Day: September 28, 2024

Manila: The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) on Saturday lamented the spread of ‘false’ information about President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. through a blurred video of him allegedly receiving a sachet of drugs. PCO’s fact-checker ‘Maging Mapanuri’ posted a video on Facebook to refute netizens’ claim that Marcos received prohibited drugs from a man who took a selfie with him in a recent public event. ‘Ginagamit ng ilang indibidwal ang ganitong uri ng content upang magpalaganap ng maling naratibo (Some individuals use this type of content to spread a false narrative),’ the PCO said. ‘Kapag ang isang video o larawan ay

Manila: University of the East demolished reigning champion National University Nazareth School, 89-64, to keep its immaculate record in the UAAP Season 87 junior basketball at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Saturday. Jolo Pascual scored 21 points, including three triples, to go with five rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block as the Junior Warriors rolled to their fifth straight win. Mav Mesina chipped in 13 points, 10 assists, two rebounds and two steals, while Neil Garcia had 12 points, four rebounds and three steals for UE. The Warriors led by as much as 68-36 in

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday pledged to continue the legacy of his father and namesake, former president Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr. Marcos commemorated the 35th death anniversary of his father, whom he said devoted his life to serve the Filipino people. In a Facebook post, Marcos recalled his promise to honor his father by continuing what he started and did for the Filipinos and the country. ‘My father lived in service to our country. He advocated for development, justice, unity and nationalism. Above all his beliefs was his faith in the Filipino people,’ Marcos said. ‘Thirty-five years

Manila: National University whipped University of the East, 67-39, and stretched its winning streak to six in the UAAP Season 87 women’s basketball at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Saturday. Pringle Fabruada led NU with 11 points and three rebounds while Nicole Pring contributed 10 points, two assists, and one steal. NU likewise extended its winning streak over UE to 27 games. ‘We got balanced minutes today and yes, we got our sixth win, but that’s the goal for today after the final buzzer. We want to stay on top,’ NU coach Aris Dimaunahan said. NU eyes

Manila: Some 3,000 foreign workers from Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) with downgraded visas have already left the country, the Bureau of Immigration said in a news release on Saturday. During a meeting of the “Task Force POGO Closure,” BI Officer-in-Charge Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado, reported that as of Sept. 24, they have downgraded 5,955 visas. Of the total, some 55 percent are already out of the Philippines. The task force is composed of the Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation, Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission and the BI. Also in attendance