The local stock market ended flat as profit-taking offset the strong performance of the telecommunications sector. The main index shed 1.62 points or 0.02 percent to close at 6,820.53 with only the Services and Mining and Oil counters advancing. 28701 Volume rose to 2.48 billion shares worth P9.06...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) announced Thursday, Aug. 26, that a new core facility at the Philippine Genome Center (PGC) is expected to be inaugurated next month. (PGC Facebook page) DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña said the public can expect the inauguration of...
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) would accredit eight more e-sabong companies as online cockfight betting is seen to overtake offshore gaming operation in terms of revenue contribution to state coffers. Andrea D. Domingo, PAGCOR chairman and chief executive officer said the...
The national team for fencing is resuming its ‘bubble’ training in Ormoc City in preparation for the possibility of competing in the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Vietnam early next year. As approved by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), the training is set Sept. 18 to Dec. 5 at the Ormoc...
7121 Barangay Ginebra San Miguel’s LA Tenorio is pleased that fellow captains from other teams were able to come on board and find ways to resume the PBA Philippine Cup as early as Sept. 1 in Bacolor, Pampanga. Tenorio led an initiative that saw the players commit to chip-in to some of the...
The Philippine General Hospital (PGH) is seeking volunteer health workers to augment its manpower, its spokesperson said Thursday, Aug. 26. (PGH FACEBOOK PAGE / MANILA BULLETIN) In an interview with CNN Philippines, Dr. Jonas del Rosario bared challenges with their "finite manpower," noting the...
Recovery after getting coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a major feat. (Photo from Unsplash) However, there are expected after-effects following one’s recovery from the disease. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), patients recovering from both mild and severe forms of COVID-19...
MB File Photo The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) has approved the renaming of select sports facilities to national athletes who brought honor to the country. One of the facilities renamed is the weightlifting gym at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, which will now be known as the Hidilyn Diaz...
A math teacher at the Philippine Science High School (PSHS) System-Western Visayas Campus has emerged as champion at the Virtual Public Speaking Competition during Junior Chamber International (JCI) Asia-Pacific Conference 2021 hosted virtually by Taichung, Taiwan on Aug. 20-21. Sandro Silverio...
PBA Images For the first time in eight months, two-time MVP James Yap is back playing basketball with Rain or Shine as the Elasto Painters prepare for the Philippine Cup resumption of the PBA 46th Season. The team had its first practice session last Tuesday at the Angeles University Foundation in...
The Israeli government is now discussing with the Philippines how they could collaborate to ensure the safe conduct of next year’s national election in the country amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Embassy of Israel in the Philippines Following the success of Israel's two elections that occurred in...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC), through its “Bakuna Bus” initiative, has already vaccinated more than 11,000 individuals against coronavirus disease (COVID-19). (Photo from Philippine Red Cross) “As the Red Cross continues to be the active ally of the government as we battle COVID-19, we need...
