Government troops continue to deal massive blows to local and communist threat groups, the Armed Forces of the Philippines said on Friday. In May, 27 rebels died in skirmishes with the military, while 125 surrendered and 11 were apprehended in military operations across the country. One of the notable accomplishments …
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Abalos orders strict random drug tests in DILG, LGU offices
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin “Benhur’’ Jr. Abalos Jr. issued a stern warning on Friday, June 2, that random drug testing will be enforced in the attached offices of the department as well as the local government units (LGUs) which are under its supervision. Abalos …
Read More »Super App to boost govt-people linkage
THE government on Friday launched the eGov PH Super App, an integrated platform designed to make it easier for the public to do business with state agencies. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Information and Technology Secretary Ivan John Uy led the launching of the mobile application in a ceremony in …
Read More »4 international airlines start operations in Terminal 3
Four international airlines – Gulf Air, Thai Airways, Jeju Air, and Ethiopian Airlines – started operating at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport – Terminal 3, the Manila International Airport Authority announced on Friday. The operation of the four airlines was relocated from Terminal 1 to Terminal 3 as part of …
Read More »UP Diliman issues traffic scheme for upcoming UPCAT
The University of the Philippines-Diliman issued a traffic advisory for the two-day UP College Admission Test (UPCAT) on June 3, Saturday, and June 4, Sunday. According to the university, motorists and commuters can expect heavy traffic as one-way and two-way lanes will be observed inside the campus. Motorists traveling from …
Read More »BAI trial for ASF vaccine complete
THE Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) on Friday announced that it had completed a trial of a vaccine against African swine fever (ASF). BAI Assistant Director Arlene Vytiaco said the bureau had conducted the safety and efficacy trials for the vaccine. “The safety trial was conducted in BAI while the …
Read More »Ramilo bags bronze in Junior Asian Championships
Filipino gymnast Jasmine Ramilo bagged a bronze medal in the 19th Junior Rhythmic Gymnastics Asian Championships Club Final at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium on Saturday afternoon, June 3. Ramilo notched 27.30 points to finish third and give the Philippines its only medal in the 4-day competition. Jasmine Althea Ramilo gets …
Read More »PH claims 3×3 silver in Asean Para Games
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia:The Philippines settled for the silver medal after bowing to Thailand, 7-15, in the men’s 3×3 wheelchair basketball final of the 12th Asean Para Games at the Morodok Techo National Stadium’s Elephant Hall 2 here. Malaysia outclassed Cambodia, 17-8, for the bronze medal. Alfie Cabanog of Team Philippines …
Read More »Catch Anne Curtis plus the stars of ‘Cattleya Killer’ and ‘Drag You & Me’ live on ‘ASAP Natin ‘To’
And more treats from Belle, Alexa, Janella, Kim, AC, Chie, and ‘The Voice Kids’ winner Shane Bernabe At a Glance Following its successful digital premiere, catch the cast of the international crime-thriller series “Cattleya Killer” on the ASAP stage, led by Arjo Atayde, Jane Oineza, Ria Atayde, Christopher de Leon, and ASAP’s own Zsa Zsa Padilla alongside …
Read More »Sisi Rondina makes indoor volleyball return with Choco Mucho
Choco Mucho is about to get a huge boost in its campaign in the PVL Invitational Conference set on June 29. This, as former UST star Sisi Rondina has joined the Flying Titans, making her indoor volleyball return after spending the last four years competing in the sands. Sisi Rondina …
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