Day: March 9, 2025

Los Angeles: The Department of Tourism (DOT) has extended an invitation to Hollywood executives to film in the Philippines, highlighting the country’s diverse landscapes and vibrant local talent as major incentives for filmmakers. DOT Secretary Christina Frasco made the pitch during a press conference at the Sunset Marquis Hotel in Los Angeles, California. According to Philippines News Agency, Frasco emphasized the Philippines’ natural beauty and the benefits of choosing the country as a filming location. She cited the country’s 7,600 islands, pristine beaches, lush landscapes, and urban cityscapes as reasons why the Philippines is an ideal filming destination. She also

San Juan: Top-seeded National University Nazareth School (NUNS) secured their spot in the final by defeating Adamson University 64-62 in the UAAP Season 87 boys’ basketball at the FilOil EcoOil Centre. Miguel Palanca led the charge for the Bullpups with a double-double, scoring 13 points and grabbing 14 rebounds, paving the way for their second consecutive championship appearance and 11th in the last 12 seasons. According to Philippines News Agency, NUNS will face the second-seeded University of Santo Tomas (UST), which emerged victorious over the third-seeded Far Eastern University-Diliman with a 75-63 win in the preliminary round. NUNS, who finished

Cadiz City: Two regional leaders of the New People’s Army (NPA) were killed in a clash with troops of the Philippine Army’s 79th Infantry Battalion (IB) in the hinterlands of Cadiz City, Negros Occidental on Saturday. According to Philippines News Agency, the 79IB identified the fatalities as Hans ‘Jojo’ Ponteras, in his 40s, acting regional front secretary and finance officer of the Regional Taxation Implementing Group of Komiteng Rehiyon-Negros, Cebu, Bohol, Siquijor; and Marissa Pobresa, 23, a former squad member who later became Ponteras’ primary staff and the unit’s regional communications officer. In a press statement, Lt. Col. Arnel Calaoagan,