With Joe Biden the projected winner of the 2020 White House race, his running mate, Kamala Harris, is set to mark several firsts in Americas’ political history despite being the first woman vice president-elect.
Harris, 56, also makes history as the first Black person and …
Read MoreThirdy Ravena was a winner in his B.League debut as San-En NeoPhonix edged Shimane Susanoo Magic, 83-82, on Saturday night at the Yonago Industrial Gymnasium.
Ravena took over in the fourth quarter, making eight of his 13 points in the final frame as the NeoPhoenix …
Read MoreWorld leaders on Saturday congratulated US President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on their capturing the White House, as projected by major media outlets.
In Europe, French President Emmanuel Macron on Twitter sent a congratulatory message to Biden and Harris saying: “We have …
Read MoreA growing number of farmers in Central Luzon have started to embrace social media as a tool to boost their production and promote their agricultural products.
Through the Digital Farmers Program (DFP) of the Agricultural Training Institute–Central Luzon (ATI-CL), more farmers in the region have …
Read MoreThe Provincial Police Office in Lanao del Sur (PPO-LDS) on Sunday assured the public that there is no cause for panic or alarm as there is no new threat of terrorism in the province.
This, after a memorandum circulated on social media ordering all officers-in-charge …
Read MoreThe Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has instructed the Philippine Mission to the United Nations (UN) to vote for China’s candidate to the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
“You are instructed to cast the Philippine vote for the Chinese candidate to the International Court of …
Read MoreThe city government of Manila is planning to develop a long-term plan to address the housing needs of informal settlers.
Manila Mayor Francisco ‘Isko Moreno’ Domagoso said during his weekly live update on Facebook that this has been his dream for the city.
He said …
Read MoreMore than 3,000 beneficiaries affected by the onslaught of Super Typhoon Rolly in Barangays Alima and Sineguelasan, Bacoor, Cavite received hot meals from both the government and private sector.
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles, who headed the distribution of hot meals last Nov. 6, said the …
Read MoreThe Philippine Red Cross (PRC) sent additional relief supplies to be distributed to more than 300 families that were affected by Super Typhoon Rolly (international name: Goni) in the provinces of Catanduanes and Albay.
On Thursday, PRC Chairman and CEO Senator Richard J. Gordon ordered …
Read MoreSuspected members of the communist New People’s Army (NPA) burned construction equipment on Saturday night in Purok 10, Barangay Mat-I, Surigao City.
In a report, the Surigao del Norte Police Provincial Office (SDNPPO) said the construction equipment, a road roller, is owned by JMT Construction.…
Read MoreRelief goods and financial assistance donated by Pasig City for typhoon-affected families in Catanduanes arrived in the province on Sunday.
The city government, through the Pasig City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PCDRRMC), turned over its donation of 10,000 units of food packs worth …
Read MoreA member of the terrorist Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) was killed during a police operation in Zamboanga Sibugay, the Philippine National Police-Anti-Kidnapping Group (PNP-AKG) said on Sunday.
In a report to Camp Crame, PNP-AKG chief Brig. Gen. Jonel Estomo identified the fatality as Salip Adzhar …
Read MorePresident Rodrigo Duterte has joined other world leaders in congratulating US President-elect Joe Biden on his victory in the 2020 US presidential elections, Malacañang said Sunday.
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque made this remark after Biden’s victory in Pennsylvania put him over the threshold of 270 …
Read MoreThe Department of Health (DOH) on Sunday logged 11,430 new recovered cases, bringing the overall tally of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) recoveries nationwide to 361,638.
As of 4 p.m. Sunday, the DOH also reported 2,442 new confirmed cases and 54 new deaths.
These figures bring the …
Read MoreThe Securities and Exchange Commission–Cebu Extension Office (SEC-CEO) on Sunday warned the Cebuanos against illegal investment schemes using cryptocurrencies and foreign exchange trading using online platform but are not registered with the government.
Lawyer Alma Marie Estrada-Dalena, SEC-CEO officer in charge, said the commission has …
Read MoreAside from providing relief and other humanitarian assistance, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) also distributed health and medical kits to families severely affected by Super Typhoon Rolly in Bicol to prevent transmission of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) in the evacuation centers.
PRC chairman and …
Read MoreResettlement sites should have schools close by so that students don’t have to walk too far to have access to basic education, Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles said Sunday.
Nograles, who heads Task Force Yolanda, said he raised the matter before Education Secretary Leonor Briones, who …
Read MoreThe city government of Valenzuela said all of its free shuttle services will be stopped starting Nov. 9, following the opening of additional routes for public utility vehicles in the city.
In an advisory, the city announced the formal stoppage of its “Valenzuela’s Libreng Sakay” …
Read MoreTropical Depression Tonyo slightly accelerated and is now over the coastal waters of Paluan, Occidental Mindoro, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Sunday.
In its 2 p.m. weather bulletin, PAGASA reported that ‘Tonyo’ will move westward towards the western boundary …
Read MoreThe United Nations (UN) in the Philippines accelerated its assistance to lessen the impact of Super Typhoon Rolly, the strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines in 2020, which swept through the country on Nov. 1.
According to government figures, around 1.2 million people are affected …
Read MoreAfter serving eight years as vice president under Barack Obama, next January 20 Joseph R. Biden Jr. is set to return to the White House, but this time to serve in his boss’ old job, as the US’ 46th president
The victory of Joe Biden, …
Read MoreUS President-elect Joe Biden defeated incumbent Donald Trump Saturday, ending days of heated anticipation as poll officials tallied pivotal ballots.
Biden won the crucial state of Pennsylvania, and with the victory there surpassed the necessary 270 Electoral College delegates needed to claim the White House, …
Read MorePower was partially restored in some areas of mainland Bicol on Sunday one week after Super Typhoon Rolly pummeled the region and toppled hundreds of electric posts and towers.
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) was able to temporarily source its power from …
Read MoreResidents here on Sunday paid tribute to thousands of people who perished during the onslaught of Super Typhoon Yolanda seven years ago in a simple and solemn rites.
For Eugie Cinco, 22, the annual commemoration will always be a meaningful tradition to honor those who …
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