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Lawmakers of the Makabayan bloc condemned the killing of veteran radio journalist Pervical “Percy Lapid” Mabasa, and at the same time called on the Marcos administration to immediately probe the brutal shooting. Justice for Percy Lapid (Image courtesy of KMU) READ:…

The Quezon City government and the camp of Rep. Mike Defensor will meet on Thursday, Dec. 2, to discuss the latter’s request to use the Liwasang Aurora at the Quezon City Memorial Circle (QCMC) as venue for an event of the tandem of presidential aspirant Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and…

A mix of professional and collegiate players will comprise the Philippine women’s volleyball team that will compete in the 2024 AVC Cup happening on May 22 to 29 at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex. Sisi Rondina, left, and Angel Canino banner the PH team in the AVC Cup. Former Premier Volleyball..

Senator Risa Hontiveros on Friday urged the Department of Health (DOH) to immediately address the unpaid salaries and benefits of health workers who have been enduring months of difficult and dangerous work amid the COVID-19 pandemic. JANSEN ROMERO / MANILA BULLETIN) Hontiveros said the best way…

Driftwood washed onto the shore is often thought to have little or no use, but that is not the case for a resourceful and creative person like Rowena Manalo of Bacoor, Cavite. In her mind, driftwood is never useless and can be used to create beautiful décor, and she has been doing just that for…

In a world where connectivity has become a crucial life enabler, having access to a reliable internet connection is extremely important. Such a connection should seamlessly support various internet needs, be it for learning, earning or leisure. But with rising costs of basic necessities, many may..

While the results of the 2022 Bar examinations have not been released, the Supreme Court (SC) announced that the passers’ oathtaking and signing of the Roll of Attorneys will be held starting at 10 a.m. on May 2, 2023 at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City. The SC…

Senator Pia Cayetano on Wednesday attributed to the lack of inspectors at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) its belated discovery of unregistered products. Senator Pia Cayetano (SENATE OF THE PHILIPPINES / MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) During the Senate’s plenary debates on the proposed 2021…

By Reuters JERUSALEM/ASUNCION (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the closure of Israel’s embassy in Paraguay on Wednesday, hours after the Latin American nation’s new government announced it would move its embassy back to Tel Aviv from Jerusalem. Israeli Prime…

DAVAO CITY – The City Government of Davao reported a total of 1,010,811 individuals jabbed with the first of anti-coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines or 84.23% of the target of 1.2 million as of November 19. According to the data released by the Davao City Vaccination Cluster of the local…