Day: September 28, 2024

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: De La Salle University kicked off its return to the Shakey’s Super League Collegiate Pre-season Championship with a 25-14, 18-25, 26-24, 25-12 victory over University of the Philippines-Diliman at Rizal Memorial Coliseum in Manila on Saturday. Shevana Maria Laput had 18 points — 17 on attacks — while Angel Anne Canino chipped in 14 attacks and two blocks for the Lady Spikers, who needed two hours and 36 minutes to wrap up the Pool C match. La Salle looked unstoppable in the fourth set as middle blocker Amie Provido and Katrina Del Castillo joined hands with Laput and Canino

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

Manila: De La Salle University kicked off its return to the Shakey’s Super League Collegiate Pre-season Championship with a 25-14, 18-25, 26-24, 25-12 victory over University of the Philippines-Diliman at Rizal Memorial Coliseum in Manila on Saturday. Shevana Maria Laput had 18 points — 17 on attacks — while Angel Anne Canino chipped in 14 attacks and two blocks for the Lady Spikers, who needed two hours and 36 minutes to wrap up the Pool C match. La Salle looked unstoppable in the fourth set as middle blocker Amie Provido and Katrina Del Castillo joined hands with Laput and Canino

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