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NATIONAL University's (NU) Bella Belen and University of Santo Tomas' (UST) Josh Ybañez bagged the UAAP Season 86 women's and men's volleyball MVP awards, respectively. Belen and Ybañez led the individual awardees recognized during the awarding ceremony before their respective teams played in both Game 2 of the finals at …
Read More »Fit-again AJ Edu set for Gilas comeback
(UPDATE) GILAS Pilipinas is assured of a solid defensive stopper at front court as Filipino-Cypriot AJ Edu is slated to make his comeback with Gilas Pilipinas when the national team begins its training on June 21 at the Inspire Sports Academy in Calamba, Laguna. Gilas coach Tim Cone said he …
Read More »Above and beyond Mother’s Day celebration in Alabang
There's never a bad time to show appreciation for moms, but Mother's Day presents an opportunity to go above and beyond for the women who have helped shape many lives. Create unforgettable moments and make this Mother’s Day a celebration to remember. Create unforgettable moments and make this Mother's Day …
Read More »Supreme Court’s strategic focus: Will to ensure equal and inclusive justice
Last week, the Supreme Court (SC) demonstrated its will to ensure equal and inclusive justice, one of the four guiding principles in the Strategic Plan for Judicial Innovations (SPJI) 2022-2027 enunciated by the en banc led by Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo. At the joint 2024 Asia and the Pacific …
Read More »Kick out impostors
“The target is the toll collections, as service is not even on the minds of those seeking to take over CAVITEX. The operations and management (O&M) business was turned over to PEATC in 2022. The maneuver of the Public Estates Authority Tollway Corp. (PEATC) to take over the operations of …
Read More »Atin Ito’ unfazed by China blockade
SECURITY HUDDLE. President Marcos Jr. and Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro stand at attention while the national anthem is being played at the start of the second Philippine Air Force Command Conference yesterday. Inset photo shows map of Sabina Shoal where the Coast Guard observed coral dumping by Chinese vessels. Largest …
Read More »Marcos OKs e-marketplace procurement system
President Marcos has approved the implementation of the e-Marketplace Procurement System of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of PPA/KJ Rosales) Marcos made the approval during a sectoral meeting with DBM officials at the Malacañan on Tuesday, May 14. The President also …
Read More »Most Filipino families not reaping long-term gains of preschool education
Parents accompany their children from school after their classes in Manila on April 5, 2024. Thousands of schools in the Philippines suspended in-person classes on April 5, the education department said, as parts of the tropical country endured dangerously high temperatures. (AFP / Ted Aljibe) MANILA, Philippines — Parents’ lack …
Read More »Remulla orders probe into alleged illegal activities by diplomats
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla speaks on July 19, 2023. (STAR / Ernie Penaredondo) MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) ordered an investigation into reported illegal activities by diplomats posted in the Philippines as it stressed that diplomatic immunity is never absolute. Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on …
Read More »Philippines, US to monitor West PH Sea via satellite
The Philippines and the United States are now considering the use of satellite imagery beamed from outer space for maritime domain awareness amid reports of continued illegal activities in the West Philippine Sea. This will be achieved through the US Transportation Department’s SeaVision program, a web-based maritime situational awareness tool …
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