Angara pushes for survivorship benefits for prosecutors MANILA – In recognition of the indispensable role of prosecutors in the country’s criminal justice system, Senator Sonny Angara is pushing for the grant of survivorship benefits to the members of the National Prosecution Service (NPS).A lawyer himself, Angara took note of how retired prosecutors have no survivorship … Continue reading Angara pushes for survivorship benefits for prosecutors | #Philippines

Swiatek beats Kenin for history-making win in French Open final PARIS – Teenager Iga Swiatek became the first Polish player to win a Grand Slam singles title as she defeated American fourth seed Sofia Kenin 6-4, 6-1 in women's singles final at Roland Garros on Saturday.The 54th-ranked 19-year-old, who did not drop a set throughout … Continue reading Swiatek beats Kenin for history-making win in French Open final | #Philippines

LPA, southwest monsoon to bring rains, thunderstorms MANILA – Visayas and parts of Luzon and Mindanao will experience cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms due to low pressure area (LPA) and southwest monsoon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Sunday.In its 5 a.m. weather bulletin, PAGASA said the LPA, … Continue reading LPA, southwest monsoon to bring rains, thunderstorms | #Philippines

LGUs lauded for responding to videoke ban during online classes MANILA – Joint Task Force Covid Shield commander Lt. Gen. Guillermo Eleazar has recognized the local government unit (LGU) officials for responding to the call to ban videoke and other loud noises as millions of students adjust to the blended learning system amid the coronavirus … Continue reading LGUs lauded for responding to videoke ban during online classes | #Philippines

PH, China reaffirm 'continuing vitality' of ties amid pandemic MANILA – The Philippine and Chinese governments have reaffirmed the "continuing vitality" of their bilateral relations amid the constraints posed by the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic.The reaffirmation was made during the official visit of Foreign Affairs Teodoro Locsin Jr. to China where he met with … Continue reading PH, China reaffirm ‘continuing vitality’ of ties amid pandemic | #Philippines

Filipina nurse in UK gets British Empire Medal for Covid efforts MANILA – Filipina nurse Minnie Klepacz has been awarded a British Empire Medal for her "tireless work to support her colleagues and community" during the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic.Klepacz, a matron for ophthalmology, leads the hospital's Black Asian Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network at … Continue reading Filipina nurse in UK gets British Empire Medal for Covid efforts | #Philippines

QC: 7th city born during first 4 years of PH Commonwealth MANILA – As Quezon City officials and residents prepare for the celebration of the 81st anniversary of the erstwhile capital of the Philippines on Oct. 12, this writer decided to conduct a research to find out how many cities were created nationwide during the … Continue reading QC: 7th city born during first 4 years of PH Commonwealth | #Philippines

MILF to help pursue killers of 4 family members in NoCot PIKIT, North Cotabato – The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) vowed to help authorities pursue the armed group responsible for the killing of four family members and wounding of four others in a remote village here on Friday.In an interview, Capt. Mautin Pangandigan, Pikit … Continue reading MILF to help pursue killers of 4 family members in NoCot | #Philippines

MG motors PH opens Zambo City branch ZAMBOANGA CITY – Local government officials are elated that despite the prevailing health pandemic, MG Motors-Philippines still pushed through with Saturday's opening of its branch here.Mayor Maria Isabelle Climaco-Salazar, the event’s guest of honor, said the opening of the MG Motors-Zamboanga was “a blessing” since the city is … Continue reading MG motors PH opens Zambo City branch | #Philippines

'Disgruntled' NPA leader yields in Zambo Sur ZAMBOANGA CITY – A "disgruntled" ranking leader of the communist New People’s Army (NPA) rebel surrendered to government authorities in Zamboanga del Sur, officials said Saturday.Brig. Gen. Leonel Nicolas, commander of the 102nd Infantry Brigade, identified the NPA surrenderer as Marino Daano Anlas, 29, a squad leader of … Continue reading ‘Disgruntled’ NPA leader yields in Zambo Sur | #Philippines

Pasig honors LGUs Covid-19 response on Local Government Day MANILA – The Pasig City government on Saturday paid tribute to the local government units (LGUs) for their continuous response to the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic, in time of the observance of the Local Government Day."The city government of Pasig pays tribute to all local government units in … Continue reading Pasig honors LGUs Covid-19 response on Local Government Day | #Philippines

2.4M Filipino children susceptible to measles: DOH MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) said that 2.4 million Filipino children are vulnerable to contracting measles, thus the department is targeting to vaccinate them.“Kapag tiningnan po natin iyong ating datos, ang nakalagay po sa amin 2.4 million na mga bata na nagkukulang o vulnerable sila ngayon para … Continue reading 2.4M Filipino children susceptible to measles: DOH | #Philippines

Sub-TWG on vaccine dev’t gears up for trials in PH MANILA – The Inter-Agency Task Force’s (IATF) Sub-Technical Working Group (sub-TWG) on Covid-19 Vaccine Development, led by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) together with other government agencies, is gearing up for the vaccine phase 3 clinical trials in the country.In a press release … Continue reading Sub-TWG on vaccine dev’t gears up for trials in PH | #Philippines

Solon to DOE: Act on all pending solar project applications MANILA – Senator Win Gatchalian has called on the Department of Energy (DOE) to immediately act on all pending solar project applications, noting that a mechanism is in place that streamlines the permitting process for both foreign and domestic investors.In a statement Saturday, Gatchalian took … Continue reading Solon to DOE: Act on all pending solar project applications | #Philippines

11 Filipinos among Asia's top 100 scientists MANILA – Eleven Filipinos were included on the 2020 list of The Asian Scientist 100 magazine's most outstanding researchers, which acknowledges the success of the region’s best and brightest."I am proud. Eleven out of 100 among so many Asian countries is a sizable share. Two are heads of DOST … Continue reading 11 Filipinos among Asia’s top 100 scientists | #Philippines