The Department of Agriculture has temporarily banned the importation of animal products from Germany following confirmed cases of foot-and-mouth disease in the country. The outbreak was reported in domestic buffaloes in Hoppegarten, Märkisch-Oderland, Brandenburg, and was officially confirmed to the World Organization for Animal Health on January 10. Foot-and-mouth disease is a highly contagious viral…
The Government Service Insurance System has officially launched the 20th edition of its National Art Competition, marking two decades of championing Filipino artistry and cultural preservation. GSIS President and General Manager Arnulfo Veloso emphasized the significance of this milestone, highlighting the institution’s enduring support for the arts as a vital part of nation-building. He noted…
Choco Mucho Flying TitansThe Choco Mucho Flying Titans and Cignal HD Spikers aim to keep their winning momentum alive as they take the court on Thursday in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City. Both squads are tied for third place with identical 6-3 records, making their upcoming…
Rico Akmad Buyawan (left) and motovlogger John Louie Arguelles collide before crashing into a concrete barrier in Barangay Cuyambay, Tanay, Rizal on Jan. 26, 2025. The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has revoked the driver’s license of Buyawan for performing a dangerous stunt that led to the death of Arguelles and injury to several bystanders. (Screengrab) The…
MERALCO vies for the remaining Final Four berth in the East Asia Super League (EASL) Home and Away Season 2 as it battles New Taipei Kings on Wednesday. The match is set for 7 p.m. at the University of Taipei. The winner will earn a ticket to Macau in the March 7-9 semifinals. The Bolts…
EDSA busway (File photo). The Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) has relieved three of its personnel for the unauthorized use of the EDSA busway and allegedly instructed traffic enforcers to halt their operations. PNP-HPG spokesperson Lt. Nadame Malang confirmed the officers’ relief in a media interview but withheld their identities and ranks pending the results…
BARANGAY Ginebra remained the dominant side in its long-running rivalry with Meralco, coming through in their do-or-die setto Sunday to take the fourth and last spot in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals. Before a big crowd at the Ynares Sports Center in Antipolo, the Kings beat the Bolts in the crunch, essaying a 94-87 victory…
The United States Embassy in Manila reminded its staff on Friday to comply with Philippine laws following an incident involving one of its personnel in a heated exchange with a traffic enforcer over the use of the EDSA busway. In an official statement, the embassy acknowledged the reported traffic incident involving a member of its…
The local government provides transport mobility to the Iloilo City Police Office in this undated photo. Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Friday (Feb. 8, 2025) urged provincial governors to acquire motorcycles for local police to ensure immediate response to incidents reported through the country’s 911 emergency hotline. (Photo courtesy of Iloilo City LGU) The Department…
Illegal aliens involved in illicit Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators are deported by the Bureau of Immigration on Friday (Feb. 7, 2025). Twenty-three Chinese nationals and three Malaysians were sent home. (Photo courtesy of BI) The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has deported another group of foreign nationals involved in illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) activities, reaffirming…