Watsons wins Silver at 59th Anvil Awards for Himtayan campaign
MANILA, Philippines — Watsons, a leading health, wellness and beauty retailer, recently secured a Silver Award in the prestigious 59th Anvil Awards for its Himtayan campaign.
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Vatican approves inquiry for Pinay teen’s sainthood
MANILA, Philippines — A diocesan inquiry into the sainthood cause of Filipino teenager Nina Ruiz-Abad, who died at the age of 13 in 1993, has been permitted by the Vatican.
Supreme Court junks NOW’s bid as new telco player
MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) has shut down the bid of NOW Telecom Co. Inc. to become the third major player in the country’s telecommunications industry.
Haiti capital a 'city under siege' amid spasm of gang violence
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Residents of Haiti's capital scrambled for safety on Saturday following the latest spasm of gang violence, with a UN group warning of a "city under siege" after armed attackers targeted the presidential palace and police headquarters.
Press Release - Gatchalian calls on DOE for energy contingency plans amid warmer weather conditions
Senator Win Gatchalian called on the Department of Energy (DOE) to come up with contingency plans to ensure steady supply of electricity amid warmer weather conditions intensified by the impact of the El Niño phenomenon.
Press Release - Villar cites importance of poultry industry; seeks help for farmers
SAYING that poultry and egg productions are vital in food security, sustainability and poverty reduction, Sen. Cynthia Villar underlined the need to always seek ways to help our farmers.
Yoyong owes a lot to PBA
CEBU, Philippines —Former Pasig vice mayor and councilor Yoyong Martirez said yesterday he’ll always be grateful to the PBA for securing his future. Martirez, 72, played in the pros from 1975 to 1984, compiling 752 career steals in 126 games and saw action on two championship teams, Royal Tru-Orange with coach Ed Ocampo in 1979 and San Miguel Beer with coach Tommy Manotoc in 1982.
Adoption of Gibo’s defense concept backed by expert
MANILA, Philippines — The Marcos administration’s adoption of a Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept (CADC) is a move in the right direction and a manifestation of its seriousness in tackling external security challenges, particularly China’s growing aggressiveness in the West Philippine Sea.