[ad_1] SENATE Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri and Senator Emmanuel Joel Villanueva sought a comprehensive investigation into the reported mistreatment of a Filipino domestic worker by the Philippine Ambassador to Brazil, Marichu Mauro. Mauro, a career diplomat, was caught on CCTV mistreating her unidentified Filipino staff on several occasions. “While …
Read More »DOE to stop supporting new coal-fired power plant projects
[ad_1] The Department of Energy (DOE) will no longer support new coal-fired power plant projects. Based on a recent review of the country’s energy mix, the agency said a moratorium on endorsements for brand-new coal-fired power plants needs to be declared. DOE Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi said the periodic assessment …
Read More »PBA: Belgian wants Rain or Shine to beat Geneva in OT
[ad_1] Beau Belga drives Geneva in his latest win. PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines – Beau Belga blossomed down the stretch as Rain or Shine edged Barangay Geneva, 85-82 in overtime in the PBA Philippine Cup on Tuesday night at the AUF Sports Arena & Cultural Center in Angeles, Pampanga. With …
Read More »Red Cross charter flight to China to obtain 450,000 COVID-19 test kits
[ad_1] A woman undergoes a rapid COVID-19 test at the Philippine Red Cross headquarters in Mandaluyong. (Photo by EDWIN BACASMAS / Philippine Daily Inquirer) MANILA, Philippines – A plane chartered by the Philippine Red Cross will fly to China on Thursday, Oct. 29 to collect 450,000 COVID-19 test kits, Senator …
Read More »All the government machinery necessary to clean up against corruption – Guevarra
[ad_1] JUSTICE Secretary Menardo Guevarra admitted Tuesday that he would need all the government machinery to carry out President Duterte’s directive to lead the government’s bid to end massive bribery and corruption activities in the government. In a text message to journalists, Guevarra admitted that being chosen to lead the …
Read More »Belga stars in OT while Rain or Shine continue their good career inside the bubble
[ad_1] Beau Belgian delivered when it mattered most in the overtime period. (PBA images) Beau Belga last laughed at a heartwarming performance Tuesday night as Rain or Shine clinched an 85-82 overtime victory over Barangay Ginebra San Miguel in the PBA Philippine Cup at the La Centro Cultural y Deportivo. …
Read More »PBA: Alaska avoids unrest, escapes bad luck TerraFirma
[ad_1] Vic Manuel leads Alaska Aces’ recovery from victory. PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines – Alaska dodged a bullet after a 99-96 victory over TerraFirma in the PBA Philippine Cup on Tuesday at the AUF Sports Arena & Cultural Center at Smart Clark Giga City in Pampanga. Vic Manuel had 18 …
Read More »Still GCQ for Metro Manila until November 30
[ad_1] Metro Manila, along with six other areas, will remain under the General Community Quarantine (GCQ) classification next month. During his public address Monday night, President Rodrigo R. Duterte announced that he approved the recommendation of the Interagency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) on the …
Read More »‘Muscle Man’ vs ‘The Beast’? Vic Manuel excited to face former teammate
[ad_1] SMART CLARK GIGA CITY – Alaska veteran Vic Manuel hopes to face his good friend and Phoenix star, Calvin Abueva, in the PBA Philippine Cup bubble. After facing Terrafirma, 99-96, on Tuesday at the AUF Sports Arena, Manuel and the Aces (4-3) will face their former player Abueva and …
Read More »Belgian hits key baskets as Rain or Shine beat Geneva in overtime
[ad_1] Rey Nambatac sent the game into an extra session and Beau Belga delivered the final kick as Painters Rain or Shine Elasto clinched an 85-82 overtime victory over Barangay Geneva San Miguel on Tuesday at the Angeles University Foundation Sports Arena. Nambatac hit a tough three-point shot with 2.1 …
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