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House expedites release of P35M aid for Davao disaster victims

The House of Representatives, in collaboration with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., is expediting the release of P35 million in financial aid and 17,500 food packs to assist the seven congressional districts affected by recent flooding and landslides in the Davao Region. Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez emphasized the urgency of their efforts, aiming to provide substantial assistance to the nearly 45,000 affected families and over 187,000 individuals in the region. Coordination with the Department of Social Welfare and Development is underway to swiftly release PHP5 million to each district through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations program. The financial aid will support various relief efforts, including infrastructure reconstruction and medical assistance. Tingog Party-list representatives also expressed their commitment to ensuring the assistance reaches those most in need......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Aquilino Pimentel III, ex-speaker Velasco biggest Congress spenders in 2022

Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III was the biggest spender among senators in 2022 with almost P130 million, while Sen. Mark Villar was the most frugal with expenses at only P35 mill.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

Smart boosts basketball development with NBTC

Smart Communications, Inc. continues to support the development of basketball in the country with the successful run of the National Basketball Training Center League......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

Fil-Am hooper to hold basketball camp before NBTC stint

Filipino-American basketball player Braylon “BJ” Williams will be paying it forward to the local hoops community right before he makes waves in the upcoming National Basketball Training Center (NBTC) Manila Live tournament next week......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

Mac Tallo: A dominant force in the local basketball scene

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Undoubtedly, Mac Jayven Tallo, popularly known as “Spida Mac” Tallo, is one of the finest guards in the local basketball scene. In addition to being an elite point guard, Tallo has had an undoubtedly tumultuous basketball career. Most recently, the 30-year-old Cebuano point guard has been in the news for the controversy he.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Another ugly walkout mars Sinulog Cup basketball

CEBU CITY, Philippines– Another walkout marred the already tainted Sinulog Cup 2024 Basketball Cup and this time it happened in Friday night’s semifinal round. The OCCCI Sheermasters-Ormoc marched to the championship round after the United Negros Basketball League (UNBL) All-Stars left the court with 14.7 seconds left in the game while trailing , 73-74.  As.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

LTU to aid Gilas’ Olympic bid?

One of the top basketball countries in the world has offered to help Gilas Pilipinas in its quest to qualify for the basketball tournament of the Paris Olympics. In an exclusive interview with The Star, Dr. Mindaugas Balciunas, secretary-general of the Lithuanian Basketball Federation (Lietuvos Krepsinio Federacija), revealed that they have invited the Philippine men’s national team to a series of tune-up games in Lithuania prior to the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament which is in Latvi, just  across their border......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Sinulog Cup 2024: Best commercial teams in VisMin clash for basketball supremacy

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Some of the best commercial basketball teams in the Visayas and Mindanao will vie for supremacy in the Sinulog Cup 2024 Basketball Tournament scheduled from January 23-27, 2024.  The tournament will field six commercial teams from Cebu, Bacolod, Tacloban, Ormoc, and Marawi City, while two Cesafi member schools will join this.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Bulldogs secure stunning win vs Alicia/KSB in cash-rich Sibugay cage wars

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Cebu’s basketball stars showcased their skills at the beginning of the 2024 Governor Ann K. Hofer Invitational Basketball Championships Araw Ng Sibugay on Wednesday evening, February 14, 2024, at the Ipil Provincial Capitol Gym in Zamboanga Sibugay. This was following the National University (NU) Bulldogs’ surprising victory over the tournament’s defending champions,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Cebu Daily Newscast: Murder raps filed vs suspect in hit-and-run of basketball player

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. Murder raps filed vs suspect in hit-and-run of basketball player Police in Cebu City have filed today, February 8, a charge of murder against the suspect behind the fatal hit-and-run.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

Spy Wednesday

What significant event took place on the Wednesday of the Holy Week? If Maundy Thursday was all about the Last Supper, the betrayal of Jesus, etc. and Good Friday was all about the kangaroo trial, torture and crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ and Easter Sunday was the glorious resurrection of our Lord, what, I wondered, happened on the Wednesday before......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

Valentine’s Day, Ash Wednesday sabay magaganap this year, anong dapat gawin?

MADALAS nating marinig na “Love is in the air” tuwing Pebrero pero paano na lang kung magsabay ang Araw ng mga Puso o Valentine’s Day sa Miyerkules ng Abo o Ash Wednesday? Para sa mga Katoliko, mahalaga ang pagdaraos ng Ash Wednesday dahil ito ang hudyat o simula ng Lenten season. Samantala, isa naman ang.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Lady Spikers UAAP title defense gets tougher with Canino in limbo

Reigning champion La Salle just clinched a Final Four slot but it has to shore up its drive to a successful UAAP women’s volleyball title retention bid in a tougher journey ahead, without the reigning Most Valuable Player Angel Canino......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

La Salle s Canino comes to UAAP game day with right arm injury

After days of speculation online, DLSU Lady Spikers ace Angel Canino showed up to game day in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament on Thursday at the Mall of Asia Arena with a sling on her right arm, alluding to a potential arm injury......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Green Spikers dispose of Maroons in UAAP men s volleyball

The La Salle Green Spikers booted the University of the Philippines out of Final Four contention in the UAAP Season 86 men's volleyball tournament after sweeping the Fighting Maroons, 25-20, 25-16, 25-14, Thursday at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

UAAP volleyball enters break amid wide-open semis race

It’s the calm before the storm as teams embark on a much-needed pause ahead of an expected all-out race to the UAAP Season 86 volleyball tournaments Final Four......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

Volleyball MVPs Belen, Ybanez named UAAP Players of the Week

Leaders are expected to be counted upon when their teams need them the most, and that is exactly the role Bella Belen and Josh Ybañez filled as the crucial second round got going in the UAAP Season 86 volleyball tournaments......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Blue Eagles reassert mastery over Maroons in UAAP women s volleyball

The Ateneo Blue Eagles swept their UAAP Season 86 women's volleyball series with the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons, blasting their Katipunan rivals 25-14, 25-20, 25-15, Sunday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

UAAP finals losses in last year of eligibility fuel UP s Cagulangan

It’s been a couple of months since, but graduating UP guard JD Cagulangan continues to hold near the sting of his most recent UAAP finals loss at the hands of the DLSU Green Archers last December......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

UAAP men’s volleyball: Tamaraws win 3rd straight; Falcons sweep Red Warriors

Far Eastern University Tamaraws won their third straight game in the UAAP Season 86 men’s volleyball tournament after carving out a five-set victory over the La Salle Green Spikers, 16-25, 25-21, 34-32, 20-25, 15-8, Saturday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024