State of free speech will affect PH standing in the United Nations
If the Philippines wants to be a member of the United Nations Security Council it has to raise its standards, says UN special rapporteur.....»»
Ban Ki-moon conferred honor, addresses Senate
Former United Nations secretary-general Ban Ki-moon called for unity, for nations to come together in cooperation, partnership and solidarity and to redouble efforts to achieve the 17 sustainable development goals......»»
PUJ driver offers free rides, snacks to passengers on his birthday
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — A jeepney driver from Balud, San Fernando, offered free rides to his passengers on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, as he celebrated his 53rd birthday. Catalino Villasan said that he has been doing this since 2018. In addition to the free rides, he also gave free burgers to his first 60 passengers......»»
Amihan, easterlies to dampen parts of Philippines
State weather bureau PAGASA reported that the northeast monsoon or amihan will affect Northern and Central Luzon while the easterlies will prevail over the rest of the archipelago on Wednesday......»»
Marcos education priorities: Climb world rankings, keep free tuition law
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. believes the government and the private sector must pool their efforts together to improve the state of higher education after a recent Times Higher Education ranking showed Philippine universities' relatively weaker standing compared to other Asian countries......»»
Philippine president leaves for Vietnam for 2-day state visit
MANILA, Jan. 29 (Xinhua) -- Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos left for Vietnam on Monday for a two-day state visit to boost cooperation. "Maritime cooperation will be one of the cornerstones of the strategic partnership which we are going to forge, and we hope to strengthen this aspect during my visit to promote peace and stability in our region," Marcos said in his departure speech. He adde.....»»
US-Phl-Japan trilateral security cooperation essential
During the state visit of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to the Philippines last November where he delivered a speech before a joint session of Congress, he highlighted the trilateral cooperation between the United States, the Philippines and Japan to protect the freedom of the South China Sea......»»
Cebu City legislators want probe on unregistered motor bancas
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The privilege speech of Councilor Pastor “Jun” Alcover, Jr. during the council’s regular session on Jan. 24 led the other legislators to meet with the representatives of Naval Forces Central (Navforcen), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), and Maritime Industry Authority (Marina). In Alcover’s privilege speech, he recalled the incident that happened on.....»»
Marcial to train in the United States for upcoming pro bout
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist Eumir Marcial will spend his training camp in the United States for his homecoming professional bout tentatively slated in March at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Malate, Manila. The 28-year-old boxer, probably the lone middleweight prospect in the Philippines, flew to the United States on Friday, January.....»»
Taiwan s new President Lai in his inauguration speech urges China to stop its military intimidation
Taiwan s new President Lai in his inauguration speech urges China to stop its military intimidation.....»»
Age Is Just a Number
Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purDon’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12ity. 1 Timothy 4:12.....»»
Speech ni Vice sa ‘Showtime’ kapareho raw sa litanya ni Darryl Yap?
NAPAG-USAPAN nina Nanay Cristy Fermin at Romel Chika sa “Cristy Ferminute” kanina sa Radyo 5 92.3 TRUE FM na ang speech ni Vice Ganda sa “It’s Showtime” ay kinopya raw kay Direk Darryl Yap. “Si Vice hindi pa kumukibo kung kinopya niya ‘yung litanya niya kay direk Darryl Yap. Ang dami-dami, kalat na kalat na.....»»
Speech ni Vice sa ‘Showtime’ kapareho raw sa litanya ni Darryl Yap?
NAPAG-USAPAN nina Nanay Cristy Fermin at Romel Chika sa “Cristy Ferminute” kanina sa Radyo 5 92.3 TRUE FM na ang speech ni Vice Ganda sa “It’s Showtime” ay kinopya raw kay Direk Darryl Yap. “Si Vice hindi pa kumukibo kung kinopya niya ‘yung litanya niya kay direk Darryl Yap. Ang dami-dami, kalat na kalat na.....»»
Red-tagging hobbles free expression and opinion
Freedom of expression and opinion in the Philippines is seriously hampered by the practice of red-tagging, according to Irene Khan, United Nations Special Rapporteur, who wound up a 10-day official visit to the Philippines yesterday......»»
Philippines welcomes UN rapporteur on free expression
The government welcomed yesterday United Nations Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression Irene Khan and promised her full support “in the spirit of openness and cooperation.”.....»»
Pagasa: Mostly cloudy to cloudy skies in Metro Cebu until Feb. 1
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The northeast monsoon, locally known as Amihan, continues to affect the country, according to the state weather bureau stationed in Mactan. Based on Pagasa-Mactan’s weather specialist on Sunday, Jan. 28, Metro Cebu will experience mostly cloudy to cloudy weather conditions in the next five days or until Thursday, Feb. 1. “Ang.....»»
EAM Jaishankar speaks to US State Secy Blinken, two leaders share concern over growing tensions in Red Sea
Washington, DC [US], January 12 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday spoke with US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller informed on Thursday, adding that the two leaders discussed the recent attacks on merchant ships by the Yemen-backed Houthi groups in the Red Sea. The two leaders also reaffirmed their maritime cooperation in the region, the State Departmen.....»»
EAM Jaishankar speaks to US State Secy Blinken, two leaders share concern over growing tensions in Red Sea
Washington, DC [US], January 12 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday spoke with US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller informed on Thursday, adding that the two leaders discussed the recent attacks on merchant ships by the Yemen-backed Houthi groups in the Red Sea. The two leaders also reaffirmed their maritime cooperation in the region, the State Departmen.....»»
United Airlines to Introduce Mile Sharing Feature for Friends and Family
United Airlines to Introduce New “Family Pooling” Feature for Mileage Plus Members United Airlines has exciting news for its Mileage Plus members. The airline is.....»»
Free PhilHealth coverage OK’d for solo parents
Single parents will now be entitled to free coverage of the state-run Philippine Health Insurance Corp. as provided under the law expanding the economic benefits for single fathers and mothers, a senior administration lawmaker disclosed yesterday......»»
CNN Philippines shutting down as losses exceed P5B
MANILA —CNN Philippines is going off the air nearly nine years after debuting into the local broadcasting industry as its local franchise holder decided to pull the plug after accumulating financial losses exceeding P5 billion. The shutdown of the television network —which will affect about 300 employees — will be formally announced on Monday, an.....»»