Researchers from the Department of Science and Technology- Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) have developed sustainable natural textile materials from bamboo. Pretreated Bamboo Textile Fiber (Photo courtesy of DOST-PTRI) The DOST-PTRI said the production of greener bamboo textile...
Colonel Manuel Lukban Jr., a member of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) Tagapamayapa Class 1990, formally assumed his post as acting Bulacan police director on Friday, Oct. 8. Brig. Gen. Valeriano T. de Leon (center), Central Luzon police regional director, leads the turnover of...
Photo from PBA TNT coach Chot Reyes said there was no reason to dwell too much on the Game 2 meltdown, knowing that his team was still in a good position to beat San Miguel Beer in their PBA Philippine Cup semifinal series. The Tropang Giga rolled to a 115-98 victory Friday, Oct. 8 that gave them a...
Meralco's Cliff Hodge (left) and Noy Baclao Two of Meralco’s big men played a huge role in the most important game at this point of the PBA Philippine Cup despite the absence of starting center Raymond Almazan. Cliff Hodge shook off his ejection the last time while Noy Baclao provided quality...
Photo from PBA TNT made sure it would sustain a big lead this time and rolled past San Miguel Beer, 115-98, to regain control of their PBA Philippine Cup semifinal series with a 2-1 lead Friday, Oct. 8 at the Don Honorio Ventura State University in Bacolor, Pampanga. An 11-0 start highlighted by...
Photo from MPL Philippines By REYNALD MAGALLON Renejay “RENEJAY” Barcase set the tone for Nexplay EVOS' dominant 2-0 sweep of RSG Philippines to open up the final stretch of hostilities in the MPL Philippines Season 8 on Friday, October 8. With its playoffs spot already secured, Nexplay...
Almost 400 individuals in Camarines Sur received cash grants and livelihood assistance from the Philippine Red Cross (PRC). (Photo from Philippine Red Cross) PRC continues to provide aid through its local chapter by rolling out a cash distribution program for the victims of Typhoon “Rolly”...
Even in the aftermath of Typhoon “Kiko,” the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) continues to extend humanitarian response to help affected communities in the province of Batanes. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross) Weeks after the province was ravaged by Typhoon “Kiko,” the PRC Batanes Chapter on...
Photo from PBA Meralco bucked the absence of Raymond Almazan and the repeated rallies of Magnolia Pambansang Manok to come away with a 91-86 win and reduce its deficit to 2-1 in the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals at the Don Honorio Ventura State University in Bacolor, Pampanga. Chris Newsome, Mac...
Despite the recent drop in reported new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) urged the public to keep their “guard up.” (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) “Ang pagbaba ng kaso ng (The decrease in) COVID-19 cases does not mean we should let our guard down,” said...
The local stock market ended the week lower, bucking the trend in overseas markets. The main index dropped 44.44 points or 0.64 percent to close at 6,906.86 as the Services sector continued to lead the retreat at it suffered from profit-taking while the Financials and Mining and Oil counters...
SL Agritech Corporation (SLAC), a leading producer of hybrid rice seeds and premium rice in the Philippines, is planning to raise P4 billion through the issuance of commercial papers. The firm was assigned an issuer credit rating of PRS Aa (corp.), with a Stable Outlook, by Philippine Rating...
