Injured Blackwater import given walking papers
MANILA, Philippines – An ankle injury led to the exit of Blackwater import Ricky Ledo, who failed to show his NBA-caliber skills for the Bossing, head coach Jeff Cariaso said.
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Cinemalaya Special Jury winner 'Alipato at Muog' appeals MTRCB X rating
MANILA, Philippines — The producers behind the indie film and Cinemalaya 2024 Special Jury winner "Alipato at Muog" appealed to the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) to reconsider the "X" rating it gave to the movie that tackles the disappearance of activist Jonas Burgos in a mall in 2007.
Globe backs zero lease for telecom facilities
GLOBE Telecom Inc. said Monday it is pushing the removal of lease fees for in-building telecom facilities as online connectivity has become a need for people in this digital age.
National gov't has right to unused PhilHealth funds — DOH chief
MANILA, Philippines — Health secretary Teodoro Herbosa said unused funds of state health insurer, Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), should be returned to the national government since the agency failed to utilize these state subsidies.
Latest China flare harassment condemned
MANILA, Philippines — The National Task Force on the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) yesterday called on China to “immediately cease all provocative and dangerous actions” after the Chinese shot flares at a Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) plane conducting maritime patrol over Zamora (Subi) Reef last Thursday.
Levi Jung-Ruivivar turns focus to SEA Games, Asian Championships
MANILA, Philippines -- Following an Olympic debut to remember in Paris, gymnast Levi Jung-Ruivivar is setting her sights on the Southeast Asian Games and the Asian Championships, as she seeks improvement and maturity in her performances.
UN fears repeat of 2017 atrocities against Rohingyas
GENEVA, Switzerland — The United Nations said Friday it fears a repeat of the 2017 atrocities committed against the Rohingya minority in Myanmar, warning a human tragedy was unfolding in Rakhine State.
Press Release - PRIB: Statement on Sheila Guo, Cassandra Ong
The Senate is prepared to receive Sheila Guo, the sister of former Bamban Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo and her companion, Cassandra Li Ong, the authorized representative of Lucky South 99 Outsourcing Inc. and Corporate Secretary of Whirlwind Corporation, Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) that are the subjects of investigation in Porac, Pampanga, for the scheduled hearing on Tuesday, August 27, 2024.