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: Arellano University pulled off a 72-70 victory over reigning champion San Beda University, 72-70, to boost its semifinal bid in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Season 100 men’s basketball at FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City on Saturday. Lorenz Capulong had 13 points, seven rebounds, two assists and one steal as the Chiefs tied the San Sebastian College-Recoletos Stags at 2-5. Jaedan Ongotan also made 13 points to go with three rebounds, two assists and two steals for Arellano, which also beat San Beda in the second round last season. Ernest Geronimo chipped in 12 points, four

Manila: A vibrant show of the enduring Spanish influence on Philippine culture and the Filipinos’ deep devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary took center stage at the recently held Fiesta Hispano-Filipino in Intramuros. The event, a culminating part of the month-long Fiesta de Intramuros that honors the walled city’s patroness, Nuestra Señora de la Consolación y Correa, highlighted the intricate and centuries-old bond between Spain and the Philippines. Guests were treated to nostalgic performances of Filipino folk songs like ‘Leron Leron Sinta’ and ‘Kalesa,’ celebrating the Philippines’ cultural legacy, as well as renditions of iconic Spanish songs such as ‘Hasta

Manila: The New Zealand government on Saturday said the joint sail among the Philippines, Australia, the United States, Japan, and its naval force is a demonstration of the five nations’ commitment to stability in the region. In a statement sent to the Philippine News Agency, the New Zealand Defense Force (NZDF) confirmed that the multilateral maritime cooperative activity (MMCA), led by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, was held in the West Philippine Sea. ‘Defense cooperation with partners in our region is commonplace,’ it said. ‘It is an opportunity for the participants to strengthen the defense cooperation between them and

Manila: The New Zealand government on Saturday said the joint sail among the Philippines, Australia, the United States, Japan, and its naval force is a demonstration of the five nations’ commitment to stability in the region. In a statement sent to the Philippine News Agency, the New Zealand Defense Force (NZDF) confirmed that the multilateral maritime cooperative activity (MMCA), led by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, was held in the West Philippine Sea. ‘Defense cooperation with partners in our region is commonplace,’ it said. ‘It is an opportunity for the participants to strengthen the defense cooperation between them and