The Outsider (Melandrew T. Velasco): Journey with GRVV and Million Trees Foundation
As the country celebrates Philippine Environment Month, let me take this opportunity to write about my journey with a fellow environmentalist who recently celebrated a milestone in his life: Million Trees Foundation, Inc. Chairman Emeritus PDDG Gen. Reynaldo V. Velasco…
POGO problem persists under Marcos
By Beting Laygo Dolor, Editor MANILA — His predecessor Rodrigo Duterte may have opened the floodgates for the entry of Philippine Overseas Gaming Operations (POGOs) to the country, but current President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has done little to end the…
Gary Valenciano and Apl.de.Ap to headline PHL Independence Day celebration in Carson on June 8
CITY OF CARSON — The City of Carson’s 126th Philippine Independence Day Celebration on June 8 promises to be an electrifying event as two renowned Filipino artists, International Sensation “Mr. Pure Energy,” Gary Valenciano, and Filipino-American rapper, singer, record producer,…
Peso extends losing streak, hits fresh 19-month low at 58.71:$1
MANILA – The Philippine peso depreciated against the US dollar for the second straight trading day on Tuesday, June 4, to carve a fresh 19-month low, ahead of the release of local economic data later this week. The local currency…
DOH confirms uptick of Covid-19 cases, says its slow, manageable
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) has observed a slow increase in coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases which are tagged as mild, making all regions remain at low-risk status. Latest DOH data showed that the average number of daily reported…
Imelda Papin named to PCSO Board
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed singer-turned-politician Imelda Papin as acting member of the Board of Directors of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). Papin, known in the local showbiz scene as the “Jukebox Queen,” took her oath…
World Bank expects further PHL economic growth until 2026
TAGUIG CITY – Philippine economic growth is expected to increase by an average of 5.9 percent between 2024 and 2026, driven by the strong domestic demand and pickup in global growth, according to the World Bank. In its Philippines Economic Update…
Willie Revillame bounces back, closer to opening new TV5 show
By Jennifer T. Santos Popular television host, singer and businessman Wilfredo “Willie” Revillame is nearing the homerun for the opening of his new show, this time in TV5. It was gathered the still untitled show will start in July. The show…
Tokyo Olympics silver medalist Paalam, ex-martial arts champion Bacyadan get Olympic berths
BANGKOK/MANILA – Tokyo Olympics silver medalist Carlo Paalam booked a return trip to the Olympics after a unanimous decision win over India’s Sachin Siwach in the men’s 57 kg semifinals at the 2nd World Boxing Olympic Qualification held at Indoor Stadium…
SoCal man charged with hate crime for attacking Asian-American woman
By Gilda Balan, Correspondent CULVERT CITY — For punching an Asian-American woman in the head in Culver City while shouting racial slurs, Jesse Allen Lindsey, 37, was indicted by a federal grand jury on May 29. A report appearing in…
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