The Department of Agriculture (DA), through the Office of the Solicitor General, has filed a motion for reconsideration with the Supreme Court to overturn a decision allowing commercial fishing vessels access to municipal waters, previously reserved for small-scale fishers under the Fisheries Code. Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. made the disclosure during a…
Canon is ringing in the New Year with exciting offers for tech enthusiasts and loyal customers. Ongoing until March 31, customers can enjoy exclusive freebies and rewards on select Canon products. Camera, printer promosGet free SD cards and extended warranties of up to three years with the purchase of select Canon cameras, including the new…
The annual Metrobank Art & Design Excellence (MADE) competition, organized by the Metrobank Foundation, Inc. (MBFI), is now accepting entries for 2025. Mixed mediaWith the theme “Boundless: What Art Can Be,” MADE added a new featured medium category on its 41st year to encourage emerging Filipino artists to push creative boundaries and advance the growth…
Primetime action star Ruru Madrid is back as the beloved hero in Lolong: Bayani ng Bayan. The much-awaited new season, premiering January 20 on GMA Prime, promises bigger action scenes and more compelling drama. Ruru’s return as Lolong follows his recent 2024 MMFF Best Supporting Actor win, raising expectations for his performance. Joining him are…
Rising alt-pop star Malcolm Todd continues to make waves across Southeast Asia with the release of his emotive new single “Chest Pain (I Love)” via Columbia Records. The track has become a sensation on TikTok, thanks to content creators like Nara Smith, with over 1.3 million TikTok videos using the song. The Philippines and Indonesia lead in engagement,…
The Philippines, indeed, is never lacking in basketball talent. And unlike in decades past, the national team – collectively known as Gilas Pilipinas – has enough stockpile of big men. With celebrated slotmen Kai Sotto and Kevin Quiambao out on sickbay, Gilas is looking at someone equally gifted with height and talent. And with even…
Novak Djokovic will add to his record number of Grand Slam match appearances when he headlines the night session on Rod Laver Arena at the 2025 Australian Open on Thursday. Djokovic faces Czech No. 26 seed Tomas Machac in his quest for a 25th Grand Slam title and an 11th title at Melbourne Park. On…
Rui Hachimura scored 23 points, while Anthony Davis contributed 22 points and 11 rebounds to help the Los Angeles Lakers snap a three-game losing streak with a 117-108 victory over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night. LeBron James also added 22 points and nine assists, while Austin Reaves chipped in 14 points and 14 rebounds…
File photo of a National Food Authority (NFA) warehouse in Laoag, Ilocos Norte. The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Thursday (Jan. 16, 2025) said NFA rice, even those not yet aging, may be sold to local government units and government agencies in Metro Manila once a food security emergency for rice is declared. (Photo courtesy of…
Officials of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) assured members of the House of Representatives on Wednesday that it has sufficient funds to finance its new and expanded health benefit packages. PhilHealth officials, led by president and chief executive officer Emmanuel Ledesma Jr., gave the assurance during a hearing on Wednesday by the House Committee…