Jema Galanza was the heart that kept on beating for Creamline as she practically willed her team back to critical deficits in the last two sets en route to the win./PVL Media Bureau Games Sunday (Smart Araneta Coliseum) 4 p.m. – Creamline vs Chery Tiggo 6 p.m. – Choco Mucho …
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Life’s a Peach
PEACH CORNER. Thai actor Peach Chirathivat has been dubbed the ‘crazy rich Bangkokian’ for his success and entrepreneurial spirit Thai star Peach Pachara fries up success with Potato Corner From Bangkok, Thailand emerges a multislashie who has captured hearts and stirred viewers’ imaginations. Tagged as a “crazy rich Bangkokian” by …
Read More »Vhong Navarro wins serious illegal detention case vs Cedric Lee, Deniece Cornejo
Businessman Cedric Lee and former model Deniece Cornejo were found guilty in the serious illegal detention case filed by television and comedian Ferdinand ‘Vhong‘ Navarro. The Taguig Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 153 sentenced Lee, Cornejo, and two other respondents—Ferdinand Guerrero and Simeon Raz—to reclusion perpetua (perpetual imprisonment). They were also …
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“The BBL then was proving to be a divisive measure not only in Mindanao but the nation as a whole since it involved the possibility of treason over the carving up of the country’s patrimony.” In warning those seeking to destabilize the Bangsamoro region, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. wants to …
Read More »‘Gov’t project, do not delay’
“By giving Republic Act 11861 some muscle, the government can truly make a difference in the lives of single parents.” It’s about time that Republic Act 11861, or the Expanded Solo Parents Welfare Act, was enforced. The Expanded Solo Parents Welfare Act, signed into law less than two years ago …
Read More »China Coast Guard becoming ‘more aggressive’ — Philippines
Screengrab from Philippine Coast Guard shows a Philippine vessel being water cannoned by the China Coast Guard on April 30, 2024./Screengrab from Philippine Coast Guard MANILA, Philippines — China’s coast guard has become more aggressive towards Philippine vessels in the South China Sea and its water cannon attacks could threaten …
Read More »Marcos calls for review of minimum wage rates
People walk with umbrellas during a heatwave in Manila on April 29, 2024. (AFP / Ted Aljibe) MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday ordered a review of minimum wage rates across the archipelago, taking into account the impact of rising prices of goods and services. Groups have …
Read More »Filipino workers’ sweat and toil build the nation — Marcos
President Marcos on Wednesday, May 1, honored the Filipino workers, who he said have built the country through their sweat and toil, day in and day out, to provide for their families. Marcos joined the Filipino workers in celebrating Labor Day, saying the nation recognizes their invaluable contributions. He said their “grit …
Read More »Herbosa admits knowledge of gifts drug companies give to physicians
Department of Health Secretary Teodoro “Ted” Herbosa HEALTH Secretary Teodoro Herbosa on Tuesday claimed innocence of the alleged multi-level marketing schemes in the medical industry, but admitted awareness of the perks being given to doctors by pharmaceutical firms. Herbosa made the admission during the first hearing of the Senate Committee on Health …
Read More »DBM supports more funding for cervical cancer vaccines
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has thrown its support behind the call from health experts to expand the immunization program against the human papillomavirus (HPV) in a bid to reduce cervical cancer cases in the Philippines. In a statement on Wednesday, May 1, Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman …
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