The Philippines has opposed any potential "vaccine apartheid" in international travel and called for global pact recognizing the coronavirus jabs approved by World Health Organization (WHO) sufficient for the entry of travelers. A health worker prepares to administer a coronavirus vaccine at a...
8637 Filipino boxer Eumir Marcial booked a spot in the semifinal round and has assured himself of a bronze medal in the ASBC Elite Men and Women Boxing Championships Wednesday night, May 26 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Tokyo Olympics-bound Marcial moved to the semifinal round after his...
Davao City has officially become the "chocolate capital" of the Philippines under a new law signed by President Duterte. President Rodrigo Duterte (File photo/Malacañang) Republic Act No. 11547, inked by the President on May 27, also declared the entire Davao Region as the cacao capital of the...
A students group on Thursday, May 27, has accused the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) of being "deaf" to education woes after it defended its flexible learning policy for the tertiary level. Personnel of San Juan National High School clean and disinfect a classroom in line with San Juan City...
Rabiya Mateo If plans do not miscarry, the homecoming of Miss Universe Rabiya Mateo will be held sometime in July. This was revealed by Jonas Gaffud, creative director for Miss Universe Philippines, during an exclusive chat on Thursday, May 27. Gaffud said that Rabiya has been invited to...
Photo from Aura Philippines Star support Allen "Greed_" Baloy on his Valir came up with a clutch Lord steal as Aura PH survived Smart Omega, 3-2, in a grueling playoffs upper bracket series to move closer to the MPL Philippines Season 7 grand finals late Thursday night, May 26. Greed hit the...
Photo from Work Auster Force League rookie Work Auster Force came back from a losing start to eliminate Nexplay Esports, 3-1, and advance to the second round of the playoffs lower bracket in the MPL Philippines Season 7 on Wednesday night, May 26. After narrowly losing in the series opener, Work...
Two groups advocating for children’s rights believe that the passage of Senate Bill 1907 or the Inclusive Education Bill would be a “monumental move” especially for learners with disabilities during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Shalani, a child diagnosed with mild cerebral...
Drivers and delivery-partners of Grab Philippines can now attend "upskilling" classes online through the GrabAcademy digital platform. (File Photo) The superapp announced on Wednesday, May 26, that GrabAcademy is now fully online to provide its partners with free and equitable access to new...
The Korean Embassy in the Philippines on Wednesday turned over a food truck to the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) that can be used to provide hot meals to people affected by disasters and emergencies. Korean Ambassador to the Philippines Inchul Kim and PRC Chairman and CEO Richard Gordon at the food...
A Thai-owned agri-industrial and food conglomerate has joined the Philippine government in its mission to revive the country’s swine industry, which had been adversely affected by the African Swine Fever (ASF) crisis. CRUCIAL PACT -- Thai-based agri firm Charoen Pokphand Foods Philippines...
Top officials of the National Task Force (NTF) Against COVID-19 explored areas of cooperation with representatives of 21 business firms in the United States on Wednesday, May 26, to help the country improve its pandemic response and jumpstart the nation's economic recovery. In a statement, the NTF...
