The local stock market is turning bullish in light of last week’s rally although there may be some profit-taking this week while investors are wait for economic data such as remittances and the balance of payment. “The local bourse sustained its upward momentum last week, getting past its 6,800...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) distributed hot meals to 200 individuals affected by a residential fire in Bitik, Brgy. Gen. T. De Leon, Valenzuela City. Courtesy of Philippine Red Cross The fire, which occurred on Saturday, Jan. 14, reached the first at 12:21 p.m. and was declared fire out at 1:50...
Lay down your security plan to protect the West Philippine Sea against foreign aggressors, particularly China, a fishers' group challenged the newly appointed National Security Adviser (NSA) Eduardo Año on Sunday, Jan. 15. West Philippine Sea (FILE PHOTO FROM AFP) In a statement sent to the press,...
There were still no winners for Grand Lotto 6/55 and Lotto 6/42 in the evening draw of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Saturday, Jan. 14. PCSO / MB Visual Content Group The lucky combination for Grand Lotto was 47-34-06-15-51-01 for a jackpot prize worth P29,700,000. Eight...
To give the public and education stakeholders an idea of the current state of Philippine basic education, the Department of Education (DepEd), led by Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte, will give updates through the Basic Education Report (BER) 2023. (DepEd / MB Visual Content...
ANGEL THOUGHTS In an ideal world, education is for all. But the harsh reality shows there is still so much work to be done to address the issue of the growing out-of-school population worldwide as many young individuals are still missing out on their education for many different reasons. Student...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) continues the comprehensive modernization of its assets and manpower as its workforce increased from 7,000 several years ago to over 26,000 today, according to Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Jaime Bautista. "We will continue to help the Coast Guard in...
Despite being a key ally of the United States (US), President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said that the still-ongoing disputes in the South China Sea should be resolved by members of the Asia-Pacific Region and not anyone else, noting he refuses to go back to the old Cold War formula. Marcos...
Independent minority solon Albay 1st district Rep. Edcel Lagman took to Twitter to dissect the Supreme Court’s (SC) recent ruling that struck down the 2005 Tripartite Agreement for Joint Marine Seismic Undertaking (JMSU). Albay 1st district Rep. Edcel Lagman (Screenshot from Facebook live) "The...
A close look at how much we accumulate in life and how much of it we really need Every few years or so, diplomats and their families are faced with the challenge of sorting through accumulated possessions. It’s kind of a thing you’re forced into when you have to pack up and move your whole life...
There were no jackpot winners for Ultra Lotto 6/58 and Mega Lotto 6/45 in the evening draw of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Friday, Jan. 13. Courtesy of MB Visual Content Group The winning numbers for Ultra Lotto were 12-17-02-50-24-44 for a jackpot worth P49,500,000. However,...
Ninety-three attendees of Sinulog Festival 2023 in Cebu have received medical assistance from the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) so far. Courtesy of Philippine Red Cross As per PRC's update on Friday, Jan. 13, 42 persons had their blood pressure monitored, 46 persons experienced dizziness, abdominal...
