Pacquiao in talks over comeback but title fight 'far away'
TOKYO – Boxing great Manny Pacquiao said Monday that he is in negotiations to make a comeback but cautioned that a potential world title fight against Mario Barrios was "far away".
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Eastern Visayas ARBs receive cash assistance from DSWD and Tingog Partylist
TACLOBAN CITY – More than a thousand agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) across Eastern Visayas received cash assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in partnership with the Tingog Partylist.
Chinese accounts pounce on Mindanao secession issue to warn of 'civil war' in Philippines
The call to secede Mindanao triggered not just a flurry of controversy among Filipinos. It also fed a coordinated campaign by Chinese social media users to spread rumors of a supposed civil war in the Philippines caused by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s “provocations.”
Mulling gubernatorial bid, Mark Leviste says Kris Aquino continues to inspire him
MANILA, Philippines – Mark Leviste hinted at running for Batangas governor in the 2025 elections, declaring his willingness to switch positions with incumbent Governor Dodo Mandanas if asked.
Press Release - Statement of Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on the recital of Bagong Pilipinas hymn and pledge
Insofar as the laws are concerned, the singing and playing of the Philippine national anthem is governed by law, RA 8491. Section 38 of RA 8491 stipulates that whenever the national anthem is played at a public gathering, it must adhere to the musical arrangement and composition by Julian Felipe. Additionally, attendees are expected to sing the anthem with fervor.
Press Release - Chiz suspends new senate building construction pending comprehensive review
Senate President Francis "Chiz" G. Escudero announced on Monday that he has ordered the suspension of the construction work on the new Senate building in Taguig City, citing concerns over escalating costs and the need for a comprehensive review.
Press Release - Jinggoy files resolution honoring Alas Pilipinas' historic first AVC medal in 63 years
SENATE President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a resolution commending and congratulating Alas Pilipinas for bagging the historic bronze medal in the 2024 Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Challenge Cup for Women, the first national team to reach the semifinals in the said competition in 63 years.
Blinken returns to Mideast as Israel politics scramble push for truce
CAIRO, Egypt — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was heading back to the Middle East on Monday to push a ceasefire plan, but Israeli politics and silence from Hamas raised further questions on whether he can succeed.