Category: Fun & Games

Games 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 ko, mag-i-improve at tingin ko, makakapag-practice na tayo (The way I see it, the situation will improve and we can resume our practice) in two weeks’ time,” Mitra said in the online Philippine Sportswriters Association forum.   He based his optimism on what he saw…

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A 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 Sharon Garin filed on July 28 House Bill 7192 to provide response and recovery interventions to companies and workers of the film industry.   A copy of the bill was sent to the media on Thursday.   “The film industry suffered great losses due to…

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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 a…

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Alab 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 s…

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The 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…

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The 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 joi…

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The 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-gene…

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A 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 f…

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The 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…

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This 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, …

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A 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 h…

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The 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.Th…

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MANILA 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 …

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MANILA 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 do…

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MANILA 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…

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MANILA 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 Enforc…

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MANILA 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,…

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MANILA 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 …

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MANILA 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 Ci…

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MANILA 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 in…

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MANILA 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….

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MANILA 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 (NDR…

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MANILA 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 e…

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MANILA 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 Astr…

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MANILA 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…

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MANILA 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 su…

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MANILA 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 f…

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MANILA 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…

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MANILA 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 Ki…

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MANILA 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, …

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MANILA 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 his life. We a…

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MANILAWhile 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,…

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MANILA 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 announcem…

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MANILA 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 Ad…

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MANILA 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…

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MANILA 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 accept…

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MANILA 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 …

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MANILA — 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 …

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MANILA — 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 alleg…

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MANILA National Security Adviser Hermogenes C. Esperon Jr. on Thursday said the government’s intelligence units will be working closely with law enforcers in going after the nearly 2,000 prisoners erroneously released through the misapplication of Rep…

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MANILA — The Rotary Club of Metro Surigao has recognized Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin M. Andanar as among the outstanding Surigaonons in the field of government service.”There is a volume of grateful emotions t…

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MANILA � The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Tuesday reported that 90 percent of national roads and ‘Mabuhay Lanes’ are now cleared while 60 percent of inner roads in Metro Manila are also free of obstructions.MMDA General Manager J…

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MANILA — The Department of Agriculture (DA) reported that damages and losses brought about by Severe Tropical Storm “Ineng” reached PHP163.09 million as of 8 a.m. Tuesday. According to the DA Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM), the increas…

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MANILA — President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Tuesday described the exclusion of the Hacienda Luisita from the agrarian reform program as the greatest aberration done to farmer-beneficiaries.Duterte said although he has nothing against the Aquino family, i…

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CEBU CITY — Forty-four contingents from different local government units (LGUs) in the province of Cebu on Sunday vied for recognition as the best festival in a spectacular comeback of the Pasigarbo sa Sugbo.Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia worked for the return…

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MANILA � Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente on Friday said his office will directly oversee airport operations, particularly passenger inspection in different international airports, as well as the monitoring of suspected terrorists.He noted that t…

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MANILA — Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat has issued a directive to all Department of Tourism (DOT) officials to participate in the lifestyle check of the Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC).This is in line with the PACC’s call on …

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MANILA The southwest monsoon (habagat) will continue to bring scattered rain showers in some parts of Luzon Thursday.In its 4 a.m. weather forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said that Ilo…

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MANILA — President Rodrigo Duterte has signed a law that requires hotels, restaurants, and other establishments to allocate all service charges collected from customers to all covered employees.Republic Act 11360, which the President signed on August …

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MANILA — The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) is the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) best regional office. NCRPO chief, Maj. Gen. Guillermo Eleazar said this was the first time that the office has been named as best police regional off…

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