A YOUNG boy jumps off the Delpan Bridge into the river below as thick smoke from a fire billows out of the Divisoria Mall in Manila that firefighters said will last for two to three days. (Photo by Linus Guardian Escandor II)
Comedy queen Ai-Ai delas Alas and businessman Jed Salang have allegedly parted ways barely two months after their Las Vegas wedding
REELECTED Sen. Francis Joseph G. Escudero was accompanied by girlfriend actress Heart Evangelista during his proclamation by the Commission on Elections at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City last Thursday. (Photo by Emmanuel ‘Manny’ Llanes)
TAGUM City, Davao del Norte PBOC Chairman Atty. Ma. Febes Barlaan (center) proclaimed yesterday re-elected Governor Rodolfo del Rosario (3rd from left), re-elected Vice-Governor Victorio Suaybaguio (3rd from right), 2nd District Congressman Antonio F. Lagdameo, Jr. (right), and 1st District Congressman Anthony del Rosario (2nd from left), assisted by PBOC Vice Chairman Atty. Norman Solis and PBOC Secretary Dr. Josephine Padong. (Photo by Fred E. Gerilla)
WAGAS na wagas ang panalo ni Governor Vilma Santos-Recto sa nakaraang 2013 elections. Landslide victory siya sa third and last term niya. Higher position na kaya ang kasunod sa 2016 presidential elections?
“FAST and Furious” star Vin Diesel revealed he is no stranger to Filipino culture even though he has been to the Philippines only once.
Michael Jordan was better at leading his players into games while Kobe Bryant was a win-at-all-costs superstar who could score 81 points by himself if needed, Phil Jackson writes in a new book.
GOLDEN State Warriors forward Harrison Barnes (40) shoots against San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan during Game 6 of a Western Conference semifinal NBA basketball playoff series in Oakland, Calif. (AP photo)
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12 teams in baseball tourney
A record 12 teams are competing in baseball in the Philippine National Games which reel-off on May 25 at the Rizal Memorial Diamond and University of Santo Tomas field. var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true,"data_track_addressbar":true,"data_track_textcopy":true,"ui_atversion":"300"}; var addthis_product = 'wpp-3.1'; Read More »
MMDA starts massive cleanup operations
After the concluded elections, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) begun the massive cleanup to prevent discarded election paraphernalia scattered all over the streets clog drainage inlets that could cause serious flooding woes before the rainy season. Incoming search terms:mmda cleanup (2)clean up of election materials mmda (1)mmda clean up (1)mmda\s clean-up after election...
The Philippine Rural Development Program
The National Economic and Development Authority and the Cabinet of the Aquino Administration have approved the allocation of P27.54 billion for the Philippine Rural Development Program (PRDP), a special program of the Department of Agriculture (DA) for inclusive growth and for creating a weather-resilient agri-fishery sector. Incoming search terms:mrdp (1)philippine construction (1)philippine...
Boosting competitiveness of tourism industry
The Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), the developmental arm of the Canadian government, awarded a $7.1-million technical grant to the Department of Tourism (DOT) to help boost Philippine competitiveness in the tourism sector from 2013 to 2016, support the goal of inclusive growth, and create job opportunities. A memorandum of agreement between the DOT and CIDA was signed...
A more consultative and service-focused Government Service Insurance System
The new Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is holding nationwide dialogues with members to listen to their issues and concerns as part of its promise to be more consultative and service-focused. It has cancelled the annual renewal of status for pensioners, relaxed the eligibility requirement for pension, renewed its partnership with Land Bank as an additional service partner,...
Child Friendly Local Government Units
The Presidential Award for the Most Child Friendly City, open to all Philippine cities and municipalities, is conferred on local government units (LGUs) in recognition of their vital role in sustained promotion of children’s rights, development and ensuring child-friendly governance. There are five categories: 1st-3rd Class Municipalities, 4th-6th Class Municipalities, Component Cities,...
Day cares at work proposed
LEGAZPI CITY, Alba – United Nationalist Alliance (UNA) Senate bet Nancy Binay called for the establishment of day care centers in workplaces, including government offices. “One way to improve the day care system in the country is to build day care facilities in workplaces, including government offices,“ Binay said. Read More »
Scale insects invade Cavite lands
TRECE MARTIRES CITY, Cavite – An army of pests, known as “scale insects,” virtually invaded some lands with coconut trees in Cavite province after attacking vast plantations in nearby Batangas province, the Office of Provincial Agriculturist here said yesterday. Incoming search terms:alfonso cavite (2)latest news on Laguna and Batangas coconut infestation (2)Emilio Aguinaldo...
Lgus launch own tourism drives
Manila, Philippines – Tourism is now a major driver of economic growth. What makes it important is that it generates employment in the places where the tourist destinations are, which means the provinces where jobs are most needed. Incoming search terms:camarines sur view (2)camsur beautiful places (2)albay (1)Camsur (1)camsur tourism (1) Read More »
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