Day: September 9, 2024

Manila: University of Santo Tomas clobbered MGC New Life (MGCNL) Christian Academy, 134-45, to keep its immaculate record in the Under-19 Next Generation Basketball League (NGBL) at the Tanduay gym in Manila last Sunday. Ron Jay Catalan had 23 points, three assists, two rebounds and two steals as the Manu Iñigo-mentored Tiger Cubs collected their fourth straight win to stay on top of Group B. ‘In the second quarter, coach told us to defend and just stick to our system,” Catalan said. Adrian Tan scored 13 points, while Adam Uy and Trey Chua chipped in 11 points apiece for MGC,

Manila: Johnny Wellem Carzano performed well to dominate the FIDE-rated Standard tournament organized by the National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP) Sunday at the Philippine Academy for Chess Excellence (PACE) along Mindanao Avenue, Quezon City. Carzano prevailed over Karl Friedrich Canalita, Justin Jed Ortillo, Danry Seth Romualdez, John Kenneth Gelua and French Cobi Francisco to finish with 5.0 points, in a tie with Arvie Tombo. But Carzano had better tiebreak points to claim victory. Apollo Agapay was second and Lance Nathaniel Orlina, third. Both registered 4.5 points. ” I am very happy with my victory because almost all the

ILOILO CITY – Six municipalities in Iloilo province were chosen as pilot sites for its Bulig Eskwela (BES) Basa (read) initiative, one of the pillars under the BES Probins program of Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. The pilot classes will involve Grade 3 learners from the municipalities of Oton, San Miguel, Janiuay, Lambunao, Dingle and Carles, according to Iloilo provincial administrator Raul Banias during an interview on Monday. ‘We started with six. We will roll these out to the whole province as soon as we can build experience and competency,” he said, adding that these school districts were recorded to have

Manila: The Civil Service Commission (CSC) will lead a nationwide tree-growing initiative from September 15 to 21, 2024 in celebration of the 124th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary (PCSA). CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles called on government officials, employees, and individuals from non-government organizations and private institutions to join the event. The initiative aims to plant at least 10,000 trees while raising funds for the CSC’s Pamanang Lingkod Bayani (PLBi) Program, which supports the families of fallen civil servants. ‘The third week of the PCSA, themed Linggo ng Malasakit sa Kalikasan, highlights the significance of sustainable environmental efforts and natural resource management,’

DARAGA, Albay – Albay is often celebrated for its fiery Bicolano dishes, with the heat of siling labuyo (wild chili pepper) a staple in kitchens. Yet, this province nestled in the heart of the Bicol Region has much more to offer beyond the spicy cuisine. Albay’s vibrant food scene presents a delightful fusion of international flavors that tantalizes both locals and travelers alike. For those with a taste for adventure, Albay’s culinary landscape offers a journey around the world — without leaving the province. European gourmet meets Bicolano charm Tucked along Ziga Avenue in Tabaco City, Café Molave and Souvenirs