Category: General

US brings emergency aid to ‘Julian’-hit northern Luzon

MANILA – The United States government is providing emergency aid and air transport support to the Philippines after the devastation brought about by Typhoon Julian, internationally known as Krathon.

The US Department of Defense (DOD) said Saturday t…

No Filipino hurt in latest Houthi attack in Red Sea – DFA

MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said no Filipino has been reported hurt in the Houthi’s latest attack on an oil tanker in the Red Sea.

At the Saturday News Forum, DFA Undersecretary for Migration Eduardo Jose De Vega said the depart…

Cotabato City mayor files COC for reelection vs. 2 others

COTABATO CITY – Mayor Mohammad Bruce Matabalao filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) here Saturday to seek a second term.

Matabalao was accompanied by his running mate, former Barangay Poblacion 2 chair Johair Madag, and their complete slate for …

Party-list groups dominate 5th day of COC filing

MANILA – 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…

Angeles City named Asia’s best emerging culinary destination

MANILA – The city of Angeles in Pampanga was named Asia’s Best Emerging Culinary City Destination at the World Culinary Awards Gala Ceremony 2024.

The award was conferred in a ceremony in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates on Oct. 3, solidifying the ci…

Lady Warriors roll to 3rd win in Shakey’s volleyball

MANILA: University of the East (UE) downed Mapua University, 25-14, 25-20, 25-20, to remain unbeaten in the Shakey’s Super League Collegiate Pre-Season Championship at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum on Saturday.

Despite missing ace winger Casiey Dongall…