Marvin Agustin’s Cochi restaurant was awarded the Bib Gourmand award by the Michelin Guide Philippines, recognizing its value for money offering of a three-course meal at reasonable prices. Read more
Category: FEATURED NEWS
Kim Atienza Shares Wake Details for Late Daughter Emman
Kapuso broadcaster Kim Atienza announced the wake details for his daughter, Emman Atienza, via social media posts. Read more
Dominic Roque Expresses Pride and Support for Sue Ramirez on Social Media
Dominic Roque expressed admiration and pride for his girlfriend, Sue Ramirez, in an Instagram post featuring their photos together. He praised her with a heartfelt message, saying, “I just wanna say how proud I am of this person that I love… & Galing galing mo, babe!” Read more
Isabella Butler Wins Final Gold for PH in Asian Youth Games Jiujitsu
The Philippines concluded its Asian Youth Games participation successfully, with Isabella Joseline Butler winning gold in the girls’ -63 kg jiujitsu category by submitting Aysha Aljneibi from the UAE via collar choke, finishing the match with 1:05 remaining. Read more
DICT Warns of Possible Internet Traffic Surge on November 5
On November 5, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) in Manila, Philippines, issued a warning about a potential DDoS (distributed denial of service) traffic flood. The advisory indicated that some websites might experience slowdowns as a result of this traffic surge. Read more
De Lima Seeks Stronger Philippine Coast Guard Amid Rising WPS Tensions
Just days after Cavite Representative Francisco “Kiko” Barzaga suggested abolishing the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) amid tensions in the West Philippine Sea, Rep. Leila de Lima proposed strengthening the agency. On Friday, she filed House Bill No. 5131, aimed at establishing a more robust organizational structure for the PCG, which includes three core functional commands:…
Philippines, U.S. Launch “Task Force Philippines” to Counter Chinese Aggression in WPS
Manila and Washington have established “Task Force Philippines” to counter Beijing’s aggressive actions in the West Philippine Sea, as announced by US Department of War chief Pete Hegseth and Philippine Defense chief Gilberto Teodoro Jr. Read more
Brig. Gen. Alvin Luzon Takes Command of Army’s 10th Infantry Division
On October 29, Brig. Gen. Alvin Luzon officially took command of the Army’s 10th Infantry Division, succeeding retired Maj. Gen. Allan Hambala during a change of command ceremony at Camp General Manuel Yan Sr. in Mawab, Davao de Oro. Luzon previously played a key role in liberating Basilan from the Abu Sayyaf Group. Read more
DepEd to Lease Idle Private School Buildings to Ease Classroom Shortage
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education is addressing severe classroom shortages by seeking unused buildings from closed private schools to alleviate overcrowding in public schools. Education Secretary Sonny Angara announced on October 30 that the department is partnering with property developers and government agencies to identify suitable campuses for lease and conversion into temporary…
Fisherfolk Group Sounds Alarm Over Chinese Dredging in Zambales
A fisherfolk group in the Philippines, PAMALAKAYA, has raised concerns about a suspected mass dredging project by the China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd. on the shores of San Felipe, Zambales. Read more