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Published January 2, 2021, 1:26 PM The Association of Boxing Alliances in the Philippines (ABAP) has been working double time to send Olympic hopefuls and qualifiers to a training camp in Thailand in the midst of the pandemic. ABAP secretary general Ed Picson said if things fall into place, select Filipino boxers including Olympic-bound Irish Magno would train for two months at a facility in Muaklek, a two-hour drive from Bangkok starting in February. “Our counterparts there are working fever...

Good News Pilipinas Jose Rizal youth art in pandemic contest reveals Top 10 artists These 10 artworks are vying for top prizes in the “Kabataan Laban sa Covid-19 Pandemic” youth art pandemic contest. The Jose Rizal-inspired youth art contest “Kabataan Laban sa Covid-19 Pandemic” launched by TKP-Kilusang Kreatives, a non-profit group aimed at fostering the patriotism of the Filipino youth through art and creativity, has finally revealed its Top 10 artists. After its launch in...

Hot spots to watch: What crises could explode in 2021 © Hedayatullah Amid/EPA via Shutterstock A charred vehicle sits in the road as Afghan security forces inspect the site of a bomb explosion in Kabul, Afghanistan, Dec. 20, 2020. The world was on lockdown for most of 2020. But from the Caucasus to the Horn of Africa to the Himalayas, several conflicts, some frozen for decades, erupted in violence. With the coronavirus pandemic and the ensuing economic crisis, tensions that have simmered ...

Screengrab of PTVs live coverage of this mornings event at the Jose Rizal National Monument in Rizal Park, Manila PASIG CITY Dec. 30 (PIA) -- On the 124th Martyrdom of National Hero Dr. Jose Rizal, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said the patriots teachings is being brought to life everyday by the countrys defenders and frontline workers whom he considers as modern day heroes.   "His advocacies for the youth live on through our defenders of today – from our soldiers in the remotest areas...

Search You Are Here:Home → 2020 → December → 30 → Rizal police continue to hostage remains of slain farm worker Rizal police continue to hostage remains of slain farm worker Karapatan ST’s humanitarian team negotiates for the release of Vilma Salabao’s remains with PNP Baras investigators. (Photo courtesy of Karapatan-ST) “We continue to condemn the AFP-PNP’s modus operandi of hostaging remains and burying under lies the truth about what really happened to these ...

CALAMBA CITY, Laguna, Dec 29, (PIA) --State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) was cited by a renowned international multi-media firm for its bond issuance last year, which was aimed at raising funds to bankroll projects on the environment and financial inclusion, a top official said.   DBP President and Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel G. Herbosa said the bank’s maiden issuance of ASEAN Sustainability Bonds, amounting to P18.125-billion, won as Best Sustainability Bond – Fina...

On the 30th day of December yearly, the whole nation observes the death anniversary of our great national hero, Dr. Jose P. Rizal. This is to commemorate the nationalism and martyrdom of Rizal which is highlighted by the raising of the Philippine flag and wreath laying-ceremonies at the Luneta Park, Rizal Shrine in Calamba and Zamboanga and Rizal Monument in Baguio City. For this reason, 30 December is declared a national non-working holiday. The theme of this year’s Rizal Day celebration is ...

User reports estimate the perceived ground shaking intensity according to the MMI (Modified Mercalli Intensity) scale. Contribute: Flag as inappropriate. Send your own user report! leave your comment here Pasig / Moderate shaking (MMI V) / horizontal (sideways) swinging / 10-15 s : I live in the 28th floor. I felt like a shake of the entire building like an explosion and the building began to sway. So scary | 11 users found this interesting. 62.4 km NE of epicenter [Map] / Strong shaking (MMI ...

CALAMBA CITY, Laguna, Dec. 21 (PIA) --State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has signed an agreement with the Department of Agriculture (DA) for the distribution of cash subsidies to around 900,000 marginal farmers under the DA’s Cash and Food Subsidy to Marginal Farmers and Fishers (CFSMFF) program, a top official said.   DBP President and Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel G. Herbosa said that this newly-developed DA program utilizes financial technology through the use of an ...

Published December 22, 2020, 4:42 AM It is not business as usual, especially if you are below 15 years of age, or 65 years old and above. Most business establishments and accommodations strictly enforce this rule from the IATF, which also includes following rules ensuring physical distancing, wearing of face mask and face shield, checking of body temperature, etc.  With or without government guidelines, it is prudent to stay at home as Covid cases are rising. But if you really want to go out a...