ASIAD notes
Philippine Sports Commission executive director Paulo Tatad, son of Francisco “Kit” Tatad, who served as minister of Public Information under the late president Ferdinand Marcos Sr., is in his first Asian Games in an official capacity. He said he liked what he saw in the first week he’s been here......»»
Internet sensation nets PBA contract
San Miguel Beer has given Internet sensation Kyt Jimenez a chance to prove himself as a PBA player......»»
Gilas shoots for second win versus Thailand
Gilas coach Tim Cone and his deputies must have spent hours trying to dissect the Thai team the Filipinos are going to face today in the basketball competitions of the 19th Asian Games here......»»
Van der Valk clings to one-shot lead
Guido van der Valk used an early backside slip to stoke up another searing frontside run, leading to a second straight 66 and a continued hold of the lead halfway through the ICTSI Mimosa Plus Championship here in Pampanga yesterday......»»
Constantino sizzles with 66, gains piece of lead
Harmie Constantino put up a sizzling 66 and tied Mikha Fortuna in the lead after 36 holes of the ICTSI Mimosa Plus Championship here yesterday......»»
Exceptions to the rule
There were at least 16 naturalized players listed in rosters at the recent FIBA World Cup with Gilas’ Jordan Clarkson and China’s Kyle Anderson among the few exceptions as “imports” with blood lineage to the countries they represented......»»
PPS-PEPP swings over to Lapu-Lapu
Multi-titled Kimi Brodeth and Mcleen Gomera set out for another title run in the PPS-PEPP junior tennis circuit as they banner the huge field in the Lapu-Lapu City Juniors Fiesta National Tennis Championships beginning today......»»
Gutsy Eala roars to semis
Tennis sensation Alex Eala guaranteed Team Philippines of at least a bronze in individual play while skateboarder Margielyn Didal lost grip of her crown as she tumbled and limped out of the street event Wednesday in the 19th Asian Games here......»»
Smart-MVPSF inter-school taekwondo up
Around 4,000 budding taekwondo jins from around the country vie in the 2023 Smart/MVP Sports Foundation National Inter-School Taekwondo Championships set Sept. 30 to Oct.1......»»
What do you think it means for God to give us His glory?
What do you think it means for God to give us His glory?.....»»
Cristy Fermin dinipensahan si Joey de Leon matapos ang viral ‘lubid’ statement: Hindi naman kasi sinabi na tao lamang
IPINAGTANGGOL ng kolumnistang si Cristy Fermin laban sa publiko ang controversial TV host-comedian na si Joey de Leon. Marami kasi ang pumuna sa “E.A.T.” host dahil sa insensitive joke na binitawan nito on national TV ukol sa “lubid” sa segment ng “Gimme 5”. At sa kaniyang show na “Cristy Ferminute” ay pinag-usapan nila kasama ang.....»»
Maggie Wilson isiniwalat ang ‘smear campaign’ laban sa kanya, mga ‘bayarang’ content creators binalaang umamin bago makasuhan
IBINUNYAG ng dating beauty queen-actress na si Maggie Wilson ang nagaganap na “smear campaign” laban sa kanya at sa pagmamay-ari niyang kumpanya na Acasa Manila. Nitong Martes, Setyembre 26, sunud sunod ang kanyang mga pasabog at mga patunay na ipinost niya sa kanyang Instagram stories ukol sa ginagawang smear campaign laban sa kanya. Maging ang.....»»
Viy Cortez pumayat, mula 94kg naging 60kg na lang: Kung wala pong disiplina sa pagkain, wala pong mangyayari
IBINANDERA ng social media personality at entrepreneur na si Viy Cortez ang kanyang journey ng pagpapapayat. Sa kanyang Facebook post ay proud niyang ibinahagi ang kwento sa likod ng kanyang muling pagpayat matapos ang kanyang panganganak sa kanilang panganay ni Cong TV na si Kidlat. “From 94klo pagkapanganak naging 60klo nako dahil sa pag tanggal.....»»
Risa Hontiveros nadismaya sa P125-M confidential funds na ginastos lang ng 11 araw: Napakagaspang!
DISMAYADO si Sen. Risa Hontiveros sa inilabas na ulat ukol sa paggastos ng Office of the Vice President (OVP) na pinamumunuan ni VP Sara Duterte ng P125 million confidential funds noong 2022 sa loob lamang ng 11 araw. Ang naturang paggastos na ikinagulat ng lahat ay mas maikli pa sa naunang naiulat na 19 araw......»»
‘E.A.T.’ sumulat sa MTRCB, nag-sorry sa viral ‘lubid’ joke ni Joey
HUMINGI ng tawad ang buong pamunuan ng noontime show na “E.A.T” matapos mag-trending ang “lubid” joke ni Joey de Leon. Sa sulat na ipinadala nito sa Movie and Television Review and Classification Board o MTRCB noong Lunes, September 25, nagpaliwanag ito ng kanilang panig ukol sa pangyayari. “We are writing to formally explain an incident.....»»
Andres, Atasha isasabong na ng ‘E.A.T.’ kina Cassy at Mavy ng ‘Eat Bulaga’: Battle of the twins yarn!?
KA-JOIN na rin si Andres Muhlach sa “E.A.T.” at iwe-welcome siya sa noontime show ng TV5 isa sa mga araw na ito. Ito ang ibinalita ni Nanay Cristy Fermin kaninang tanghali sa “Cristy Ferminute” radio program nila ni Romel Chika sa Radyo5 92.3 TRUE FM. “May nag-text po at hindi ko na babanggitin kung sino,.....»»
Robi Domingo flies home on his birthday
Today, Robi Domingo is celebrating his 34th birthday in a whole different way from his previous ones. He comes home from Singapore with his girlfriend Maiqui Pineda who had a medical visit there. After being engaged to Pineda last July, their supposed wedding preparation turned out to be a recovery journey for her as she was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease called Dermatomyositis. Dermatomyositis causes muscle weakness, inflammation, and skin rash. Domingo stood by his fiancée's side from the beginning. He was present to witness her every cry of pain and relief as he tried his best to accompany her with her doctor consultations. The TV host's birthday this year may not be as perfect but this gives him a new perspective (a positive one) in appreciating life. His wish goes for the love of his life to gain complete healing. At the same time, he did not forget to thank everyone for their support and prayers. The post Robi Domingo flies home on his birthday appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Maggie Wilson reveals she is target of paid, coordinated trolling
In an expose usually reserved for politicians, Maggie Wilson revealed a whole ring of influencers that were paid to do a smear campaign against her and boyfriend Tim Connor. In a series of Instagram stories, Wilson illustrated the web of targeted harassment against her. She screencapped conversations, scripts, and how much the recruited trolls were paid in the campaign against her. As Wilson threatened to sue, several of these ‘influencers’ have apologized on their tiktok accounts. Netizens have made memes as to how Wilson was able to take down an entire troll network, and that maybe the controversial P125M confidential funds should go to her instead. The post Maggie Wilson reveals she is target of paid, coordinated trolling appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
AFP works on more improved Phl presence in WPS
The Armed Forces of the Philippines is exerting key efforts to further improve the country’s presence in its territorial waters in the West Philippines Sea. AFP’s Western Command chief Vice Adm. Alberto Carlos said among these efforts include the effective control of all islands now occupied by the Philippines in the WPS, establishing a stronger naval presence, and enhancing maritime domain awareness in these areas. "What is certain is that the solution to the WPS maritime issue is not in the hands of the military alone, but the whole-of-nation approach because it takes a consideration of all matters, not just the military," he said during the Stratbase ADRi forum titled "Implementing a Comprehensive Philippine Maritime Framework to Advance Rule of Law" in Makati City on Wednesday. Carlos underscored that a stronger naval presence involves the Philippine Navy, Philippine Coast Guard, and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources that continuing to conduct maritime patrols in the country’s maritime territory. The WesCom chief also bared the government is slated to come up with a national strategy in the WPS, anchored to the ruling under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. In the same forum, Acting Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Moya Collett has expressed concern over the “destabilizing behaviors” directed against the Philippines, particularly the recent developments in the disputed Spratlys Island and Scarborough Shoal. “There have been a number of reports about destabilizing behavior directed towards the Philippines in the South China Sea and we’re very concerned about that,” Collett lamented. “We want all activities in the South China Sea and throughout the world to be consistent with international law and UNCLOS in particular,” she added. Meanwhile, Collett bared that Australia is eyeing the possibility of expanding its existing coral reef restoration program in the Philippines, covering the Rozul Reef—previously swarmed by the Chinese Coast Guard and Chinese Maritime Militia. This after, the AFP and the PCG reported that corals in Rozul Reef and Escoda Shoal had been “extensively destroyed” after the CCG and CMM vacated the waters. Collett said there are “no specific plans for that at the moment.” “But I think there’s potential for us to do that through our existing marine cooperation program,” she added. The post AFP works on more improved Phl presence in WPS appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Senate eyes increase of DND’s 2024 budget
The Senate on Wednesday assured the Department of National Defense and the Armed Forces of the Philippines that it will push for the allocation of more funds for next year to further strengthen the country’s defense operations. After extensive deliberation, the Senate Committee on Finance has approved the 2024 proposed budget of the DND and its attached, including the revised AFP Modernization Program, “subject to possible budgetary adjustments.” The DND’s proposed budget will then be again submitted to the Senate plenary for deliberation and approval. Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri expressed full support for the defense sector’s efforts to defend the country amid the increasing tension in the West Philippine Sea. With this, Zubiri committed to increasing the DND and AFP’s budget for next year for more heightened defense initiatives. “But you know my dear friends, courage can only take us so far. And that is why, if we really want to truly defend our country and our seas, we must support their budget. Not only the budget that they have now… We’re going to support, through the efforts of the Senate, an increase in their budget, especially in the defense spending,” he said. In his presentation, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said the DND is seeking a total of P229.9 billion in funding under the 2024 National Expenditure Program. Teodoro presented a 12 percent increase compared to the P204.5 billion DND budget allocated under its 2023 General Appropriation Act. Of the budget, the AFP will get P221.6 billion, which will be divided among its major service units including the Philippine Army, Philippine Air Force, and Philippine Navy, as well as the general AFP headquarters and AFP-wide service support units. The DND will get P1.2 billion while the remaining P7 billion will go to civilian bureaus, like the Government Arsenal, Office of Civil Defense, National Defense College of the Philippines, Philippine Veterans Affairs Office, and Veterans Memorial Medical Center. Teodoro said the DND initially requested P115.1 billion for the AFP Modernization Program but was only granted P50 billion. Meanwhile, Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Estrada stressed the need to fast-track equipping the AFP with modern assets to protect the country’s territorial integrity, given the current situation in the West Philippine Sea. Hence then asked Teodoro about the ongoing military modernization: “We are supposed to be in Horizon 3 of the AFP modernization program in 2023. I think we are still in Horizon 2 or Horizon 1. Where are we now?” In response, Teodoro said about 10 percent of the project remains to be accomplished in Horizon 1 while 51 out of 97 projects were already finished in Horizon 2 with some projects will be carried over under Horizon 3. “That’s why we really have to re-strategize it because the paradigms for Horizon 2 may not be valid anymore,” Teodoro said. The military modernization program's Horizon 3 is slated for 2023 up to 2028 while Horizon 2 is from 2018 to 2022 and Horizon 1 is from 2013 to 2018. All these horizons are geared toward acquiring equipment and weapon platforms that would equip the AFP to perform its external defense mandate. An executive session was conducted with the DND after the Senate panel’s approval of its proposal to discuss some adjustments to the funding, particularly those allocated for defending the WPS. Zubiri stressed that he will not allow the Philippines to be bullied. “Hindi tayo pumayag na ma-bully tayo ng ating kapitbahay sa Norte (we didn’t allow our neighbor in the North to bully us). Because of that, we hear you loud and clear. We need more defense spending in our modernization project… We’re here to support you. You’ll see a drastic difference in your budget come this December,” Zubiri said. Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa likewise rallied for the increase of both DND and AFP’s intelligence funds for surveillance and reconnaissance assets. In 2022, DND got P2.3 billion worth of confidential intelligence funds. The agency requested only P1.8 billion in 2023. “With this new defense strategic direction, refocused on archipelagic defense and protection, will there be a corresponding shift, change, or retrofitting of our forces because right now our organization is heavy on the land-based army?” Dela Rosa asked. Teodoro said no changes are needed at the moment as the country needs to sustain internal security. However, he noted the need to strengthen the country’s defense capabilities to cope with the “challenges of time.” The post Senate eyes increase of DND’s 2024 budget appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»