PSA-7: 6.6 million already registered for PhilSys ID in C. Visayas
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Over 6.6 million people in Central Visayas now have Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) IDs. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority in Central Visayas (PSA-7), 6,682,192 individuals are registered, reaching 94.9 percent of their 7,040,833 target. They’ve already given out 4,328,065 physical ID cards and 2,333,544 ePhilIDs since registration began in 2020. The.....»»
House divorce bill moves; no action from Senate
The ball is now in the Senate’s court to pass their own version of the divorce bill, opposition lawmakers said, as they themselves hoped for a speedy third reading for the bill before the 19th Congress ends its second regular session on May 24. Speaking to reporters, Gabriela Rep. Arlene Brosas and ACT Teachers Rep. France Castro.....»»
Natividad rules CEPCA President’s Cup chess tilt
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Seasoned woodpusher Richard Natividad lorded the Cebu Executives and Professionals Chess Association (CEPCA) President’s Cup 2024 on Saturday, May 18. Natividad, a former player of the Toledo Xignex Trojans in the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP), displayed a near-perfect outing in the tournament after scoring 6.5 points in the.....»»
Nash Aguas, Mika dela Cruz nagpakasal na
Nagsugod ang ilang panag-uban isip childhood sweethearts ug niadtong Sabado, Mayo 18, nagpakasal na sila si Nash Aguas ug Mika dela Cruz. “Walking towards my God-sent, my Love., and my forever,” sey ni Mika sa usa ka social media post. Iya kining giubanan sa hashtag nga “#NASHakanyanasiMIKA”. READ: Nash Aguas and Mika dela Cruz remember.....»»
Cong. Duke Frasco Cup fires off in Liloan
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cong. Duke Frasco Cup, one of northern Cebu’s biggest sports events, officially kicked off on Saturday, May 18, at the Liloan Sports Complex. More than a hundred athletes from the municipalities of Borbon, Carmen, Catmon, Compostela, Liloan, Pilar, Poro, San Francisco, Sogod, and Tudela and Danao City paraded during the.....»»
Partido Federal inks unity pact with NPC
MANILA, Philippines — Stressing that it is not a “marriage of convenience” in politics but a “need to unite for the greater good,” President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the signing of a pact between his political party and the Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC) ahead of the much-anticipated 2025 midterm elections. Marcos, chair of the Partido.....»»
AEBC 7th Corporate Cup quarterfinals officially set
CEBU CITY, Philippines — EGS mounted a second-half comeback to clinch a hard-earned 65-61 victory against Phelps Dodge at the end of the elimination round of the Architects and Engineers Basketball Club (AEBC) 7th Corporate Cup on Saturday, May 18, at the University of San Carlos (USC) Main Campus gymnasium. With the victory, EGS clinched.....»»
Evangelista, Santor, Melencio stand out in COPA swim tilt
Young swimmers Aishel Evangelista, Patricia Santor and Ricielle Melencio shone bright in the Congress of Philippine Aquatics (COPA) One for All-All for One National Capital Region swimming championship as the tourney ended on Sunday......»»
“A holy day has dawned upon us”
Despite our natural awkwardness in believing this truth of our faith, the truth is that we have been created to be like God, to share in his very life and nature......»»
NMP 2023 breaks waves; Eyes bigger accomplishment in 2024
The National Maritime Polytechnic (NMP) takes pride in announcing a year of remarkable achievements in 2023, setting new standards and exceeding expectations......»»
For kin and advocates, justice remains elusive for children’s rights defender Sally Ujano
Just last year, the United Nations (UN) Women - Philippines also recognized the contribution of Ujano in championing human rights. She received a distinction as a Feminist Champion against Gender-Based Violence, along with other long-time women’s rights defenders Aida Santos, former executive director of Women's Educational, Development, Productivity, & Research Org (WeDpro) and Princess Nemenzo, former executive director of WomanHealth. The post For kin and advocates, justice remains elusive for children’s rights defender Sally Ujano appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Rights ‘superbody’ needs monitoring
It has been 36 years since president Corazon Aquino created the Presidential Human Rights Committee, in a much-hailed move that signaled to the Filipino people that her administration was firmly committed to the protection and promotion of human rights. The post Rights ‘superbody’ needs monitoring appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Doug Kramer ‘one-man’ glam team ng anak na si Kendra: Photographer, stylist…
UMANI ng mga papuri ang dating professional basketball player na si Doug Kramer matapos ibandera ang kanyang pagiging “one-man” glam team sa anak na si Kendra habang sila ay nasa US trip. Sa pamamagitan ng Instagram, proud na ipinost ni Doug ang litrato na inaayusan ng buhok ang panganay. “Photographer, videographer, stylist, dry cleaner and.....»»
Angelika naiyak sa kasal nina Mika at Nash sa Tagaytay: I love you both!
PAREHONG naging emosyonal ang celebrity couple na sina Nash Aguas at Mika dela Cruz habang ikinakasal sa isang bonggang events place sa Tagaytay City. Hindi napigilan ng bagong kasal ang maluha nang magpalitan ng “I do” kahapon, May 18 sa Adriano’s Events Place and Prayer Garden saTagaytay City. Pero siyempre, kung may isang tao na.....»»
Obiena soars to pole vault gold in USATF Los Angeles Grand Prix
Filipino Olympic pole vaulter EJ Obiena bagged another gold medal a few months before the Paris Olympics after ruling the USATF Los Angeles Grand Prix early Sunday morning (Manila time)......»»
Doubters kept triumphant Lady Bulldogs going
Bella Belen and the National University Lady Bulldogs are happy that they were able to shut the doubters down as they lifted their second championship in three years......»»
Tamaraws, Altas lead respective Filoil groups
With new coaches, the revamped Far Eastern University and University of Perpetual Help zoomed to the solo lead of their respective groups in the Filoil EcoOil 17th ECJ Preseason Cup at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan......»»
Pagdanganan regains putting touch, eyes strong finish
Bianca Pagdanganan dished out another stellar performance, echoing her impressive first-round display by shooting a 66 and positioning herself for a Top 10 finish in the Mizuho Americas Open in New Jersey Saturday (Sunday Manila time)......»»
US warns China over support to Russia; Beijing hits back with 'military collusion' with Taipei
Washington, DC [US], May 18 (ANI): A top US defence official has warned his Chinese counterpart about China's increasing cooperation with Russia, even as Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladamir Putin met and pledged to strengthen ties between the two countries. Ely Ratner, US Assistant Secretary of Defence for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs, spoke by video teleconference with China's) Major General Li B.....»»
Extreme heat scorches parts of north India; New Delhi on high alert
NEW DELHI - Parts of northwest India sweltered under scorching temperatures Saturday, with the capital, New Delhi, under a severe weather alert as extreme temperatures struck parts of the country.India's weather department expects heat wave conditions to persist across the north for the next few days and has put several states on high alert.On Friday, parts of New Delhi reported up to 47.1 degrees Celsius.....»»