Velasco elected as new House Speaker MANILA – Members of the House of Representatives on Monday formally installed Marinduque Rep. Lord Allan Velasco as the new Speaker, replacing Taguig-Pateros Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano.In a remote plenary session at the Celebrity Sports Plaza in Quezon City, Velasco was elected House's top leader by 186 House members.Buhay … Continue reading Velasco elected as new House Speaker | #Philippines

'Nika' may intensify into tropical storm on way out of PH Monday MANILA – Tropical Depression Nika is forecast to further strengthen into a tropical storm and is also expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Monday.In its 11 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Nika was … Continue reading ‘Nika’ may intensify into tropical storm on way out of PH Monday | #Philippines

NBA: Lakers win 1st finals in decade, clinch 17th title ANKARA – The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Miami Heat 106-93 late Sunday to win their first NBA Finals in 10 years and clinched their 17th title in franchise history.In a bizarre season mired with Covid-19 and suspended since March, the Western Conference champions won … Continue reading NBA: Lakers win 1st finals in decade, clinch 17th title | #Philippines

NBA: Lakers win 1st finals in decade, clinch 17th title ANKARA – The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Miami Heat 106-93 late Sunday to win their first NBA Finals in 10 years and clinched their 17th title in franchise history.In a bizarre season mired with Covid-19 and suspended since March, the Western Conference champions won … Continue reading NBA: Lakers win 1st finals in decade, clinch 17th title | #Philippines

Nadal ties Federer's record of 20 Grand Slam titles PARIS – In a year change, one thing remains constant at Roland Garros, where Rafael Nadal is always the winner.The Spaniard rewrote history again in Paris after sweeping old rival and top seed Novak Djokovic 6-0, 6-2, 7-5 in the men's singles final on Sunday, lifting … Continue reading Nadal ties Federer’s record of 20 Grand Slam titles | #Philippines

187 solons call to assemble, elect Velasco as Speaker MANILA – Several lawmakers are set to gather on Monday and elect Marinduque Rep. Lord Allan Velasco as Speaker of the House of Representatives.In a manifesto circulated to the media, 187 lawmakers have called to assemble, declare the post of Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano vacant, and … Continue reading 187 solons call to assemble, elect Velasco as Speaker | #Philippines

Dengue cases in Nueva Ecija down by 72.9% GAPAN CITY, Nueva Ecija – The number of dengue cases in the province for the first nine months of the year decreased by 72.9 percent compared to the same period last year, the Provincial Health Office (PHO) reported.Based on the report of the Provincial Epidemiology Surveillance Unit, … Continue reading Dengue cases in Nueva Ecija down by 72.9% | #Philippines

Hunt on for motorcycle thieves who killed NoCot teacher COTABATO CITY – Pursuit operations are underway for two alleged motorcycle thieves who shot dead a public school teacher and took off with his motorbike along a remote village in Midsayap, North Cotabato on Sunday night.Lt. Col. John Miridel Calinga, Midsayap police chief, identified the victim … Continue reading Hunt on for motorcycle thieves who killed NoCot teacher | #Philippines

Life-changing 'rides': Earning and giving back amid pandemic MANILA – Oftentimes, life is being likened to a wheel. One may be on top today but at the bottom tomorrow. Who would have thought that wheels could lead people to a journey leading to better lives despite a crisis? For Mark Pamuti, making ends meet is barely … Continue reading Life-changing ‘rides’: Earning and giving back amid pandemic | #Philippines

Rains over most of PH Monday MANILA – Almost all parts of the country will experience rains on Monday due to Tropical Depression Nika, a southwest monsoon, and a low pressure area (LPA), a weather specialist said.The southwest monsoon affecting Central and Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao will bring monsoon rains over Central Luzon, Pangasinan, … Continue reading Rains over most of PH Monday | #Philippines

Budding entrepreneurs to benefit from TESDA's iSTAR program MANILA – Anyone eyeing to put up a business will benefit from the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority's (TESDA) iSTAR program, an upgraded version of its Sari-Sari Store Training and Access Resources (STAR) program.The STAR program, aimed at helping sari-sari stores become more sustainable and profitable, … Continue reading Budding entrepreneurs to benefit from TESDA’s iSTAR program | #Philippines

Mariano steps up as Ginebra edges NLEX MANILA – No fans? No problem for Ginebra!The Barangay began their bubble campaign in the Philippine Basketball Association season on a high note, taking down a gritty NLEX Road Warriors squad, 102-92, at the Angeles University Foundation Sports and Cultural Center on Sunday night.Despite banking on a hot … Continue reading Mariano steps up as Ginebra edges NLEX | #Philippines

Mariano steps up as Ginebra edges NLEX MANILA – No fans? No problem for Ginebra!The Barangay began their bubble campaign in the Philippine Basketball Association season on a high note, taking down a gritty NLEX Road Warriors squad, 102-92, at the Angeles University Foundation Sports and Cultural Center on Sunday night.Despite banking on a hot … Continue reading Mariano steps up as Ginebra edges NLEX | #Philippines

Mariano steps up as Ginebra edges NLEX MANILA – No fans? No problem for Ginebra!The Barangay began their bubble campaign in the Philippine Basketball Association season on a high note, taking down a gritty NLEX Road Warriors squad, 102-92, at the Angeles University Foundation Sports and Cultural Center on Sunday night.Despite banking on a hot … Continue reading Mariano steps up as Ginebra edges NLEX | #Philippines

Pogoy explodes as TNT beats Alaska in PBA restart MANILA – TNT Tropang Giga's RR Pogoy came alive right in the very first game of the Philippine Basketball Association bubble, but teammate Jayson Castro took over in crunch time as TNT repulsed Alaska, 100-95, on Sunday night at the Angeles University Foundation Sports and Cultural … Continue reading Pogoy explodes as TNT beats Alaska in PBA restart | #Philippines