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Up to the last day of competition in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Filipinos cheered their athletes, in a groundswell of national pride following gold-medal victories in 5-on-5 basketball, jiu-jitsu, and pole vault events. Indeed, international athletic competitions showcase a country’s outstanding talents and serve as platforms for …

Forty climate advocates set out on a 30-day walk from Rizal Park in Manila to Tacloban City, Leyte, to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) on Sunday. “We don’t want another Yolanda to happen. This is why we are pushing to end fossil fuels, and more importantly, demanding …

Gov’t forms task force as it verifies reports of Pinoys kidnapped during Hamas attack President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) to locate and account for all Filipinos in Israel, where attacks by the Palestinian group Hamas on Saturday triggered Israeli airstrikes over the Gaza …

At a Glance A Filipino in Israel was taken hostage by Hamas, while three others were wounded after the militant group made a surprise attack on the country over the weekend. A Filipino in Israel was taken hostage by Hamas, while three others were wounded after the militant group made …

Photo Credit: PIA Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah Pangandaman disclosed over the weekend that she has approved the release of P1 billion fund for Marawi siege victims. Pangandaman said the amount would cover the Marawi siege victims’ compensation under the 2023 General Appropriations Act (GAA). “The rehabilitation …

At a Glance The PCO said President Marcos had ordered an investigation on the matter. Guadiz’ former executive assistant had accused him of corruption, claiming one had to shell out up to P5 million for “favors” with the LTFRB. It was alleged that the corruption in LTFRB goes up to …

THE Philippine Embassy in Israel has advised Filipinos there to study the map of public shelters (miklat) in Tel Aviv and Jaffa as fighting between Israeli forces and Hamas terrorist groups worsened. “To our fellowmen in Tel Aviv, learn about the location of the nearest shelter (miklat) in your area,” …

Photo Credit: PNA President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the Department of Agriculture to use the excess collections of the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) to help rice farmers. The President, in a meeting with Agriculture officials recently, said that the excess collections beyond the P10 billion requirement of the …

OIL prices rallied while the dollar and yen advanced Monday after Hamas launched a shock attack on Israel at the weekend, sparking fresh concerns about tensions in the Middle East. The crisis fanned concerns about supplies of crude from the region at a time when supply worries are already high …

Floods hit parts of Manila on Monday due to a downpour caused by a localized thunderstorm, the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (MDRRMO) said. Affected areas are: •United Nation Avenue •Quirino Avenue •Ma.Orosa Street Corner Padre Burgos •Natividad Lopez Street •Villegas Street •Ayala Blvd. Corner Taft Avenue. The public …