Day: March 20, 2025

Manila: National University’s Bella Belen and Ateneo de Manila University’s Kennedy Batas have emerged as the frontrunners in statistical points (SP) after the first round of the UAAP Season 87 collegiate volleyball tournament. Belen, who stands at 5-foot-8, has previously been named MVP in Seasons 84 and 86, and currently boasts 159.600 SPs in the women’s division. According to Philippines News Agency, Belen, an opposite spiker, is seventh in the league with 107 points and ranks eighth in spiking efficiency at 33.47 percent. She leads in aces with 0.63 per set, is sixth in digs at 2.60 per set, and

Manila: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Thursday opened the enrollment period for those who will be using the online voting and counting system (OVCS) in the May 12 midterm polls. Comelec Chairperson George Garcia reminded the over 1.2 million registered overseas voters to start enrolling for the internet voting. According to Philippines News Agency, Garcia emphasized the importance of enrollment for verifying voters’ identities. “We need to be sure that it is you voting, and give you your password to be able to use the (internet voting) system,” he added. He also encouraged families of Filipinos abroad to motivate

Manila: The Philippines and India are actively working on arranging a state visit by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to India, aiming to coincide with the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations. According to Philippines News Agency, Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo revealed during a television interview in India that the two countries are hopeful to organize the visit as soon as possible within this year. Both sides are eager to see several agreements and “concrete deliverables” signed during this potential visit. Manalo mentioned that discussions regarding the visit have been ongoing, with further talks taking place

Manila: Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday expressed support for the National Bureau of Investigation’s (NBI) initiative to investigate vloggers and online trolls disseminating false information on social media platforms. “With more people relying on social media for information, the proliferation of fake news has increased over the years, necessitating government intervention,” Gatchalian said in a statement. “I fully support the NBI’s decision to probe vloggers peddling fake news.” According to Philippines News Agency, spreading disinformation poses a serious threat to public trust and unity. Gatchalian urged the NBI to file appropriate charges against individuals who deliberately spread false information, particularly

Manila: The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines has tapped the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to help strengthen measures against illegal chartered flights. CAAP on Thursday said the FAA conducted a virtual briefing about illegal charter operations on March 19. According to Philippines News Agency, “Among the topics discussed include aviation safety risks and regulatory concerns, identifying illegal charter operations, and the latest trends and enforcement measures,” CAAP information officer Bea Bernardo told the agency. CAAP reaffirms its dedication to strengthening regulatory enforcement and increasing awareness to protect passengers and uphold the integrity of aviation operations through international