[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – The House of Representatives is prepared to conduct an investigation into the financial condition of the Social Security System (SSS) amid pressure to suspend the increase in member contributions. Probinsyano Ako’s party representative, José “Bonito” C. Singson Jr., who chairs the House public accounts committee, said …
Read More »Former UP Star Turned Doctor Is First Pick In WNBL Inaugural Draft
[ad_1] Dr. Fille Claudine Cainglet poses in front of a monitor during the WNBL Draft, where she was selected as the first overall pick. Photo courtesy of WNBL MANILA, Philippines – Dr. Fille Claudine Cainglet was a busy woman on Saturday night when she was chosen as the first overall …
Read More »Doctor is chosen first overall in the WNBL draft while in OR
[ad_1] Dr. Fille Claudine Cainglet made history by being selected as the first pick in the Chooks-to-Go Women’s National Basketball League Draft, powered by SMART, on Saturday night. Cainglet, 32, was chosen by Glutagence in the virtual draft that was overseen by the Board of Games and Entertainment. Despite performing …
Read More »The AOC presentation will begin on October 1 – Comelec
[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – In preparation for the upcoming elections on May 9, 2022, the Elections Commission (Comelec) has released the calendar for the submission of Certificates of Candidacy (COC), which was set for October 1-8. . Under Comelec Resolution No. 10695, which was promulgated on Wednesday but published on …
Read More »Who are the Igorots? | Inquirer News
[ad_1] BEYOND THE NATIVE GARB Indigenous peoples groups in the Cordillera region wear their best traditional garments at community gatherings and festivals displaying their rich history and culture. But beyond their native dress, the Igorots, the collective term for members of ethnolinguistic groups in the mountainous region of northern Luzon, …
Read More »Giant clam shells in danger of extinction P50-M seized in Negros; general owner – PNP
[ad_1] Photo by PNP-PIO MANILA, Philippines – Police seized P50 million in “taklobo” or shells from endangered giant clams in Negros Oriental, but the alleged owner of the clams is still at large, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Saturday. In a statement, PNP identified the owner as Yan …
Read More »Keep playing: Australian Open still under lockdown
[ad_1] Tennis – Australian Open – Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, February 13, 2021 General view during the third round of the match between Czech Republic Karolina Muchova and Czech Republic Karolina Pliskova. The tournament continues without crowds today after the state of Victoria was placed under a quick lockdown since …
Read More »Doncic and Porzingis drive Mavs win over Pelicans
[ad_1] Luka Doncic (# 77) of the Dallas Mavericks shoots against Zion Williamson # 1 of the New Orleans Pelicans in the fourth quarter at the American Airlines Center on February 12, 2021 in Dallas, Texas. (Ronald Martínez / Getty Images / AFP) LOS ANGELES – Luka Doncic scored a …
Read More »Defense team of former US President Donald Trump demands acquittal in “unfair” impeachment
[ad_1] A lawyer for Trump said the goal of the impeachment was “to cancel 75 million Trump voters.” (Archive) Washington: US senators should acquit Donald Trump, his lawyers said Friday in his impeachment trial for inciting the insurrection, arguing that the Democrats’ real goal was to take “revenge” and “cancel” …
Read More »Duterte tells us: Pay if you want VFA done
[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday demanded that the United States “pay” if it wants to continue its Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the Philippines. “I would like to let you know if there is an American agent here that from now on, wants the Visiting Forces …
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