The Department of Agriculture assured that the recent importation ban of alumahan, galunggong, and tulingan will not affect the local fish supply and the canned fish industry. Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. said that the suspension of imports was timely to the open fishing season, which means that …

House of Representatives  Leaders of the House of Representatives congratulated Speaker Martin Romualdez for his exceptional leadership and commended all members of the 19th Congress for their collective efforts in advancing legislative priorities and addressing national issues. Quezon Rep. David Suarez cited Romualdez’s dynamic leadership which has shown outstanding performance …

The Angat Dam is photographed as its water level continues to decline due to dry season on July 6, 2023. (STAR / Michael Varcas)  MANILA, Philippines — Water elevation in Angat Dam has decreased by .76 meter in just two days as it reached 196.82 meters yesterday, according to the …

Author J.K. Rowling arrives at the RFK Ripple of Hope Awards at New York Hilton Midtown on December 12, 2019 in New York City. (AFP / Getty Images / Dia Dipasupil)  LONDON, United Kingdom — British author J.K. Rowling, who scored stellar success with her series about the boy wizard …

The team behind the controversial film also worked on ‘Game of Thrones’  Netflix’s blockbuster 3 Body Problem, an adaptation of the crown jewel of Chinese sci-fi, has sparked passionate debate and divided opinions among fans in the country despite it not being available to watch there. The streaming service isn’t …

Eric Cray clocked one of the best times in the 2024 outdoor season when he snatched a bronze medal in the men’s 400-meter hurdles of the Miramar Athletics Invitational at the Ansin Sports Complex oval on Saturday in Florida (Sunday in Manila). The 35-year-old Cray, who is a point away …

From left: MMFF spokesperson Noel Ferrer, Manila Mayor Honey Lacuña, MMDA chairman Don Artes, Mowelfund chairman Boots Anson-Roa and MMFF executive committee member Rochelle Ona. MANILA, Philippines — The annual summer Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) will be canceled this year to give way to a bigger, grander and much-awaited …

STILL THE CHAMP. University of Santo Tomas retains its UAAP Season 86 men’s tennis title after a 3-1 win over Ateneo de Manila at Felicisimo Ampon Tennis Center inside the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Manila on Sunday (April 7, 2024). The Male Tennisters dropped the opening singles before sweeping the …

HIGH TEMP.  Rising temperatures associated with climate change are leading to more diseases, according to experts. Prolonged heat and water loss can render a person immobile and lead to death, she added, while sudden heat waves can also cause mental health issues, violence, and unsafe behavior. (Anadolu) ISTANBUL – Rising temperatures associated with climate …

Bloomberry Resorts Corporation and Solaire Resort Entertainment City take home the Best Gaming Operator award and the Best Integrated Resort award, respectivelyBloomberry Resorts Corporation (BLOOM) and its flagship property Solaire Resort Entertainment City were recognized under two major categories at the recently concluded Asia Gaming Awards. Among a most formidable …