The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has called for all delegations for the Tokyo Olympic Games to have both male and female flag bearers at the opening ceremony.
The IOC said in a joint statement with the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee, …
Read MoreWe hear some parents complain that their kids are always glued to their mobile phones, “addicted” to gaming. Does that mean mobile gaming is bad? Does it bring any good?
For mom of two, Glenda Flaviano, mobile gaming is actually one of her platforms to …
Read MoreTokyo Olympics chief Yoshiro Mori resigned over sexist comments made at a meeting, Kyodo news agency reported on Friday.
Mori, who has led the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee since 2014, drew widespread criticism after saying that “women talk too much” in a meeting of the …
Read MoreTonyboy Liao, the architect of the last Philippine team to win the volleyball gold medal in the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, has been put into task of managing the national team once again.
The decision was made following the first board meeting of the new …
Read MoreThe Tokyo 2020 Olympic Basketball Tournaments draw ceremony for both women’s and men’s competitions took place on Tuesday in Mies, Switzerland.
“We are looking forward to enjoying the world’s best basketball players performing this coming July in the capital of Japan,” FIBA Secretary-General Andreas Zagklis …
Read MoreKarate Pilipinas Sports Federation Inc. president Richard Lim said on Tuesday he backs the Olympic Council of Asia’s (OCA) decision to postpone the Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games (AIMAG) this year.
OCA recently moved the AIMAG season to March 2022 due to the coronavirus …
Read MoreAt least 32 active members of the communist New People’s Army (NPA) formally surrendered to the government on December 26, the 52nd founding anniversary of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP).
Agusan del Norte Police Director, Col. Martin M. Gamba, said Saturday the mass …
Read MoreNational athletes are now allowed to resume training for the Tokyo Olympics in a “bubble-type” setting amid the prevailing coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic, Malacañang announced Tuesday.
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) has …
Read MoreThe Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Sunday said local government units (LGUs) “enjoy local autonomy, are not stupid to support the godless and obsolete ideology of communist terrorist groups (CTGs) and are fed up with the Communist Party of the Philippines-New …
Read MoreThe historic walled city of Intramuros has emerged as Asia’s leading tourist attraction in the 2020 World Travel Awards, besting such world-class landmarks as India’s Taj Mahal and the Great Wall of China.
This is the second time the Philippine destination won the title after …
Read MoreThe Games and Amusements Board (GAB) on Friday decided to reinstate Calvin Abueva’s professional athlete license.
GAB chairman Baham Mitra announced that the Phoenix forward can get his license back in a major breakthrough toward his possible return to action for the upcoming Philippine …
Read MoreInternet cafes, gyms, fitness studios, and sports facilities are now allowed to operate in the city of Manila in a limited capacity and in compliance with imposed safety health protocols, Manila Mayor Francisco ‘Isko Moreno’ Domagoso said Tuesday.
“If your business is internet café, …
Read MoreBulakenyos commemorated on Sunday the 170th birthday anniversary of this town’s greatest son–propagandist and writer Marcelo H. Del Pilar — in a simple yet meaningful way.
Unlike the previous years, the occasion was only marked with a wreath-laying ceremony in front of Dambanang Marcelo …
Read MoreSenator Christopher Lawrence Go is optimistic the city will celebrate the Kadayawan Festival next year free from coronavirus disease (Covid-19).
The pandemic has compelled the local government to hold most of the Kadayawan festivities online, in keeping with the minimum health standards to contain …
Read MoreGames and Amusements Board golf consultant Oliver Gan bared on Thursday that plans for local golf tournaments, particularly those of the Philippine Golf Tour (PGT), will happen via a bubble.
Gan confirmed in the online Usapang Sports Forum of the Tabloid Organization in Philippine …
Read MoreThe Games and Amusements Board (GAB) has launched a probe regarding the financial status of Global Makati.
In a statement on Saturday, GAB gave the Philippines Football League (PFL) outfit 10 days to explain about the allegations by some of its players that they …
Read MorePhilippine media workers continue to enjoy their freedom in writing any news report concerning the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte, Malacañang said on Saturday.
“Media remains alert and vibrant in their reportage of the government and the actions of officials,” Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque …
Read MoreGames and Amusements Board (GAB) Baham Mitra has expressed optimism that provinces that reverted to modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) would have their quarantine status downgraded to a less strict general community quarantine (GCQ) so that professional athletes could resume their practice.
“Sa tingin …
Read MoreA leader of the House of Representatives is pushing for a measure seeking to accelerate the economic recovery and performance of film companies and improve the vulnerable workers’ quality of life amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic.
House Committee on Economic Affairs Chairperson …
Read MoreGilas 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 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 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 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 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 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 …
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