Category: General

Manila: Far Eastern University recovered from a set down to beat College of Saint Benilde, 21-25, 25-20, 25-17, 25-17, Sunday and gain a semifinal berth in the 2024 Shakey’s Super League (SSL) Collegiate Pre-Season Championship at Rizal Memorial Coliseum in Manila. Unbeaten De La Salle then outlasted archrival Ateneo de Manila, 25-18, 25-20, 20-25, 20-25, 17-15, to follow FEU to the next round. According to Philippines News Agency, wing spikers Chenie Tagaod, Alyzza Devosora, and Gerzel Petallo produced double-digit scores as the Lady Tamaraws stretched their winning run to seven. Tagaod and Devosora delivered 15 points each for FEU, which

Manila: The Philippine National Police (PNP) will remain on alert, especially in transport terminals, airports, and piers, as commuters return from the provinces after the extended weekend for the observance of Undas (All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days). PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo stated in a radio interview that approximately 18,000 officers were deployed to secure transportation hubs, thoroughfares, and cemeteries. According to Philippines News Agency, Fajardo reported that no significant untoward incidents occurred during the observance of Undas, except for a fire inside the Bagbag Cemetery in Novaliches, Quezon City on November 1, which affected around 30 families.

PUERTO PRINCESA CITY: The Philippines clinched two additional gold medals on Sunday, bringing their total to 11 at the 2024 International Canoe Federation (ICF) Dragon Boat World Championships held in this city. The Filipino paddlers showcased their prowess by winning the 40+ mixed 20-seater 500-meter race with a time of 2:06.34, narrowly defeating competitors from Singapore (2:06.73) and Germany (2:07.98). According to Philippines News Agency, the Philippines also emerged victorious in the women’s 20-seater 2000m event, which featured only two entries. The team completed the race in 10:42.31, surpassing Canada, who finished at 10:48.64. This victory ensures the Filipinos’ overall

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed into law 11 measures creating additional court branches in various parts of the country. Copies of the new laws were released by Malacañang on Sunday. According to Philippines News Agency, Republic Act (RA) 12044 provides for the establishment of 12 additional regional trial court (RTC) branches in the Fourth Judicial Region to be located in Los Baños and Cabuyao, Laguna. The same law also provides for the creation of a Municipal Trial Court (MTC) in Cabuyao. RA 12045 will create two additional RTC branches and two MTC branches in the Ninth Judicial

Manila: Philippine officials sent off the Malaysian government disaster management team at Villamor Air Base in Pasay City on Saturday, expressing profound gratitude for the swift response to the country’s cry for help. The Philippine Air Force (PAF) led the departure ceremony to honor the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF), which played a crucial role in providing humanitarian assistance following the devastation caused by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name Trami) last week. According to Philippines News Agency, the mission, conducted from Oct. 26, involved the deployment of a Eurocopter EC725 Caracal long-range transport helicopter, operated by a team of