Новости за 28.12.2022

The Philippines will focus more on public-private partnerships on infrastructure development in a bid to boost the economy, Malacañang said. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. presides the 13th Cabinet meeting in Malacañang on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2023. (Photo from the Office of the Press Secretary) “The administration of President Ferdinand R. ...

The government aims at least 2.6-million international tourist arrivals next year, Malacañang said. TOURISTS enjoy the sunset at world-famous Boracay Island in Malay town, Aklan province. (Tara Yap) “For next year, the DOT (Department of Tourism) said it targets 2.6 million international tourist arrivals in a low scenario, and 6.4 ...

Nine rangers of the Tubbataha Reef were rescued by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) after their station was battered by intense rains and big waves in Cagayancillo, Palawan on Tuesday, Dec. 27. Photo: Western Command, AFP The rangers, who protect the country’s top coral reef, were fetched by ...

Officials of the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) were on a working holiday on Monday, Dec. 26, by forging a Training Exchange Program with the Japan Volleyball Association (JVA).

LOS ANGELES (AFP) — The Washington Wizards withstood a 48-point performance from Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid to halt the 76ers eight-game NBA winning streak with a 116-111 triumph on Tuesday, Dec. 27. Kristaps Porzingis of the Washington Wizards dunks the ball in the third quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Capital ...

ABS-CBN announced the retirement of Integrated News and Current Affairs head Regina “Ging” Reyes by the end of the year after 36 years of dedicated service and excellence in the field of broadcast journalism, including 12 years as the news chief of one of the country’s leading media companies. Ging ...

SEOUL, South Korea — Kim Jong Un announced new goals for North Korea’s military in a report to party leaders, state media reported Wednesday, hinting that sanctions-busting weapons tests will continue next year. Kim is currently presiding over a major party meeting in capital Pyongyang, during which the top leader ...

All is not well with Rhian Ramos and Sam Verzosa. That is, according to some eagle-eyed netizens who were quick to notice the two are not following each other anymore on Instagram. Some of them insist this is a telltale sign the two have called it quits. But have they ...

TACLOBAN CITY – The Police Regional Office 8 said the Christmas celebration in Eastern Visayas this year was generally peaceful. Brig. Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil, PRO 8 director, said no major untoward incident was recorded during the nine-dawn “Simbang Gabi” (dawn Mass) and Christmas Eve celebration. PRO 8 has been ...

CAMP DANGWA, Benguet – Police arrested 10 suspected drug pushers and seized P42-M illegal drugs in the Cordillera region from Dec. 18 to 24. The Police Regional Office-Cordillera Regional Operations Division (ROD) said the Baguio City Police Office (BCPO) arrested eight drug personalities while the Apayao Police Provincial Office (PPO) ...

A Filipino envoy has received the highest award that the government of the United Arab Emirates confers on diplomats in recognition of her contributions in promoting bilateral ties. Philippine Ambassador to UAE Hjayceelyn Quintana was awarded the Medal of Independence of the First Order from President Mohammed Bin Zayed Al ...

The Las Piñas Schools Division Office (SDO) held the 2022 Gawad Sikhay Awards in recognition of the exemplary performance of employees of the Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, Dec. 27. The awarding ceremony for the outstanding DepEd employees composed of teachers, principals, and non-teaching employees was held at the ...

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) rescued 17 Vietnamese who are crew members of cargo vessel M/V “Dolphin 15” after it ran aground off Balabac, Palawan on Tuesday, Dec. 27. Photo: Western Command, Armed Forces of the Philippines (WESCOM / AFP) Lt. Col. Isagani Nato, acting commander of the ...

Early registrants of SIM cards grumbled about bad gateways and glitches on the first day the process was launched yesterday, Dec. 27. Significantly, DITO does not seem to be having as much problems as the former duopoly of Globe Telecom Inc. and Smart Communications Inc. because DITO users are registering ...

WASHINGTON, United States — The United States is considering Covid entry restrictions for travelers from China, US officials said Tuesday, after Beijing dramatically loosened hardline containment measures this month. Infections have surged across China as key pillars of its containment policy have been dismantled, prompting US officials to express concern ...

K-pop boy band Treasure will be holding their first solo concert in the Philippines. YG Entertainment announced on Dec. 28 that Treasure, now composed of 10 members, will hold their “2023 Treasure Tour: Hello” in Manila on April 15 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. Treasure (MAMA Awards) The ...

DOH Seven new fireworks-related injuries were recorded by the Department of Health (DOH) bringing the total to 32 as of Wednesday, Dec. 28. The cumulative tally of cases was 39 percent higher than what was recorded during the same period last year with only 23 cases. Of the 32 cases, ...

THE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and Department of Transportation (DOTr) conduct road validation in Aklan province. (DPWH-6) ILOILO CITY — The Department of Public Works and Highways has proposed to build bike lanes on the national highway in Aklan. The DPWH recently conducted a road validation process ...

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A Makabayan bloc member in the House of Representatives is prodding President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to reopen peace talks with the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP). President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro made this call a few days after the passing ...

People from older generation (kasali ba ako rito?!) were used to witnessing winners of three crowns every year for the universe, international and the world. But as years go by, more international beauty pagents are being organized. (yung iba nga di mo alam na nag-eexist pero may nanalo tayong kandidata!) ...

“Nothing is impossible, the word itself says ‘I’m possible’!” – a quote by famous fashion and showbiz icon Audrey Hepburn. For Danaya Khristina V. Banico, a charming 17-year-old lady from Quezon City, who is set on becoming a renowned model, a beauty queen, and a showbiz personality, she lives by ...

Metro Manila (UNSPLASH / FILE PHOTO) Metro Manila’s air temperature dipped to 20.5 degrees Celsius (°C) on Wednesday, Dec. 28, making it the coldest day so far since the start of the 2022-2023 northeast monsoon or “amihan” season. Based on the data of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services ...

Despite the scorching hot summer in the United Kingdom and several "almost there" attempts, Poland-born gardener Sebastian Suski finally received a Guinness World Record for the world's longest cucumber, measuring 113.4 cm (3 ft 8.6 in).

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines-Episcopal Commission on Migrants and Itinerant People (CBCP-ECMI) assured seafarers and their families of prayers and support as it paid tribute to their sacrifices and hard work. Bishop Ruperto C. Santos (Manila Bulletin File Photo) Balanga, Bataan Bishop Ruperto C. Santos, vice chairman of ...