The POC and the PSC are like a married couple. They can’t exist without the other. It is no secret that the Philippine Sports Commission and the Philippine Olympic Committee do not see eye to eye. In fact, during the 19th Asian Games, POC president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino threw barbs …
Read More »How to deal with false information online: Do not share it, report it!
False information, or fake news, continues to spread online despite the many efforts of the authorities and experts to stop it. As technology advances, its sources have become more creative, expanding fake news to take various forms and style as articles, social media posts, images, and videos. Thus, it continues …
Read More »Attacks delay evacuation of Filipinos in Gaza — DFA
People sit in the waiting area at the Rafah border crossing in the southern Gaza Strip before crossing into Egypt on November 1, 2023. Scores of foreign passport holders trapped in Gaza started leaving the war-torn Palestinian territory on November 1 when the Rafah crossing to Egypt was opened up …
Read More »Timor-Leste leader in Philippines on November 10 for state visit
Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta addresses the 78th United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City on September 21, 2023. (AFP / Timothy Clary) MANILA, Philippines — Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta is set to visit the Philippines this week, with the aim to enhance the ties between the …
Read More »PH, Japan wary of China’s actions
JAPANESE Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said the Philippines and Japan expressed serious concerns over China’s attempt “to unilaterally change the status quo by force” in the East China Sea and South China Sea. He said such a move was “unacceptable.” Kishida and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reaffirmed their commitment to …
Read More »Indian gov’t offers 7 helicopters for PCG rescue, humanitarian efforts
(Photo courtesy of PCG Aviation Force Facebook) MANILA – The Indian government is offering the Philippines at least seven helicopters that will be used for the rescue and humanitarian efforts of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said India’s offer will boost efforts to build up the …
Read More »Slain OFW in Israel from Negros Occidental laid to rest
BACOLOD CITY – An overseas Filipino worker (OFW) killed in the ongoing war between Hamas and Israel was laid to rest in a public cemetery in Barangay Caduha-an, Cadiz City, Negros Occidental on Sunday, November 5. A Mass was offered to Loreta “Daday” V. Alacre at the Saint Peregrine Parish …
Read More »Philippines working to extend e-visas for foreign visitors
Visitors from China arrive at Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Paranaque, Metro Manila on January 24, 2023. (AFP / Jam Sta. Rosa) MANILA, Philippines — The government is “fine-tuning” measures to extend electronic visas for foreigners staying in the Philippines, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said. The chief executive made …
Read More »Japan premier inspires lawmakers to further protect WPS
PARTNERS. Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (center) greets lawmakers during the special joint session of Congress at Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City on Saturday (Nov. 4, 2023). Kishida vowed Japan’s renewed commitment to defend a free and open Indo-Pacific. (PNA photo by Avito C. Dalan) MANILA – Members of the House of Representatives …
Read More »Tolentino urges new barangay leaders to retain community health workers
Senator Francis Tolentino has called on newly-elected barangay officials in the country to retain the barangay health workers (BHWs) currently serving in their community. Tolentino pointed out these BHWs already acquired extensive knowledge and skills in their given field. They also play a crucial role in managing community health during …
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