SMART-PLDT PLDT Inc. and wireless subsidiary Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) ramped up their nationwide network rollout after securing over 45,000 fixed and wireless permits as of Dec. 21, 2021. "As the economy re-opens and our countrymen continue to recover from the pandemic, the demand for...
K-pop boy band EXO member Chanyeol, girl group Red Velvet’s Irene and former Berry Good member Johyun were voted as the worst film actors in Korea in 2021. The two were chosen through the 5th Raspberry Film Festival, the Korean version of the Golden Raspberry Awards, or Razzies, in the US. ...
Lawrence Chongson Basketball coach Lawrence Chongson passed away Sunday following a heart attack. He was 57. The outspoken mentor was known to guide the University of the East Warriors for several seasons, including their runner-up finish to the Ateneo Eagles in 2009. He also coached Boracay Rum...
Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Senator Richard Gordon vowed to provide aid to 400,000 victims of typhoon Odette as the organization continues to appeal for more donations. Photo from the Philippine Red Cross "Every bit helps, and hopefully we can come out as...
A humanitarian airplane has been deployed by the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) to the island of Siargao, one of the most hard-hit areas by Typhoon Odette, the organization said on Tuesday, Dec. 21. Photo from the Philippine Red Cross PRC said in a statement that the plane had a large team who would...
Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Senator Richard Gordon emphasized on Tuesday, Dec. 21 the importance of restoring top destinations devastated by Typhoon Odette to its former beauty as many of these areas depend on tourism. Photo from the Philippine Red Cross In...
Implementation of construction projects in the country are expected to accelerate with the signing of an inter-agency memorandum, which is expected to speed up processes and permitting for construction activities. On Tuesday, various government agencies led by the Anti Red Tape Authority (ARTA)...
The Philippine Red Cross has inaugurated a new blood collecting unit in Nasugbu, Batangas on Monday, Dec. 20. Philippine Red Cross PRC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sen. Dick Gordon led the inauguration of the blood station facility which will serve the municipalities of Taal, Lemery,...
Photo from Gerry Esplana's Facebook account Tributes poured in for legendary high school basketball coach Ato Badolato, who passed away Sunday due to heart failure. He was 74. “Will miss you Ato. Ikaw ang malaking rason kung bakit ako nandito sa position ko ngayon. Tatanawin kong malaking utang...
Coaching legend Ato Badolato passes away Sunday due to heart failure. He was 74. The multi-titled San Beda Red Cubs mentor underwent angioplasty a few weeks back and has been hospitalized last month due to difficulty of breathing. News of Badolato’s passing immediately spread on social media,...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Sunday, Dec. 19, deployed its humanitarian caravan to Bohol after typhoon Odette (international name: “Rai”) ravaged the province and left its buildings, infrastructure, and communication facilities severely damaged. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) “We need to...
Philippine Red Cross Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sen. Richard Gordon tasked the organization to deploy its humanitarian caravan to Surigao del Norte and Bohol which were severely affected by Typhoon "Odette", it said on Saturday, Dec. 18. Photo from the Philippine Red Cross The said...
