Gilas Pilipinas Men wreaked havoc in the second half and whipped Indonesia, 100 70, at the start of their FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers campaign at the Britama Arena in Jakarta on Sunday night.
Gilas Men pulled away from Indonesia late in the first quarter after …
Read MoreAlab Pilipinas tripped Saigon Heat for the second straight time this season in the Asean Basketball League with a 99 79 blowout at the Sta. Rosa Multi Purpose Sports Complex here on Sunday night.
Although playing without Justin Brownlee for the second straight game, Alab …
Read MoreThe northeast monsoon will bring cloudy skies and light rains in Luzon on Monday.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said in its 4 a.m. forecast that Cagayan Valley, Cordillera Administrative Region and the provinces of Aurora and Quezon will have cloudy …
Read MoreThe Department of Tourism in Western Visayas (Region 6) will push for intra-regional tourism to boost the industry in the region following the ban of international flights coming from China due to the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) scare.
During the joint meeting of the Regional Development …
Read MoreThe National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) has ordered the treasure hunting in Pasong village, Igbaras town to stop after the permit of the activity was found unauthorized and considered illegal.
In a letter dated Jan. 31, Jeremy Barns, director-general of NMP, ordered treasure hunting …
Read MoreA labor group on Tuesday pushed for a paid quarantine leave hazard pay for private and public sector workers particularly those quarantined or infected by the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) while performing their jobs.
There is an urgent emerging need for government policy regulation for government …
Read MoreThe city government here hosted the Visayas leg of National Arts Month launching with theme Ani ng Sining: Philippine Arts Festival 2020.
Highlighting the event's launch here on Saturday at the Ormoc Superdome was the presentation of the seven national committees namely Architecture, Cinema, Dance, …
Read MoreThe city government here hosted the Visayas leg of National Arts Month launching with theme Ani ng Sining: Philippine Arts Festival 2020.
Highlighting the event's launch here on Saturday at the Ormoc Superdome was the presentation of the seven national committees namely Architecture, Cinema, Dance, …
Read MoreThis town celebrated its 60th founding anniversary on Thursday through "Hudyaka sa Lubi Festival (Merriment of Coconuts)," a homage to the municipality's coconut industry.
Some 6,000 residents gathered at the municipal plaza to celebrate the festival, which was created in 2007 to promote agricultural and …
Read MoreA song that may yet define what a Cordilleran is will be launched with a music video on February 16.
Stronger and bolder, soaring high together will officially be released in mid-February and its composers, a group of 16 years old and younger are the …
Read MoreThe Sinanduloy Cultural Troupe from Tangub City in Misamis Occidental bested other contingents after winning both the Sinulog-based and Street Dancing competitions in the 2020 Sinulog Grand Parade that culminated at the Cebu City Sports Center here.
The Sinulog Foundation, Inc. announced at past 11 …
Read MoreMANILA Fair weather is expected as two weather systems prevail over the country on Friday.
In its 4 a.m. weather forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the Cordillera and Cagayan Valley regions, as well as the provinces of Aurora and …
Read MoreMANILA The Philippine Embassy in Washington on Friday warned that the United States Senate Resolution calling for the immediate release of detained Senator Leila de Lima "may be potentially interpreted as posing undue interference" in the country's domestic affairs.
The resolution, approved at the committee …
Read MoreMANILA The Philippine National Police (PNP) joined the celebration of the National Human Rights Consciousness Week nationwide with the theme Youth Standing Up for Human Rights, coinciding with the international commemoration of the 71st Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).
In a …
Read MoreMANILA Immigration officials intercepted six suspected human trafficking victims who attempted to leave the country for Lebanon at the Iloilo International Airport (IIA).
In a report to BI Commissioner Jaime Morente Wednesday, Travel Control and Enforcement Unit (TCEU) head Ma. Timotea Barizo said the women, …
Read MoreMANILA The city government of Marikina on Sunday celebrated its Rehiyon-Rehiyon festival which pays tribute to the migrants who have chosen to stay in Marikina and significantly contributed to its progress.
It is annually being celebrated on December 8, coinciding with Marikina's cityhood anniversary.
In …
Read MoreMANILA The armies of the Philippines and Brunei signed on Wednesday the terms of reference that would implement the memorandum of understanding on defense cooperation between the neighboring countries.
Col. Patricio Ruben Amata, acting Philippine Army spokesperson, said signing the TOR were PA commander, Lt. …
Read MoreMANILA Russian Honorary Consul Armi Lopez-Garcia was hailed anew in Manila for recently receiving the Russian Order of Friendship from no less than President Vladimir Putin.
At a reception hosted by Russian Ambassador to Manila Igor Khovaev in Makati City on Wednesday night, the envoy …
Read MoreMANILA The Marikina City government on Monday officially opened this year's Sapatos Festival at the Freedom Park located in front of the City Hall.
Mayor Marcelino Teodoro said the festival aims to boost the city's shoe industry.
Pagsasapatos, ito ang industriya kung saan naging tanyag …
Read MoreMANILA The Marikina City government on Monday officially opened this year's Sapatos Festival at the Freedom Park located in front of the City Hall.
Mayor Marcelino Teodoro said the festival aims to boost the city's shoe industry.
Pagsasapatos, ito ang industriya kung saan naging tanyag …
Read MoreMANILA The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) vehemently denied harassment claims of militant groups following the recent series of law enforcement operations in Bacolod City and Manila, which resulted in the arrest of dozens of suspected militants.
"How can there be one if the …
Read MoreMANILA The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) vehemently denied harassment claims of militant groups following the recent series of law enforcement operations in Bacolod City and Manila, which resulted in the arrest of dozens of suspected militants.
"How can there be one if the …
Read MoreMANILA The number of families affected by the magnitude 6.6 and 6.5 earthquakes that rocked Tulunan, North Cotabato last October 29 and 31 has climbed to 52,195 or around 260,286 persons, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said in its 6 a.m. …
Read MoreMANILA The number of families affected by the magnitude 6.6 and 6.5 earthquakes that rocked Tulunan, North Cotabato last October 29 and 31 has climbed to 52,195 or around 260,286 persons, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said in its 6 a.m. …
Read MoreMANILA The Supreme Court (SC) has granted the request of the judge handling the Maguindanao massacre case for more time to come up with a decision.
Speaking to newsmen Friday, Chief Justice Diosdado Peralta said the court considered the huge volume of evidence and parties …
Read MoreMANILA The Supreme Court (SC) has granted the request of the judge handling the Maguindanao massacre case for more time to come up with a decision.
Speaking to newsmen Friday, Chief Justice Diosdado Peralta said the court considered the huge volume of evidence and parties …
Read MoreMANILA Rains will pour over parts of Luzon as the low pressure area (LPA) outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) developed into a tropical depression Tuesday.
In its 4 a.m. weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the tropical …
Read MoreMANILA Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (MWSI) announced on Friday that it will conduct network maintenance in northern Quezon City next week as part of continuing efforts to improve water services in the West Zone.
In an advisory, the water concessionaire said a new 3.3-ft. diameter …
Read MoreMANILA Fair weather is expected across the country as the northeasterly surface windflow prevails over Luzon.
In its 4 a.m. weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the northeast surface wind flow will bring partly cloudy to cloudy skies with …
Read MoreMANILA Fair weather is expected across the country as the northeasterly surface windflow prevails over Luzon.
In its 4 a.m. weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the northeast surface wind flow will bring partly cloudy to cloudy skies with …
Read MoreMANILA The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday assured that justice will be given to the maltreatment victims and the families.
"But by moving forward, the AFP does not mean simply advancing and forgetting the incident. We yearn to push forth having in …
Read MoreMANILA The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday assured that justice will be given to the maltreatment victims and the families.
"But by moving forward, the AFP does not mean simply advancing and forgetting the incident. We yearn to push forth having in …
Read MoreMANILA Two House leaders on Thursday said the country's improved rankings in the World Bank's ease of doing business report is a testament to the rising business confidence in the reforms instituted by the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte.
In the just-released Doing Business Report, …
Read MoreMANILA Two House leaders on Thursday said the country's improved rankings in the World Bank's ease of doing business report is a testament to the rising business confidence in the reforms instituted by the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte.
In the just-released Doing Business Report, …
Read MoreMANILA The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday said a man who apparently uses the alias "Johnson Lee" entered the country last month.
In a message to newsmen, DOJ Undersecretary and spokesperson Markk Perete said a certain Korean national named Kim Yu Seok entered the …
Read MoreMANILA The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday said a man who apparently uses the alias "Johnson Lee" entered the country last month.
In a message to newsmen, DOJ Undersecretary and spokesperson Markk Perete said a certain Korean national named Kim Yu Seok entered the …
Read MoreMANILA President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Deputy Commandant for Administration, Vice Adm. Joel Garcia, as commandant.
Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said Duterte signed Garcia's appointment paper on Monday, shortly before leaving for his fourth official visit to Japan.
Garcia will assume …
Read MoreMANILA Former Senate President Aquilino 'Nene' Pimentel Jr. passed away at 5 am Sunday, his family confirmed. He was 85.
Our beloved Tatay Nene has joined his Creator at 5 am today Oct 20, 2019. We thank all those who have been a part of …
Read MoreMANILAWhile Russian President Vladimir Putin has assured President Rodrigo Duterte that workers from the Philippines are "most welcome" to Russia, a "robust" legal framework must be crafted first to protect the interest of both employers and employees, Ambassador Igor Khovaev said Thursday.
"President Putin told …
Read MoreMANILA Pope Francis has appointed Fr. Jose Alan Dialogo to head the Diocese of Sorsogon.
According to an article posted on the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) news website, outgoing Sorsogon Bishop Arturo Bastes made the announcement during the ordination of three men …
Read MoreMANILA The trough of typhoon "Hagibis" outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) will bring scattered rain showers in the eastern section of Mindanao.
In its 4 a.m. forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Caraga, Davao region and northern Mindanao …
Read MoreMANILA The trough of typhoon "Hagibis" outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) will bring scattered rain showers in the eastern section of Mindanao.
In its 4 a.m. forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Caraga, Davao region and northern Mindanao …
Read MoreMANILA The northeasterly surface windflow prevails over northern Luzon and will bring isolated rain showers in some areas Friday.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said in its 4 a.m. forecast that Cagayan Valley, Cordillera Administrative Region, and the province of Aurora, …
Read MoreMANILA The northeasterly surface windflow prevails over northern Luzon and will bring isolated rain showers in some areas Friday.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said in its 4 a.m. forecast that Cagayan Valley, Cordillera Administrative Region, and the province of Aurora, …
Read MoreMANILA President Rodrigo Duterte will visit Moscow for a second time this October upon the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, MalacaAang said on Wednesday.
Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo confirmed to reporters that Duterte accepted the invitation of Putin to visit the country.
Ang sabi …
Read MoreMANILA President Rodrigo Duterte will visit Moscow for a second time this October upon the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, MalacaAang said on Wednesday.
Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo confirmed to reporters that Duterte accepted the invitation of Putin to visit the country.
Ang sabi …
Read MoreMANILA Two regional councils in Metro Manila adopted on Tuesday a resolution creating the National Capital Region (NCR) Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NCRTF-ELCAC).
Metro Manila's Regional Development Council (RDC) and Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) unanimously adopted the resolution during …
Read MoreMANILA Two regional councils in Metro Manila adopted on Tuesday a resolution creating the National Capital Region (NCR) Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NCRTF-ELCAC).
Metro Manila's Regional Development Council (RDC) and Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) unanimously adopted the resolution during …
Read MoreMANILA -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said it had already coordinated with the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) for the warrant of arrest issued against Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) leader Jose Maria "Joma" Sison and 37 others.
"Ito naman ay …
Read MoreMANILA -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has expressed its elation over the decision of a Manila court to order the arrest of Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) founder, Jose Maria "Joma" Sison, and 37 other individuals for their alleged involvement in …
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