Newly-reelected president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino will call to order the new set of members of the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) Executive Board on Jan. 9 and after that the first General Assembly of the new year will only be a week later on Jan. 15. POC president Abraham “Bambol”...
President Marcos has reminded the Philippine Air Force (PAF) to remain vigilant as complacency will endanger the safety and welfare of the country and its people. CHANGE OF COMMAND — President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. leads the Philippine Air Force (PAF) change of command with outgoing PAF...
The local stock market dropped further as the peso weakened prior to expected rate cuts in the US and by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. The main index lost 32.63 points or 0.50 percent to close at 6,469.08 as Banks continue to lead the retreat while Industrials and Services bounced. Volume was...
AFP Chief, General Romeo Brawner Jr. visits military personnel at Fort Magsaysay in Nueva Ecija from Dec. 16 to 17, 2024 as part of his personal tradition to spend the Christmas season with the troops on the ground. (Photo: AFP) Since he became the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the...
The Philippine Sports Commission formalized its partnership with the Department of Public Works and Highways that is intended to establish multiple infrastructures in providing the best quality for the welfare of national athletes. PSC and DPWH - NCR signed the memorandum of agreement at the RMSC's...
Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers (House of Representatives’ Facebook) Let it be heard around the world. This was the call of Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers as he urged Filipinos to unite in...
Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil, chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), vowed on Wednesday, Dec. 18, to intensify the campaign against agricultural smuggling and hoarding, particularly rice. Marbil said the continuous efforts to run after smugglers, hoarders and profiteers of agricultural...
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has conducted a two-day mandatory drug test for nearly 1,000 regular and contractual employees as part of the measures to ensure the safety and security of the ports. PPA General Manager Jay Daniel Santiago said the surprise drug tests were conducted...
Senator Loren Legarda has filed a bill seeking to reinforce the principles of equity and inclusivity in the allocation of the Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES) program. The TES program, which is mandated under Republic Act No. 10931, also known as the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary...
An advocacy group on Tuesday, Dec. 17, emphasized the importance of investing in education following the ratification of the 2025 national budget by the Senate and the House of Representatives. JOJO RINOZA / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN “The strength of a nation lies in the well-being...
The local stock market fell on strong foreign selling as investors wait for the US Federal Reserve and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipnas' (BSP) last policy meetings for the year. The main index plunged by 113.45 points or 1.72 points to close at 6,501.71 with Banks leading the retreat across the board....
After powering the UP Fighting Maroons to a sweet victory in UAAP Season 87, Quentin Millora-Brown leaves his door open for a possible stint with Gilas Pilipinas. Quentin Millora-Brown (UAAP Media) Millora-Brown, who played for the State U in a one-and-done campaign which he dedicated to...
