The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) turned over P2.6 billion worth of funds to the Bureau of Treasury (BTr) in accordance with its mandate as the major charitable arm of the country. PCSO General Manager Mel Robles turns over a check worth P2,665,701,213.78 to BTr Deputy Treasurer Erwin Sta. Ana …
Read More »House OKs bill redefining illegal recruitment by syndicate
House of Representatives (PNA file photo) MANILA – Voting 260-0 with no abstentions, the House of Representatives on Monday passed on third and final reading a bill that redefines the crime of illegal recruitment committed by a syndicate which will pave the way for easier prosecution of fraudulent recruiters. House Bill 7718 …
Read More »Keeping the world’s democracies inside the western tent is a challenge for the G7, experts say
While the topic might not be on the formal, written agenda, or in any of the many programs and sideshows, foreign policy experts say the desire to keep the world’s non-aligned democracies firmly within the western tent will be a preoccupation of G7 leaders when they meet at the end …
Read More »Chinese vice premier pushes brand building
BRAND MATTERS Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, addresses the International Forum on China Brand Development, part of the ongoing 2023 China Brand Day events, in east China’s Shanghai on Saturday, May 13, …
Read More »Gilas Women top Malaysia for silver medal finish
GIlas Women’s Stefanie Berberabe (left) shoots against a Malaysian player during the 32nd Southeast Asian Games at the Elephant Hall on Monday, May 15. PHOTO BY RIO DELUVIO PHNOM PENH, Cambodia: The Gilas Pilipinas women’s basketball team defeated Malaysia, 77-63, to take home a silver medal in the 32nd Southeast …
Read More »Bolick signs with Division 2 club Fukushima
Robert Bolick PBA PHOTO Explosive guard Robert Bolick is officially joining Japan’s B2 League after inking a two-year pact with the Fukushima Firebonds. The team made the announcement on Monday, May 15 through its official social media platform. “I am very grateful and blessed to be a part of Fukushima …
Read More »Fired exec at TikTok parent firm sues
LEGAL ACTION The logo of TikTok is seen on a smartphone screen in Arlington, Virginia, the United States, Aug. 30, 2020. A former US-based executive of ByteDance, the Chinese company that owns TikTok, has sued it for wrongful dismissal, saying he was fired for sounding the alarm over what he …
Read More »TikToker gets biggest acting break in web series ‘Ang Lalaki sa Likod ng Profile’
Still on its winning streak in the retailtainment sector, Puregold Channel is keeping more viewers across the country enthralled by its latest series on YouTube, Ang Lalaki sa Likod ng Profile. Smack dab in the middle of this engaging series is 21-year-old Tiktok sensation Yukii Takahashi, who plays Angge, the …
Read More »Classic pork sinigang recipe
The Philippines’ pork sinigang dish is such a classic staple loved by many, and it’s no surprise that it is regarded as one of the top soup dishes globally. It is comforting, warming and a gateway to lots of childhood memories including our Mom’s or Lola’s kitchen. Don’t we just …
Read More »Netizens call for De Brito resignation
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia: Filipino volleyball fans in social media demanded and have been demanding for the ouster of Philippine women’s volleyball head coach Jorge Souza de Brito, making the hashtag #OustDeBrito especially on Twitter. Philippine women’s volleyball head coach Jorge Souza de Brito PVL PHOTO This, after another medal-less run …
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