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EAM Jaishankar conveys PM Modi s greetings as he calls on Philippine President Marcos

Manila [Philippines], March 26 (ANI): External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar on Tuesday called on Philippine President Bongbong Marcos and conveyed the greetings of President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister NarendraModi to President Marcos. "Honoured to call-on President @bongbongmarcos of the Philippines. Conveyed the personal greetings of President @rashtrapatibhvn and PM @narendramodi. Valued his warm sentiments tow.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Marcos tells Filipinos to serve others during Holy Week

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s message to Filipinos during Holy Week encourages tham to "serve others.".....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

MVP, Zobel, 7 others conferred papal award

Metro Pacific Investment Corp. chairman and president Manuel V. Pangilinan and eight others were conferred the papal award Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice at the Manila Cathedral last Wednesday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Except for Vice President, Dutertes skip President Marcos events

Despite a testy exchange about drug use with former president Rodrigo Duterte, President Marcos said he has a lot of fond memories and made lifetime friends in Davao City......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 7th, 2024

Japan boxer, former three-division world champion, trains in Cebu

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former three-division world champion Kosei Tanaka returned to Cebu for some top-notch boxing training.  The 28-year-old Japanese is the former World Boxing Organization (WBO) world minimum, world flyweight, and former world light flyweight champion. He will spend three weeks in Cebu at the ZIP Sanman Boxing gym in Banawa, Barangay Guadalupe. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Cha-cha plebiscite and midterm polls in one event: A test of Comelec s independence

BOTH LEGISLATIVE chambers are now leading charter change discussions. Legislators have repeatedly said that amendments will be limited to economic measures in the 1987 Constitution.Meanwhile, the conduct of the plebiscite had Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chair George Garcia describe the logistical preparations required for it. He argued that it should be held as a separate event from the 2025 midterm electi.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

Comelec cannot conduct Cha-cha plebiscite this year – poll chief

The Commission on Elections cannot conduct a plebiscite for the amendment of the 1987 Constitution this year, according to Comelec Chairman George Garcia......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

Rapper Range999 admits to shooting foreigner for being ‘bastos’ to female friends

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – Rapper-singer Jed Andrew Salera has admitted to shooting a foreign national inside a hotel compound in Cebu City’s early on Sunday morning. Salera, who goes by he professional name “Range999,” said he was angry that Michael George Richey was disrespectful to his female friends and even touched their butts. “Kay katong.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 17th, 2024

Comelec eyes malls as voting centers for 2025 polls

Malls – among other “public places” – are being eyed as voting centers for next year’s midterm elections, to avoid overcrowding at polling precincts and provide convenience to voters, Commission on Elections Chairman George Garcia said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Comelec to carry out mall voting for 2025 polls

“Sa susunod na eleksyon din po lahat ng malls sa buong bansa, lalong lalo na sa Metro Manila, magpapaboto po tayo,” Comelec Chairman George Garcia said. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Comelec: 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. of election day is reserved for seniors, PWDs

MANILA, Philippines — Senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and pregnant women will have the voting precincts to themselves from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. on election day in 2025, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Wednesday. According to Comelec Chair George Erwin Garcia, the voting precincts will be exclusively available to persons meeting any.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

NEWS BRIEFS | 09 March 2024

Marawi votes on 3 additional barangays CAGAYAN DE ORO (MindaNews / 09 March) – Voters in Marawi City on Saturday went to polling precincts to vote on the proposal to create three more barangays. The Commission on Elections held a security command conference Friday morning in Marawi for the March 9 plebiscite. Comelec chair George […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Comelec registration hits 1 million new voters in less than a month

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said there are more than a million registration applicants, barely a month after the registration period started on Feb. 12. Comelec Chair George Erwin Garcia said on Saturday as of March 6, a total of 1,027,572 applications were processed nationwide in Comelec offices, satellite centers and “Register Anywhere Program” (RAP).....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Road blocked following State Highway 2 crash, Waihi, Hauraki District

Police are responding to a two vehicle crash on State Highway 2, near George Street, Waihi, Hauraki District.The crash was reported around 10:45am.One person is in a moderate to serious condition, and one person is in a moderate condition.The road is blocked, and diversions are in place, Motorists are advised to take the alternate route.EndsIssued by Police Media Centre .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Diamante shines anew as Squires rally to shoot down Robins

Letran rode on another gem of a performance by George Diamante as it dealt Mapua its first defeat — a come-from-behind 86-69 victory — while bolstering its title-retention bid in the NCAA Season 99 juniors basketball tourney......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Comelec grants P18-billion election contract to Korean-led consortium

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has approved a nearly P18 billion contract to lease an automated election system for the 2025 midterm polls to a joint venture led by the controversial South Korean company Miru Systems Co. Ltd. Comelec Chair George Garcia announced the decision on Thursday, stating that the poll body unanimously.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Comelec eyeing return of voter’s ID cards

Comelec chairperson George Garcia on Wednesday announced that discussions are underway regarding the reissuance of voter IDs, citing the slow distribution of national IDs as a key reason......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

Wala nga lang si George : Daniel Padilla treats fans to impromptu mini-concert in Siargao

Kapamilya actor Daniel Padilla treated his fans to an impromptu mini concert in Siargao. .....»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

Comelec suspends proceedings for people’s initiative to amend Charter

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday said it will halt all proceedings related to the signature drive for amending the 1987 Constitution via people’s initiative (PI). This includes the Comelec’s acceptance of signatures in their local offices. In a press conference in Manila, Comelec Chair George Garcia said that the commission.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

From ‘Banana Republic’ to ‘UK-low’

The writer George Santayana warned us: “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024