Friday, September 22, 2023

General News

DSWD chief assures Senate to keep BP2 going

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Wednesday assured senators of the continuation of the Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-asa (BP2) program of the government. Gatchalian, who defended their proposed 2024 nationa...

Economy News

Government News

Excellent Award Presentation

150 recipients received awards at the Universiti Teknologi Brunei, UTB Excellent Awards Ceremony 2023. Held in conjunction with the UTB Convocation Ceremony, it took place on 16th September morning, at the Plenary Hall, International Convention Centre...

Literacy News

Signing Ceremony

Global Class Programme

Lifestyle

Internet Society backs TikTok ban in gov’t security sector

The National Security Council's (NSC) proposal to ban the use of TikTok among state security services personnel has gained the support of Virginia-headquartered Internet Society (IS). In an interview on Monday, Winthrop Yu, chairman emeritus and acti...

2023 Korean film fest presents ‘Ka-ja! Korea Through Films’

Buckle up as the 2023 Korean Film Festival (KFF) brings the 'Ka-ja! Korea Through Films' featuring Korea's finest movies from Sept. 22 to 26. This annual event is proudly presented by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea and the Korean Cultural Center...

Recent News

Athletic News

Saint Benilde, Perpetual inch closer to V-League finals

The College of Saint Benilde (CSB) and the University of Perpetual Help on Wednesday defeated their respective opponents to move a step closer to the V-League Women's Collegiate Challenge finals. The Lady Blazers dominated the University of the East, ...

GCST spikers notch first win in ROTC Games Luzon leg

Granby Colleges of Science and Technology (GCST) defeated Don Honorio Ventura State University (DHVSU), 25-14, 25-20, 25-18, to notch its first win in the Philippine Army category of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) Games Luzon leg women's ...

NM titles, FIDE rating points up for grab in PH chess tourney

National Master (NM) titles, norms and FIDE rating points will be staked in the Philippine National Amateur Championships in Tagaytay City from Oct. 6 to 8. Around 200 of the country's titled players as well as young master aspirants are expected to b...

PH tennis team ready for Hangzhou Asian Games

Only three tennis players will represent the Philippines at the 19th Asian Games scheduled from Sept. 23 to Oct. 8 in Hangzhou, China. United States-based Ruben Gonzales and homegrown Francis Casey Alcantara and Alex Eala comprised the team, which inc...

Zamboanga wins MPBL finals rematch

Zamboanga exacted revenge on Nueva Ecija with a 67-65 win in their much anticipated Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League finals rematch on Monday night at the Vitaliano Agan Coliseum in Zamboanga City. Judel Fuentes won it for Zamboanga in its lone h...