Senator Leila de Lima is seeking a legislative inquiry on the reported disposal of human waste in the West Philippines Sea. Senator Leila de Lima (REUTERS) De Lima disclosed on Saturday, July 17, that she filed Senate Resolution (SR) No. 778 which calls on the Senate to determine the extent of the...
Hidilyn Diaz trains in Malacca, Malaysia in preparation for the Tokyo Olympics. (Screenshot from “Let’s Go HD!” by Kick-Start Coffee Brewed Awakening) It will be Hidilyn Diaz's fourth straight campaign in the Summer Games when competitions begin at the Tokyo Olympics on July 23. Many see this...
Photo from PBA Calvin Abueva came through with an explosive debut for Magnolia, powering an 80-73 win against his former team Phoenix in the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup on Saturday, July 17 at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Abueva pumped in a double-double of 26 points and 10 rebounds to...
Richard Gomez As soon as Ormoc City Mayor Richard Gomez got his RT-PCR test result that yielded positive for COVID-19, he coordinated with the personnel that organized last week’s National Open Fencing Championships at the Ormoc City Superdome. Amat Canlas, head coach of the national team, said...
While the new Delta coronavirus variant should not stir up panic, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) urged the public to stay alert and be more vigilant amidst the threat of the said variant, which - according to experts - is highly contagious. Vaccination at the PRC Hemodialysis Center in Port Area,...
An official from the Philippine delegation to the Tokyo Olympics has tested positive for COVID-19 a week before the opening rites of the Games. A non-athlete Philippine delegate to the Tokyo Olympics tests positive for COVID-19 a week before the opening of the Games kicks off. POC president Bambol...
Photo from PBA TNT handed returning coach Chot Reyes a victory in his first game back in the PBA as it fended off Terrafirma, 86-79, for a winning start in the Philippine Cup on Saturday, July 17 at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Star guard Jayson Castro spearheaded the Tropang Giga's...
Think-tank group Stratbase Albert del Rosario Institute (ADRi) said on Saturday, July 17, that the maritime dispute with China in the West Philippine Sea should be “an issue” that will help shape the outcome of the May 2022 elections. Dr. Renato De Castro, a professor in international studies...
Photo from PBA Calvin Abueva, Vic Manuel, rookie Joshua Munzon and coach Chot Reyes will be the center of attention Saturday, July 17 as four more teams make their debuts in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Abueva sees action for the first time with Magnolia in the...
PAGBABAGO Dr. Florangel Rosario Braid Another worrisome concern regarding world perception on another critical issue is our "safety" today following the results of a worldwide study done by Global Finance Magazine. The latter had ranked the Philippines at the bottom among 134 countries. Albay...
The country’s indigenous berries as potential functional foods against non-communicable diseases is now being explored under the two projects supported by the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD). (PIXABY) DOST Secretary...
Photo from PBA Meralco coach Norman Black believed that it could have been an entirely different ball game if NorthPort had Greg Slaughter on the court in their PBA Philippine Cup opener. The Bolts zapped the Batang Pier, 85-63, behind Mac Belo's explosive debut for Black's side on Friday night,...
