Instead of visiting departed loved ones in cemeteries, local officials here resorted to other worthwhile activities in lieu of the usual observance of All Saints’ Day and shared them on social media to inspire their constituents. Talavera Mayor Nerivi Santos Martinez harvested vegetables from her garden; Gapan Mayor Emerson Pascual went on live video from the city public cemetery to show the place has been cleaned up; and this city’s Mayor Myca Vergara encouraged her constituents to ponder on the memories of their loved ones. All 136 private and public cemeteries and columbaria in the province are closed from Oct.
A communist rebel belonging to the Aurora Provincial Committee of the New People’s Army (NPA) has surrendered to government authorities, saying he now wants to live a peaceful life. Alias “Ka Purong”, a resident of Casiguran town, likewise yielded an M16 rifle with one magazine loaded with 20 rounds of live ammunition to the Philippine Army’s 91st Infantry “Sinagtala” Battalion (IB), 7th Infantry (Kaugnay) Division, and other security forces on Sunday. In an exclusive interview on Monday, Ka Purong said he’s had enough of a life on the run. “Gusto ko ng mamuhay ng mapayapa kung kaya’t isinuko ko ang
The Milwaukee Bucks will take a visit to the White House on Nov. 8 to fete their 2021 NBA title, the Eastern Conference franchise’s first championship in 50 years. “We’re very excited, very appreciative of the invite,” Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer said on Saturday. “We know it’s an honor and special, and we’re looking forward to visiting the White House,” the 52-year-old mentor said. Giannis Antetokounmpo-led Bucks secured the NBA title in July by beating the Phoenix Suns 4-2 in the finals series. In Game Six at Milwaukee’s Fiserv Forum where the home team Bucks won by 105-98, Antetokounmpo scored
An official of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday reminded aspirants in national and local positions, particularly those who hold gatherings to comply with health protocols implemented by the government amid the coronavirus pandemic. “Aspirants – persons who have filed COCs (certificates of candidacy) but are not yet considered official candidates – who hold any kind of mass gathering are directly responsible for compliance with standing IATF (Inter-Agency Task Force) health protocols — which are currently enforceable,” poll body spokesperson James Jimenez said in a Twitter post. Jimenez added that candidates who ignore these protocols are “endangering their own
The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Houston Rockets 95-85 late Sunday to seal their second consecutive victory. Carmelo Anthony came off the bench to add 23 points as Russell Westbrook scored 20 points for the winning side. Anthony Davis recorded a double-double with 16 points and 13 rebounds, while LeBron James scored 15 points. For the losing side, Eric Gordon played with 17 points, Christian Wood scored 16, and Alperen Sengun finished with 11 points and seven rebounds. The Lakers secured four wins in seven games, while the Rockets suffered their fourth straight loss. Other Sunday’s results: Dallas Mavericks –
The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) on Monday expressed hope that the death of Jorge Madlos alias “Ka Oris” of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) would mean that the CPP-NPA Terrorist’s (CNT) “delusions” are buried with him. Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Undersecretary and NTF-ELCAC spokesperson for sectoral concerns Lorraine Marie Badoy made this statement after Madlos was killed along with a fellow rebel in a 30-minute gunfight with government troops in the mountains of Bukidnon on Saturday. “We hope Ka Oris brings down to his grave the delusions
