Last Sunday, March 26, 2023, was supposed to be a day of fun and healthy competition between student athletes as they competed in soccer games. But it ended with a child collapsing during the game. Below is the official statement released by Colegio San Agustin, Makati. "It is with deep sorrow and...
China on Friday made a fresh tirade against the US regarding its relationship with the Philippines by saying the Western giant only advances its "self-interests" and "zero-sum mentality" to provoke a new cold war in the Indo-Pacific Region. Beijing also accused Washington of endangering regional...
The oyster bar reassures the public of its commitment to safe and healthy cuisine In a statement released on social media yesterday, Jan. 25, Wantusawa Oyster Bar addressed accusations of several diners who got food poisoning after eating in their establishment. The oyster bar disclosed that...
With its vessels swarming the West Philippine Sea and its coast guard forcibly taking rocket debris from the Philippine Navy, China has made an accusation that it is the United States that is attempting to “stir up” troubles between China and the Philippines. The Chinese Embassy in Manila on...
The Philippines has condemned the latest missile launches conducted by North Korea, which it said only further increased the tension in the Indo-Pacific region. In a statement on Friday, Nov. 4, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said North Korea's action only aggravated the tension in the...
Las Piñas City Mayor Imelda Aguilar issued a statement on Wednesday, Oct. 5, extending the city government’s sympathy to the bereaved family of slain journalist Percival “Percy Lapid” Mabasa. Mabasa was gunned down Monday night, Oct. 3, in front of the gate of BF Resort Village, in Barangay...
The United States joined other nations on Wednesday in taking interest in the investigation on the ambush of hard-hitting radio commentator Percy Mabasa, popularly known as Percy Lapid​, after the cas​e​ prompted foreign governments ​to ​seek justice for the slain...
The Philippines has expressed "regret" over the conclusion of the 10th Review Conference of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) as it said the gathering ended "without even a flicker of hope" to ensure peace amid threats that some countries may resort to the use of nuclear weapons. For the...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday, Aug. 9 expressed concern over the arrest of former vice presidential candidate and activist Walden Belllo for cyberlibel, as she said "critical voices like his are essential to any democracy". Hontiveros, an opposition lawmaker, called on President Ferdinand...
The Philippines has joined the Association of Southeast Nation's (ASEAN) position in condemning the execution of four opposition activists in Myanmar. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Tuesday, July 26, that the country supports its fellow ASEAN countries in denouncing the act and "is...
The Commission on Audit (COA) cited the Parañaque city government for its fair and transparent financial statement report on Tuesday, June 21. Mayor Edwin Olivarez and City Administrator Fernando Soriano. (Photo from Parañaque PIO) Mayor Edwin Olivarez thanked National Capital Region (NCR) COA...
Photo taken at Cawayan Elementary School in Irosin, Sorsogon in December 2021 (OSDS - DepEd Sorsogon Province Official) To help ensure an effective learning recovery, the Department of Education (DepEd) underscored the importance of transforming education for all. “We emphasize the urgent need...
