Petro Gazz stars MJ Phillips and Brooke Van Sickle addressed criticisms questioning their Filipino identity during the 2024-25 PVL All-Filipino Conference, firmly stating they are proud to represent the Philippines. Some fans on social media labeled the Fil-American players as “imports,” but both athletes emphasized their strong Filipino roots and desire to represent the country….
The University of Santo Tomas (UST) ended National University’s (NU) three-year reign with a commanding 3-0 sweep in the deciding Game 3 of the UAAP Season 87 women’s tennis finals at the Felicisimo Ampon Tennis Center in Malate, Manila on Sunday. After dropping Game 1, 3-1, UST stormed back to win Games 2 and 3,…
Members of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) psychological first aid team before leaving for Myanmar in this undated photo. The team arrived in Yangon on Friday (April 11, 2025) to provide immediate support to survivors of the 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28. (Photo courtesy of DSWD) The Department of Social…
Comelec main office at the Palacio del Gobernador in Intramuros, Manila (PNA file photo) The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is aiming for at least a 50% turnout among overseas Filipino voters as the month-long overseas voting begins on April 13. Comelec Chairperson George Garcia expressed optimism that introducing Internet voting will help boost participation among the…
A classroom at an elementary school in Quezon City. (PNA file photo by Joan Bondoc) The Department of Education (DepEd) on Saturday reiterated its firm stance against bullying, stressing that it has “no place in schools” as the agency strengthens efforts to ensure safe and supportive learning spaces for all students. In a statement, DepEd said…
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has commenced weekend repair works on the northbound section of the Magallanes-EDSA flyover, the agency announced Friday. According to the DPWH-Metro Manila 2nd District Engineering Office, the repairs will focus on Lanes 1 and 2 and are scheduled to take place every weekend until June. The scope…
A cop assists a passenger with infant at a bus station in Quezon City in this undated photo. The National Capital Region Police Office announced Saturday (April 12, 2025) that it will deploy at least 10,000 cops to secure Holy Week and summer vacation travelers and activities. (PNA photo by Joan Bondoc) The National Capital Region…
Fresh off a historic run at the Miami Open, Filipino tennis sensation Alex Eala is set to return to action as the top seed at the 2025 Oeiras Ladies Open in Portugal, marking a significant milestone in her young professional career. The 19-year-old will headline the WTA 125 tournament from April 14 to 20, her…
JASON Perkins finally gets to see action for Phoenix Super LPG, solving one of the team’s most nagging problems going to its match with Meralco Sunday in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Coach Jamike Jarin said Perkins will be a big boost, but his Fuel Masters must still find a solution…
Sandra Cam, a former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) board member and prominent government whistleblower, died on Thursday, April 10, 2025. She was 64. Her son confirmed her passing through a heartfelt post on Facebook, saying, “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dearly beloved mother, Sandra Abaño Martinez-Cam, who…