Credit to Author: Helen Flores| Date: Sun, 6 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0800
The Philippines will host the International Conference on Women, Peace and Security later this month, which is expected to be attended by representatives from more than 54 countries from Africa, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, South Asia and the Asia Pacific.
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NAGA CITY — Former Vice President Leni Robredo on Saturday, Oct. 5, filed her certificate of candidacy (COC) for mayor of her hometown Naga City in Camarines Sur at the Commission on Elections (Comelec). Robredo is runing under the Liberal Party as she aims to return to local governance this 2025 midterm elections. Her daughters Aika and Jillian and other members of the family and close friends accompanied her to the Comelec office, showing their full support for Robredo’s mayoral bid. ALSO READ: Leni Robredo to run for Naga City mayor Sara’s trip to Germany explained, draws Leni Robredo comparison […]…
Keep on reading: Leni Robredo files COC for Naga City mayor
Read moreCredit to Author: Helen Flores| Date: Sun, 6 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0800
President Marcos has issued an order placing the Film Academy of the Philippines under the Department of Trade and Industry to further boost the country’s film industry.
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For someone leading a squad that has a shot at owning the third-best mark in the league, Forthsky Padrigao thinks the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigers are playing even better than their record in the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament. “[Our record] can be [better],” Padrigao told a few journalists who tailed […]…
Keep on reading: Tigers show they’re more than the sum of their wins with victory over Tamaraws
Read moreCredit to Author: Michael Punongbayan| Date: Sun, 6 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0800
Amid concerns over possible spying activities in the country by Chinese nationals disguised as Filipinos, Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. has committed to work with Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada in strengthening the country’s anti-espionage law, which dates back to the US colonial era.
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MANILA, Philippines — Rizal St. Gerrard Charity Foundation Inc. booked its fourth straight win in the Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association (MPVA), sweeping ICC Negros, 25-17, 25-14, 28-26, on Thursday night at Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig. Rizal continued to roll in the second round, rising to a 10-3 record behind league-leader Quezon Tangerines (10-1) in the nine-team field founded by former Senator and also MPBL chairman Manny Pacquiao and organized by Volleyball Masters of the Philippines. Vanessa Yvonne Martin led Rizal’s sweep of Negros with 10 points off eight hits, an ace, and a black. READ: MPVA: Bacoor escapes Biñan […]…
Keep on reading: MPVA: Rizal St. wins four in a row, Aiko Urdas leads Caloocan
Read moreCredit to Author: Romina Cabrera| Date: Sun, 6 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0800
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said rice prices are expected to lower later this month, following the sharp slowdown in the September inflation rate due to the decline in food prices.
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MANILA, Philippines – Various party-list groups dominated the fifth day of the filing period for the May 2025 party-list elections. A total of 23 groups or organizations filed their respective certificates of nomination – certificates of acceptance of nomination (CON-CAN) at the Manila Hotel Tent City on Saturday. Among them are the Mamamayang Liberal (ML), whose first nominee is former senator Leila de Lima; TGP party-list; Maharlikang Pilipino Party; Kabataan; Aktibong Kaagapay; Construction Worker’s Solidarity (CWS); Kaunlad Pinoy; 1-Pacman; Toda Aksyon; Ako Bisaya; KM Ngayon Na; Solo Parents; ASAP Na; Ayuda para sa may Kapansanan; 4P’s; and Pilipinas Babangon Muli. […]…
Keep on reading: Party-list groups dominate 5th day of COC filing
Read moreCredit to Author: Ghio Ong| Date: Sat, 5 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0800
More imported agricultural products were discovered allegedly stored for a thousand days at ports in Manila aside from the 888 unclaimed containers of imported rice, the Philippine Ports Authority reported.
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Michael Pacquiao is following in the footsteps of his father, boxer-turned-politician Manny Pacquiao, as he has tried his hands at politics by running for councilor in General Santos City in the 2025 midterm polls. The 22-year-old rapper filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) at the Commission on Elections (Comelec) office in GenSan on Saturday, Oct. 5. He was accompanied by his parents Manny and Jinkee Pacquiao. Michael is running under the People’s Champ Movement (PCM), the political party founded by his father. Also included in the said slate is Mayor Lorelie Pacquiao, Michael’s aunt and Manny’s sister-in-law, who is seeking […]…
Keep on reading: Michael Pacquiao files candidacy for General Santos City councilor post
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