US defends 'robust' COP28 team despite Biden snub
WASHINGTON, United States — The White House said on Monday a "robust" US delegation would attend a key UN climate summit in Dubai despite the fact that President Joe Biden is planning to miss it.
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SMFI inaugurates new school building in Batangas
WITH over 21 million students enrolled for the School Year 2023-2024, the lack of classrooms remains a challenge, with the country reporting a deficit of 159,000. Region 4A (Calabarzon), logging the most enrollments at over 3 million, is familiar with the problem.
FULL TEXT: Miss Universe 2023 final Question & Answer
MANILA, Philippines — The Miss Universe 2023 pageant was held on November 19 in El Salvador.
Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua wins Miss Universe 2023, first for her country
MANILA, Philippines — The winner of Miss Universe 2023 is Sheynnis Palacios from Nicaragua, her country's first-ever crown, earning her title at the 72nd Miss Universe pageant held in El Salvador, succeeding Filipino-American R'Bonney Gabriel.
Go cites remote areas' energy problem
SEN. Christopher «Bong» Go raised the lack of electrification in the country's remote areas and pointed out the urgent need to address this energy gap during the Senate plenary debates on the 2024 budget proposal of the Department of Energy (DoE) on Monday.
Pampanga nips San Juan to seize MPBL North Division title
MANILA, Philippines – Pampanga hit full throttle as San Juan conked out late Tuesday, enabling the Giant Lanterns to clinch the MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) North Division crown with an uphill 86-82 victory in Game 2 at the FilOil Flying V Centre in San Juan.
Agri stakeholders: Rice prices could reach ₱60 in coming weeks due to low supply
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, November 13) — An agricultural group and rice trader fear the retail cost of ordinary rice could reach ₱60 per kilo by next month due to the low supply of the staple grain.
PSC appeals for support
MANILA, Philippines — A budget of P221 million has been approved by the government for the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) next year and it’s barely enough to cover operating costs, leaving a wide gap in funding for the rehabilitation of facilities.