The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) added wrestling’s Alvin Aguilar and volleyball’s Donaldo Caringal as deputy chefs de mission to the Hangzhou 19 th Asian Games that are due to open in 42 days. POC President Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino announced on Tuesday, Aug. 8, the appointments...
Stocks drop further on weak economic data The PSEi ended the week lower as investors sold down stocks after the Marcos government reported a much lower-than-expected economic growth rate. The main index lost 43.75 points or 0.68 percent to close at 6,405.91 as the Services counter led...
The Lucio Tan Group’s Philippine National Bank (PNB) posted a 12.6 percent decline in net profits to P9.7 billion for the first six months of 2023 from P11.1 billion in the same period last year. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the bank said it saw sustained growth in net...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is again planning to establish a maritime militia in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), a move that had been proposed three years ago by the Philippine Navy (PN). Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. (File photo courtesy of AFP) If...
Senate President Juan Miguel F. Zubiri on Friday, August 11, said Filipino taxpayers are unwittingly funding China’s illegal incursions and harassment of Filipinos in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) with the Philippine government’s continued patronage of Chinese contractors in big-ticket public...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) facilitated the oath-taking of 102 former Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) fighters as new police officers in a landmark ceremony at Camp Brig. Gen. Salipada K. Pendatun in Parang, Maguindanao del Norte on...
Experts have urged the Philippine government to conduct joint patrols with the country's allied nations during the next resupply mission to troops aboard BRP Sierra Madre in the Ayungin Shoal. Their suggestion came as China continues to stand to its and has vowed to defend its illegal claim...
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go has urged China to exercise mutual respect among nations and cease their bullying tactics towards the Philippines. Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go (Senate PRIB Photo) Go said it is important to pursue peaceful and diplomatic relations with all...
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa said the cops involved in the killing of 17-year old Jemboy Baltazar should be charged criminally and administratively. Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa (Senate PRIB Photo) At the same time, Dela Rosa said the Philippine National Police (PNP)...
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. has designated Police Major Gen. Jonnel Estomo as the new head of the Area Police Command-Western Mindanao (APC-WM). Estomo replaced Police Lt. Gen. Vicente Danao Jr. who bowed out of the service on Thursday upon reaching the...
Coming off its well-attended run in Manila from June 2 to 4, the National Book Development Board’s (NBDB) Philippine Book Festival (PBF) is back—this time in Davao, where it’s part of the 38th Kadayawan Festival. The latest edition of the all Filipino book experience will be held at the SMX...
Coming off a knee injury, Chandler McDaniel is looking to get significant playing time when the Philippine women’s national football team debuts in the 2022 Asian Games in China this September. Chandler McDaniel during the Filipinas' training camp in New Zealand. (PWNFT) The 25-year-old...
