Day: September 16, 2025

Manila: The Philippines will send 136 athletes to the 3rd Asian Youth Games set Oct. 22 to 31 in Manama, Bahrain. ‘We’ll field a compact team of promising athletes who are all potentially our future Olympic, world and regional champions,’ Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham ‘Bambol’ Tolentino said Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, Ramon “Tats” Suzara, president of both the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) and Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC), will serve as chef de mission of Team Philippines. Promising boxer Leo Mhar Lobrido and young volleyball star Harlyn Serneche are the flag-bearers in the parade of countries during

Manila: London-based aviation analytics company Cirium has named Philippine Airlines (PAL) the most punctual airline among Asia Pacific carriers in August, scoring an 89.37 percent on-time performance (OTP) rating. The flag carrier’s OTP rating was significantly higher than the average 80.83 percent rating attained by the top 10 Asia Pacific airlines in the same month. According to Philippines News Agency, PAL senior vice president for the Operations Group Roland Narciso stated, “We laud the efforts of our engineers, ground and flight teams for working towards on-time performance through operational efficiency.” He emphasized the airline’s commitment to enhancing on-time performance, which

Manila: Bus and taxi drivers, as well as teachers, may soon avail of the government’s PHP20-per-kg. rice program, the Department of Agriculture (DA) announced on Tuesday. The expansion follows the official rollout of the “Benteng Bigas Meron (BBM) Na” program to tricycle and jeepney drivers who are part of operators’ and drivers’ associations. According to Philippines News Agency, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. mentioned the department’s coordination with other government sectors to prioritize specific groups. He indicated that a finalized list of beneficiaries would be available next week. The DA is expanding coverage weekly to ensure the program’s full

Manila: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is reaffirming its commitment to support repatriated overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), ensuring that no one is left behind from the moment they land at the airport up to their reintegration in their communities. According to Philippines News Agency, Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao emphasized the agency’s role in looking after the welfare of repatriated OFWs. Dumlao stated that the DSWD provides various services based on the needs of the returning workers. This initiative is part of the department’s broader mandate to cater to the poor and vulnerable sectors. Upon arrival at the

Bacolod city: Denise Mendoza and Ethan Lago showcased exceptional performances at the ICTSI Negros Occidental Junior PGT Championship in Bacolod City, claiming victories in their respective divisions. Mendoza secured the girls’ 7-10 title with a total score of 142, following her impressive rounds of 70 and 72. Her performance was marked by a commanding 33-shot victory over Ana Marie Aguilar, who finished with a score of 175, and Faith Reosura, who completed the podium with 189. According to Philippines News Agency, Mendoza’s victory added 15 points to her tally, bringing her total to 45 points and placing her at the