Day: September 1, 2025

Manila: Far Eastern University (FEU) defeated College of Saint Benilde, 25-21, 25-16, 25-19, Sunday night to rule the Shakey’s Super League (SSL) National Invitationals Batangas leg at the University of Batangas Millennium Gym. According to Philippines News Agency, Gerzel Petallo and Jazlyn Ellarina scored 13 and 12 points, respectively, as the Lady Tamaraws improved their runner-up finish from last year. Congolese Faida Bakanke, named Best Player of the leg, and Alyzza Devosora added 10 points each, while veteran Christine Ubaldo made 14 excellent sets and contributed five points. “Overall, the team showed a good performance. Our passing was a little

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday emphasized the enduring role of the Philippine civil service, urging government workers to adopt reforms that address the evolving demands of the modern era. In his message for the 125th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary, Marcos emphasized the permanence and continuity of the bureaucracy as essential to effective governance, extending beyond electoral cycles. According to Philippines News Agency, Marcos stated that governance acquires coherence only when institutions ensure continuity, permanence, and reliability. He highlighted that in modern Philippines, these conditions converge within the civil service, whose purpose extends beyond merely supporting political authority.

Manila: Vienna emerged victorious with a 22-20 win over Skyliners (Germany) on Sunday night, claiming the FIBA 3×3 World Tour Debrecen title in Hungary. According to Philippines News Agency, Quincy Diggs played a pivotal role in Vienna’s success, earning the MVP honors by scoring eight points. In the semifinals, Vienna defeated Amsterdam RABOBANK with a score of 21-16 to secure their spot in the final. The Skyliners reached their first World Tour final of the season by overcoming Valencia (Spain) with a narrow 21-20 victory in overtime. Niklas Kropp and Stefan Kojic led the Skyliners to an early 9-5 advantage,

Manila: Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity (OPAPRU) Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. on Monday called on all Filipinos to work with the government to sustain the gains of the peace process. “It is not the work of the government alone. It is a shared responsibility that requires all sectors of society to work hand-in-hand to realize our common vision. Everyone has an important role to play in this collective effort. No one should be left behind,” Galvez said in his message for the observance of the National Peace Consciousness Month 2025 this September. According to Philippines

Pasay city: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday said Public Works and Highways Secretary Manuel Bonoan stepped down due to ‘command responsibility’ for alleged anomalies in multibillion-peso flood control projects, even as Malaca±ang moved to create an independent commission to probe deeper into the matter. ‘He took responsibility. It was under his watch when all these things happened, when all these problems happened. Under the principle of command responsibility, he felt that he should leave his post,’ Marcos told reporters in an interview in Pasay City. According to Philippines News Agency, the President has appointed former Transportation Secretary Vince