nationwide First Aid Olympics. (Philippine Red Cross / Manila Bulletin) With the theme, “First Aid and Sports,” this year’s...
The local stock market lost the day’s gains to end almost flat as some investors cashed out for the weekend. The main index shed 1.82 points or 0.03 percent to close at 7,022.85 with sectoral indices equally divided. Volume reached 695 million shares worth P5.41 billion as losers outnumbered...
As part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability, Mondelēz International recently held a two-day workshop on marine litter with advocacy group Save Philippine Seas for the 27 public elementary schools in its home City of Parañaque. This initiative is central to the company's Southeast...
The Philippine Stock Exchange has approved the voluntary trading suspension of Jollibee Foods Corporation’s Series A Preferred Shares after the firm decided to redeem these securities earlier. In a disclosure to the PSE, Jollibee said its Board of Directors decided on Sept. 13, 2024, to...
