Luzon grid on red, yellow alert — NGCP
The NGCP made the announcement following the shutdown of 19 power plants, with three others operating at reduced capacity......»»
NATO without America
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the most successful military alliance in history, is stronger than it’s ever been. Russia’s February 2022 invasion of Ukraine made NATO’s continuing purpose and value crystal clear, and the organization brought in able new members Finland and Sweden......»»
Hoffman establishes new Philippine 100m hurdles record
Olympic aspirant Lauren Hoffman has made a habit of rearranging national records lately......»»
Lapu-Lapu accident kills motorcycle rider
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu- A motorcycle rider no longer made it to his supposed destination in Brgy. Pusok alive after he crashed on the gutter of ML Quezon Highway in Brgy. Ibo in Lapu-Lapu City. The tragic accident happened Sunday dawn near Gate 4 of the Mactan Export Processing Zone. According to the Traffic Enforcement Unit.....»»
Taylor Swift, boyfriend Travis Kelce spotted dancing at Coachella
Taylor Swift made a much-speculated on appearance at Saturday's Coachella festival... as a fan, canoodling and dancing with beau Travis Kelce as Bleachers performed a rollicking set......»»
Philippines: New Drug War Declared in Davao City
(Manila) - The mayor of Davao City in the Philippines, Sebastian Duterte, recently declared a new "war on drugs," suggestive of the abusive campaign of his father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, Human Rights Watch said today. Local authorities killed five people in the 24 hours after he made the declaration and at least seven within a matter of days.The failu.....»»
Thompson makes strong return for Ginebra
Returning for Barangay Ginebra, former PBA Most Valuable Player Scottie Thompson made an immediate impact for the Gin Kings......»»
3 Philippine universities make global rankings based on subjects
Three higher educational institutions in the country made it to the global rankings of think tank Quacquarelli Symonds......»»
San Fernando City centenarians receive P100,000 each as Christmas gift
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union, Dec. 17 (PNA) — The city government made Christmas merrier for four centenarians here when it gifted them with P100,000 each during the Christmas program of the........»»
China coercing Japan, Philippines, others, says US Ambassador to Japan
WASHINGTON, D.C.: This week, Rahm Emanuel, U.S. Ambassador to Japan, said China constantly coerces and pressures other countries, including Japan and the Philippines. He made this comment during an event at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington days before a summit between U.S. President Joe Biden, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, and Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr......»»
James Taylor in Manila redux, 30 years later
Good things come to those who wait, not least to James Taylor and his fans who turned the Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena on April 8 into one giant folk house and speakeasy when the artist-musician had a sequel show to his 1994 Folk Arts Theater presentation. There was no rushing him or them through 18 well-loved songs that made a roller coaster of the years, making most listeners there that night realize that, to paraphrase the lyrics of one of his songs, the secret to growing old is learning how to take things calmly......»»
How Marco Gallo takes care of Heaven Peralejo during filming
In Viva Films’ “Sunny,” Marco Gallo made a cameo role, and his perennial onscreen partner Heaven Peralejo was thankful that he became part of it. She said Marco brought good vibes on set and took good care of her during filming......»»
DepEd says return to old school calendar beneficial to students, teachers
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) On Wednesday emphasized that shortening the timeframe for returning to the previous school calendar schedule would greatly affect the welfare of both students and educators. DepEd made the pronouncement after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said that the government is now looking for ways to bring back the.....»»
Palisada: Christmas made in China and other holiday trash
Palisada: Christmas made in China and other holiday trash.....»»
Sticky food inflation
Decades of incompetence and corruption at the Department of Agriculture have made food inflation rather sticky for us these days......»»
More E. Visayas LGUs named among most competitive by DTI
COMPETITIVE CITY. The Tacloban City Hall. The city has been selected as one of the most competitive areas in the country in the 2020 cities and municipalities competitiveness index of the Department of Trade and Industry. (PNA file photo) TACLOBAN CITY – More local government units (LGUs) in Eastern Visayas have made it to the […].....»»
Amidst heat wave, officials ensure health of Davraa participants
The City Social Welfare and Development Office and the City Sports Development Division made efforts to ensure the well-being and health of the participants in the week-long Davao Regional Athletic Association (DAVRAA) 2024 amidst the heat wave and pertussis (whooping cough) in the city......»»
FACT CHECK: One-time P10,000 benefits for senior citizens false
The YouTube Channel Balitang Pinas made a video claiming senior citizens or persons aged 60 years old and above who have obtained their senior citizen’s ID can now obtain a financial incentive worth 10,000 pesos......»»
‘Remember heroes on Day of Valor’
In commemoration of Araw ng Kagitingan or Day of Valor today, Antipolo Bishop Ruperto Santos recognized yesterday the sacrifices made by Filipino heroes who fought for the country’s freedom......»»
Marcos orders review of disabled soldiers’ separation benefits
In his speech during the commemoration of Day of Valor, Marcos ordered the defense, budget and finance departments to study the existing separation benefits “to see if they are commensurate with the sacrifices they have made.”.....»»