Sen. Francis Tolentino expressed concern anew regarding the destruction of coral reefs over the West Philippine Sea (WPS), speaking with experts from the Department of Science Technology (DOST). Sen. Francis Tolentino (Senate PRIB photo) Tolentino was curious regarding the contribution of corals in...
The Philippine Army will file a case of perjury against two environmental activists who accused the military of kidnapping them right in the middle of the press conference that were supposed to highlight their surrender after their alleged abduction early this month. Army Chief Lt. Gen. Roy...
The local stock market bounced despite weaker US bourses as investors started picking up bargains. The main index rose by 53.67 points or 0.89 percent to close at 6,094.71 as the Property sector surged back although the Services and Mining and Oil counters continued to retreat. Volume...
GENERAL SANTOS CITY – The Philippine Coast Guard is keeping a close eye on a foreign vessel with Chinese crew onboard anchored in Lebak, Sultan Kudarat. Capt. Michelle Ursabia, spokesperson of Coast Guard District Southern Mindanao, said Coast Guard sub-station personnel in the...
Sen. Raffy Tulfo on Thursday, September 21, criticized the Social Security System (SSS), the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), and the Home Development Mutual Fund or Pag-IBIG for not doing enough to ensure that employers have enrolled their "kasambahays" and are paying their...
Philippine women’s national football team head coach Mark Torcaso admitted that he still needs to familiaze with the talent some members of the Filipinas are bringing in when the Asian Games action begins against Hong Kong on Friday, Sept. 22. Unlike the select players who remained in the...
Richest Filipino Manuel B. Villar Jr.’s Vista Land and Lifescapes Inc. has received the highest PRS Aaa issue credit rating, with a Stable Outlook, from Philippine Rating Services Corporation (PhilRatings) for its planned bond issuance of up to P10 billion. Vista Land, one of the country’s...
After a captivating debut in the FIFA Women's World Cup, the Philippine women’s national football team is back on the big stage when it makes its maiden appearance in the Asian Games. Filipinas' co-captain Hali Long. (PNWFT) The world No. 44 Filipinas will open their campaign in Group E...
At least 42 policemen from the Police Regional Office 4B have been subjected to a surprise drug test in a bid to purge the police organization of drug users. PRO4B director Brig. Gen. Joel Doria himself underwent the drug tests that were conducted on Wednesday, Sept. 20, at the regional...
The Philippines is blessed with top-notch travel destinations that Filipinos don’t need to go abroad just to unwind, relax, and enjoy. Cebu and Davao are the places to be at, especially during Sinulog Fiesta and Kadayawan Festival. Foodies can feast on the best eats at Iloilo and Bacolod. While...
“...and the woman floated away to the moon.” This line concludes the legend of the Mid-Autumn Festival story and it’s the only part of the story I can remember. This lapse in memory is probably because I’d get too excited for my piece of mooncake and couldn’t wait for my late father to...
Every time the Philippines grapples with a rice shortage or sudden increase in the price of our primary grain, economists and nutritionists find one possible solution: Reduce the Filipinos’ per capita consumption of rice. That is easier said than done. The average Filipino eats rice three times a...
