Philippines: Supreme Court Rejects Red-Tagging
(Manila) - The Philippine Supreme Court issued a major ruling on May 8, 2024, declaring "r.....»»
Suspect in 2019 killing of Ed Dizon arrested
By: CMFR StaffPosted on: May 9, 2024, 5:26 pm CMFR/PHILIPPINES - The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) gave an update on the 2019 killing of broadcaster Eduardo "Ed" Dizon on May 3, World Press Freedom Day last week, saying police had arrested Junelle Jane Andagkit Poten, a suspect, on May 2 in Barangay Saguing, Makilala, Cotabato after receiving tips on Poten's whereabouts. .....»»
Afan leads Philippines to 2nd overall finish in Asian grappling tilt
The Philippines, led by world champion Fierre Afan, proved itself as a major Asian grappling powerhouse after finishing second overall in the 2024 United World Wrestling (UWW) Asian Grappling Championship......»»
GOCC dividends surge to P88.6B - The Manila Times
DIVIDEND remittances from state-owned firms have ballooned to almost P89 billion just a little over four months into 2024, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto said on Monday. The government was said to have collected P88.6 billion from 47 government-owned and -controlled corporations (GOCCs) as of May 6, 11 times higher than the P8 billion recorded during the same period last year. "These dividends form a major source of n.....»»
NBA: Rudy Gobert named 2024 Defensive Player of the Year
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert won the 2024 NBA Defensive Player of the Year award on Tuesday, matching a league record by taking the honor for the fourth time. The 31-year-old Frenchman previously captured the award in 2018, 2019 and 2021 while with the Utah Jazz and this season was a key player on a.....»»
MMC eyes adjusting mall hours to ease Metro traffic
With the scheduled rehabilitation of bridges and flyovers along EDSA and other major thoroughfares, a proposal to adjust mall hours is being studied by the Metro Manila Council to help ease traffic congestion in the National Capital Region......»»
SEC files criminal raps vs Abra Mining over alleged fraud
The Securities and Exchange Commission has filed criminal charges against Abra Mining and Industrial Corp. over alleged unauthorized and fraudulent trading of shares from 2015 to 2019......»»
President Marcos wants faster permit process for flagship infrastructure projects
To speed up the implementation of major infrastructure projects, President Marcos ordered government agencies and local government units (LGUs) to further simplify the permitting process for these developments to support the country’s continuing economic transformation......»»
AC Bonifacio buys van as 1st big girl purchase
Dancer-actress AC Bonifacio bought herself a van as her first major purchase......»»
Magnitude 6 earthquake shakes Leyte
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A magnitude 6.0 earthquake has rattled Leyte, Philippines, on the early evening of Friday, May 3. According to the data released by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), the seismic activity occurred at 06:16 p.m. local time. Its epicenter pinpointed at coordinates 10.83°N, 125.30°E, approximately 32 kilometers south and.....»»
Newly renovated CCSC pool reopens, ready for bigger meets
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The new-look Cebu City Sports Center (CCSC) Olympic-sized pool can host major swim meets, as confirmed by Cebu City Sports Commission (CCSC) Chairman John Pages. Pages led the reopening of the pool on Thursday, May 2, in time for the Central Visayas Regional Athletic Association (CVIRAA) meet happening in Cebu City.....»»
Cagayan Valley tennis gets major boost
Tennis enthusiasts in Region II are in for a treat as the Palawan Pawnshop National Tennis Championships (PPS NTC) and the Cagayan Valley Tennis Federation (CAVALTEF) recently joined forces to revitalize and elevate the tennis program in Cagayan Valley......»»
Labor
I was in Malacañang, the presidential palace, yesterday, May 1, to witness three major milestones:.....»»
New lease on life for Salado
It hadn’t been smooth sailing for 5-9 guard Kent Salado in his PBA career. The rocky road has led Salado to Barangay Ginebra, NorthPort, NLEX and now, Phoenix since he was picked 27th overall on the second round in the 2019 draft......»»
No revamp, says DA chief amid NFA, BFAR cases
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Sunday ruled out a major revamp in various agencies under the Department of Agriculture (DA), in the wake of the Office of the Ombudsman’s orders against the heads of the National Food Authority (NFA) and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)......»»
Aaron Sorkin confirms working on follow-up Facebook movie
Sorkin, who depicted the creation and early years of Facebook in 2010's "The Social Network," said the tech giant has since then played a major role in the US' sharp political polarization......»»
Ice Seguerra ibinandera ang Top 4 song na laging kinakanta sa videoke
NAKAKALOKA! 50 songs pala ang pinaghahandaan ng OPM icon na si Ice Seguerra para sa kanyang next major concert na “Videoke Hits” na magaganap sa Music Museum. Kaya naman kahit medyo confident na siya sa mga kakantahin niya sa show ay halos araw-araw pa ring nagre-rehearse ang premyadong singer-songwriter. Nakachikahan namin si Ice at ng.....»»
Dyip pump life on last 8 bid
To reignite its PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals aspirations, Terrafirma needed to pull off something it hasn’t done since 2019 – beat NorthPort......»»
NEDA Optimistic on Economic Growth in the PH for 2024
National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan expressed optimism about the country’s economic growth for 2024. According to Balicasan, major development organizations like the IMF, ADB, and the World Bank expect the country to have an economic growth rate of at least 6%. The IMF projects a growth rate of 6.2%, the ADB […].....»»
After 5-year wait, ALV Films 2nd venture gets theatrical run
The young cast of the director Philip King’s youth-oriented film, “Go! La Union” or popularly “G! LU,” really waited for the theatrical release of their project that has been in the backburner since 2019......»»