The bloodless war against illegal drugs of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s administration will ‘negate’ the attention and condemnation of international watchdog groups. Surigao del Norte Rep. Ace Barbers on Sunday said the government’s method is a…
Day: October 15, 2023
Gov’t orders mandatory repatriation of Filipinos in Gaza
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has ordered the mandatory evacuation of Filipinos in Gaza after raising the alert level to 4. “The Department of Foreign Affairs wishes to inform the public that due to the current situation in Gaza, we have pla…
DTI’s Likha ng Central Luzon Trade Fair draws 165 exhibitors
More micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) will showcase their eco-friendly products in the Department of Trade Industry’s (DTI) Likha ng Central Luzon Trade Fair slated Oct. 25 to 29 at the Megatrade Hall B at SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City. …
Cebu’s Remolino, Laguna’s Ellis rule Nat’l Age Group Aquathlon elite
Andrew Kim Remolino of Cebu and Kira Ellis of Laguna emerged champions in the elite category of the National Age Group Aquathlon at the Vermosa Sports Hub in Cavite on Sunday. Remolino, a silver medalist in the Cambodia Southeast Asian Games last May,…
Congress website ‘temporarily unavailable’; investigation underway
House Secretary General Reginald Velasco on Sunday confirmed that the official website of the House of Representatives is experiencing ‘unauthorized access.’ ‘Immediate steps have been taken to address the issue,’ Velasco said in a statement. He said …
Lady Bulldogs dominate Lady Archers
Seven-time champion National University clobbered De La Salle University, 91-53, to keep its share of second place in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 86 women’s basketball at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Sun…
No transport paralysis on Monday, assures 7 major groups
Seven major transport groups will not join the planned nationwide strike on Monday, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. assured on Sunday. Abalos said leaders of the transport groups dubbed ‘Magnificent…
LGUs rev up for PNVF Challenge Cup in November
Nearly three weeks of volleyball action are scheduled in November with the staging of the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) Challenge Cup at Rizal Memorial Coliseum in Manila. Nine men’s teams and six women’s squads — all local governm…
San Sebastian whips EAC in NCAA men’s basketball
San Sebastian College downed Emilio Aguinaldo College, 86-70, to boost its Final Four bid in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Season 99 men’s basketball at Filoil EcoOil Arena in San Juan City on Sunday. Raymart Escobido fired four …
Palestinian, US presidents discuss Gaza developments in phone call
The presidents of Palestinian and the US discussed developments in the Gaza Strip on Saturday amid an Israeli intensified onslaught. Mahmoud Abbas told Joe Biden on the telephone that the two-state solution can only achieve peace and security in the r…