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The Philippines marked its eight consecutive year as Asia’s Leading Dive Destination at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2026, held at CROSSROADS Maldives. The country likewise secured five other major wins, including Asia’s Leading Beach Destination 2026 for the ninth time and Asia’s Leading Island Destination 2026 for […]
Multi-media giant and “alternative mainstream” network NET25 has added Nelson M. Lubao, anchor of the dawn news program Siyento Por Siyento, as its newest voice this month with an opinion piece published on the NET25.com portal on October 8, 2026. The powerhouse network has yet to confirm if Lubao will remain a regular columnist, busy […]
View Post(opens in a new tab) Adamson University bucked a horrid third quarter to hold off University of the East, 71-64, and extend the Red Warriors’ winless run in the UAAP Season 89 Collegiate Men’s Basketball Tournament on Sunday at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. The Soaring Falcons, who averaged just 68.75 points in […]
University of the Philippines squandered a 14-point fourth-quarter lead but made the right plays in the clutch to outwit modern-day rival De La Salle University, 80-76, and snap a two-game skid in the UAAP Season 89 Collegiate Men’s Basketball Tournament on Sunday at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. The Fighting Maroons rediscovered their winning […]
Laguna lawmakers said the LegisHear consultation led by House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III in Calamba City helped bring together support for addressing recurring flooding around Laguna Lake, as they pushed House Resolution No. 906 seeking a comprehensive flood mitigation and management plan for the lake basin. Speaking at the LegisHear press briefing following the […]
The City of Manila sustained its status as a trillion-peso economy in 2025, with the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) estimating its Gross Domestic Product at ₱1.06 trillion, ranking it third among all cities in the Philippines behind Quezon City and Makati City. The data, released by the PSA recently, was disseminated during the 2025 Provincial […]
Rice may be a staple on the Filipino table, but earning a place among the world’s finest grains is no small feat. After all, being a national obsession does not automatically make rice world-class. At the 2026 International World Rice Conference in Makati City, the Philippines took home bronze, proving that local rice can hold […]
The Games and Amusements Board (GAB) successfully launched the first batch of the Sports Law Seminar at the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) Conference Center in Makati City. The seminar was graced by GAB Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera, who warmly welcomed the guests and participants. “We believe at the Games and Amusements Board that after […]
Senator Raffy Tulfo welcomed prompt action by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to issue a work stoppage order against The Icon Clinic owned by Dr. Eric Yapjuanco aka “Doc Yappy” citing several violations discovered during its labor inspection. It can be recalled that during the budget hearing of DOLE, Tulfo criticized the Professional […]
A few days after expressing support for hog raisers’ call to increase farmgate pork prices and tighten import controls, Senator Kiko Pangilinan filed a Senate resolution seeking an inquiry into the current state of the Philippine livestock and poultry industries. The inquiry will identify measures to strengthen local production, protect the livelihoods of hog and […]