Sergio Veloso is looking to resume his key role in Philippine volleyball, this time as the newly-appointed grassroots program director. Sergio Veloso (UAAP Media) The 54-year-old Brazilian mentor is shifting his focus from the national team to the younger U18 squad including setting...
Work began in earnest at the Team Philippines training camp in Metz on Sunday, June 23, with Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino and Chef de Mission Jonvic Remulla leading the rounds at the all-in facility where the Olympics-bound Filipino athletes will get...
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) said that the country’s integrated resorts and casinos are driving local tourism growth. Ma. Vina Claudette Oca, Pagcor's assistant vice president for gaming licensing, said that investments in these establishments generate a ripple effect...
Even after being the most requested player to be part of Alas Pilipinas, Tots Carlos is still not part of the national pool according to head coach Jorge De Brito. Alas Women head coach Jorge De Brito (PNVF) The Brazilian mentor is looking at an 18-pool player, with the three-time PVL...
The Philippines is facing a challenge in enabling its children to reach their full potential productivity by the age of 18, which places the country's human capital development behind that of its regional counterparts. According to the World Bank's "The Philippines Human Capital Review," the...
PNP chief Police General Rmmel Francisco Marbil (File photo) The Philippine National Police (PNP) is investigating the regional director of Central Luzon Police Regional Office (PRO-3) due to alleged unreported killings that occurred in illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (Pogo) hubs in his...
Fan favorite Japan saved the best for last as it formally wrapped up its three-year visit in the Philippines for the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) men’s tournament against now crowd darling Team USA on Sunday night, June 23, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Japanese opposite...
After its steep eight-day fall, the local stock market will now be looking forward to the Monetary Board’s policy meeting later this week as it hopes for a statement that will trigger bargain-hunting among investors. “The local market is seen to be exhibiting a bearish bias… With its decline,...
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. bestows the Order of Lapu-Lapu Rank of Kampilan to Seaman First Class Underwater Operator Jeffrey Facundo during a ceremony at Camp General Artemio Ricarte in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan on June 23, 2024. Facundo lost his right thumb when a China Coast Guard (CCG)...
No one can tell the Philippines that its maritime domain and sovereign rights do not belong to the country, President Marcos said. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. visits the Western Command ng Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in Palawan on June 23, 2024, following the recent violent...
Former senator Gringo Honasan (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The Gringo Honasan-led Reform PH Party plans to establish "paramilitary groups" in what he called "key sensitive locations" such as areas near the West Philippine Sea...
Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil warned all policemen to stay away from Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) as he reminded all uniformed personnel to uphold the law and maintain the highest standards of integrity. Marbil issued the statement amid allegations that some policemen either turned a...
