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103 areas under state of calamity due to heat
A total of 103 cities and towns have been placed under a state of calamity because of El Niño, while the number of persons affected by the weather phenomenon has reached 2.1 million, according to Task Force El Niño spokesman and Presidential Communications Assistant Secretary Joey Villarama......»»
Breaking the cycle of poverty with entrepreneurship
In my recent chat with former presidential spokesman, writer and businessman Ernie Abella, he asked me an interesting question: Can entrepreneurship boost the Philippine economy?.....»»
China ‘cherry-picking facts’ to defend bullying, says PCG
China is “cherry-picking facts” to justify its bullying tactics in the West Philippine Sea, according to Commodore Jay Tarriela, Philippine Coast Guard spokesman for WPS concerns.....»»
Quiboloy not ‘armed and dangerous’ even with 19 guns – PNP
MANILA, Philippines — Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) founder Apollo Quiboloy, who has an arrest warrant for sexual abuse, is not considered “armed and dangerous” even though he has 19 assorted firearms, the spokesman of the Philippine National Police (PNP), Col. Jean Fajardo said, in a press conference on Monday. Fajardo explained that under the.....»»
Jinggoy denies Roque claim on Sierra Madre ‘deal’
It was “unacceptable” for former presidential spokesman Harry Roque to claim that former president Joseph Estrada made a deal with Beijing to remove the BRP Sierra Madre from the Ayungin Shoal, according to Sen. Jinggoy Estrada......»»
3rd telco to offer free WiFi at NAIA
A third telecommunications company will offer free WiFi at all the terminals at Ninoy Aquino International Airport to boost the connectivity of the passengers, Manila International Airport Authority spokesman Chris Bendijo said yesterday......»»
Gaza: Starving children should be ‘an alarm like no other’, says UN
The United Nations on Tuesday called on the international community to “flood” Gaza with aid amid reports that children are dying of starvation in the war-torn territory. “With children starting … to die from starvation, that should be an alarm like no other,” Jens Laerke, spokesman for the UN humanitarian agency, told reporters in Geneva......»»
DA moving to prevent decline in onion farmgate price
Efforts are now being done to prevent the further decline in the farmgate price of onions as farmers are forced to sell their produce at about P20 per kilo, Department of Agriculture spokesman Arnel De Mesa said......»»
Roque: Duterte got info ‘he may be arrested any time’
Former president Rodrigo Duterte claimed to have information that he could be arrested “any time” in light of the International Criminal Court probe into his administration’s controversial drug war, according to his former spokesman Harry Roque......»»
Philippines backs Germany’s statement on China
Germany should not be criticized for speaking out against China as its dangerous actions in the West Philippine Sea are also the international community’s concern, according to Philippine Coast Guard-WPS spokesman Commodore Jay Tarriela......»»
Indonesia’s likely new president haunts father of missing activist
Paian Siahaan's son Ucok was among pro-democracy activists who disappeared during the 1998 riots that precipitated the end of authoritarian leader Suharto's rule. Prabowo Subianto was then an influential military commander......»»
Missing secretaries
Last Dec. 22, 2023, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin checked into the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Maryland to undergo treatment for prostate cancer......»»
Gujarat ATS arrests four ISIS terrorists at Ahmedabad airport
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], May 20 (ANI): The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested four Islamic State (ISIS) terrorists from the Ahmedabad airport on Monday. According to officials, all four accused Mohammad Nusrat, Mohammad Nufran, Mohammad Faris and Mohammad Razdin are Sri Lankan nationals and were active members of the banned terror outfit. "An information was received that they are coming to India to commit a.....»»
Philippines says 4 Filipino sailors aboard ship seized by Iranian forces
MANILA, April 14 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines on Sunday said four Filipino sailors were among the crew of a container ship seized by Iranian forces in the Persian Gulf on Saturday. In a statement, the Philippines' Department of Migrant Workers confirmed the seizure of the vessel MSC Aries "with four Filipino seafarers on board," adding that it has contacted the families of the four sailors. The Philippine.....»»
Cesafi men’s v’ball final four still up for grabs after four-way tie in standings
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The final four spots in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (Cesafi) men’s volleyball tournament remained up for grabs as notable teams delivered crucial wins to stay alive during their respective games on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at the University of San Carlos (USC) Main Campus gymnasium. Cesafi volleyball’s defending champions,.....»»
Josh Yugen is now the franchise holder of four national Miss Universe organizations
Dubai-based Filipino entrepreneur Josh Yugen's recent appointment as national director of the Miss Universe New Zealand Organization brings to four the number of national organizations under the Miss Universe brand; including his current franchise/licenses for Miss Universe Bahrain, Miss Universe Egypt, and Miss Universe Pakistan......»»
Want to be an analog astronaut? Prepare to be bored.
'They’re looking for people who can be bored for a very, very long time. Imagine yourself living in Mars — or even just enclosed in a capsule traveling to Mars for four months.... Can you be sitting in a capsule for four months?' Filipino analog astronaut Kristine Atienza says......»»
Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers go head-to-head in an epic Final Four showdow
In a highly anticipated Final Four matchup between UConn and Iowa, star players Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark faced off once again, reigniting a rivalry.....»»
Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers go head-to-head in an epic Final Four showdow
In a highly anticipated Final Four matchup between UConn and Iowa, star players Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark faced off once again, reigniting a rivalry.....»»
K-pop group Unis with Filipino members to hold fan sign tour in Manila, Cebu
Filipino K-pop singers Gehlee Dangca and Elisia Parmisano along with Filipino-Korean Jin Hyeonju will be visiting the Philippines in May for the fan sign tour of their group, Unis......»»