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Philippines to improve 9 of its islands in South China Sea
MANILA, The Philippines: The Philippines is set to enhance the habitability of islands it considers part of its territory in the South China Sea, according to Romeo Brawner, Manila's military chief. These plans are unfolding amid escalating tensions between the Philippines and China, as both nations claim South China Sea territory and have accused each other of provocative actions in the region. Apart fr.....»»
Philippines to enhance habitability of its islands in South China Sea
MANILA, The Philippines: The Philippines is set to enhance the habitability of islands it considers part of its territory in the South China Sea, according to Romeo Brawner, Manila's military chief. These plans are unfolding amid escalating tensions between the Philippines and China, as both nations claim South China Sea territory and have accused each other of provocative actions in the region. Apart fr.....»»
Eva Darren s family accepts FAMAS apology for snubbing incident
The family of Eva Darren has accepted the apology of Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards (FAMAS). .....»»
Marcos accepts credentials of 8 non-resident ambassadors
President Marcos has received the credentials of eight new non-resident ambassadors, expressing hope that the Philippines would forge closer ties with their countries......»»
Marian Rivera accepts Ben& Ben song dance challenge
Marian Rivera is back to show her dancing grooves as she accepted Ben&Ben's challenge to dance along to their "Could Be Something" song. .....»»
Joey Reyes accepts the FDCP challenge despite some apprehensions
Even before officially becoming the new head of the Film Development Council of the Philippines, Jose Javier Reyes was widely expected to take over after Tirso Cruz III stepped down......»»
PSE EASy platform now accepts online banking for payment of IPO subscriptions
The PSE announced that it added some new features to the PSE EASy platform that allow Local Small Investors (their words, not mine) to buy IPO and follow-on offering shares using an online banking payment system......»»
Courage and hope: Sarah Geronimo accepts Billboard s Global Force Award
Pop singer Sarah Geronimo expressed immense gratitude upon accepting the Global Force award from Billboard's Women In Music 2024......»»
Old Colleagues
Former President Rodrigo Duterte is welcomed by his former colleagues in the City Government of Davao—(L-R): Tonying Llamas, Wendell Avisado, and Verner Monsanto—at the Grand Men Seng Hotel in Davao City Tuesday evening (30 January 2024). Duterte faced the press anew for his squabble with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. MindaNews photo.....»»
China Coast Guard water-cannons anew Ayungin-bound civilian Philippine boat
A China Coast Guard vessel again blasted a Filipino supply boat with water cannons during the latter's attempt to bring much needed supplies to soldiers stationed at the Ayungin (Scarborough) Shoal......»»
PRO-11 ready to face Davao LGU on relief of police officers
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 29 May)—The Police Regional Office – Region 11 (PRO-11) said they are ready to face any probe or invitation from the local government unit here regarding the relief of 35 personnel from the Davao City Police Office (DCPO). This after Vice Mayor Melchor Quitain, presiding during the council session Tuesday morning, […].....»»
Senate sends ‘polite invitation’ to Chinese embassy officials
The Senate panel cannot compel Chinese embassy officials to attend its investigation into the alleged wiretapping incident, Sen. Francis Tolentino admitted yesterday......»»
Sitoy-Cho’s lawyer says judge handling her case ‘biased’
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The legal counsel of former Cordova Mayor Therese Sitoy-Cho described Mandaue City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 55 Judge Ferdinand Tapado Rafanan as biased in handling the case of his client. Lawyer Edgar Gica also denied the allegation that his client ignored the invitation to attend an arraignment on April 23......»»
Qatar’s emir visits Philippines to meet with Marcos
Sheikh Tamim is scheduled to be in Manila from April 21 to 22 upon the invitation of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. .....»»
Katrina Velarde tumanggi sa Britain’s Got Talent; inoperahan sa appendix
NAIMBITAHAN ang tinaguriang “Suklay Diva” at certified Birit Queen na si Katrina Velarde para makipaglaban sa “Britain’s Got Talent.” Natanggap daw ni Kat ang invitation mula sa naturang reality talent competition nitong January, 2024 pero tinanggihan daw niya ito. “I’m still getting inquiries to join some international competitions pero para po sa akin, tapos na.....»»
A French sojourn
My wife Beng and I were in France last week to give a series of lectures at the invitation of the Paris Institute of Political Studies, better known as SciencesPo......»»
Joecon and the candle that will never go out
I got an invitation a couple of weeks back to receive an award on behalf of my father, Jose “Joecon” Concepcion Jr. I forgot about it until I was handed the letter to remind me of the event as I was about to sit down for an interview......»»
Clash of schedules
The Philippine men’s national basketball team will not be able to take advantage of the invitation from the Lithuanian Basketball Federation to play friendlies there right before the final FIBA Olympic Qualifier in neighboring Latvia......»»
Riding the Wave
Unbound from desk work, I finally attended an afternoon press event for the unveiling of Security Bank’s newest credit card offering at The Island at the Palace in Bonifacio Global City in Taguig last week and followed the invitation instructions to come in resort wear, or at least in what in my book is equivalent to resort wear......»»
NBA: Embiid on MVP requirement, says ‘If he misses out, so be it’
PHILADELPHIA — Ime Udoka in his one year as a 76ers assistant got close enough to Joel Embiid to earn an invitation to the MVP’s wedding to Anne de Paula last July. Udoka also saw up close in that one year that Embiid — already an All-Star and one of the best big men in.....»»