THE Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced that 3,878 out of 6,833 examinees or 56.75 percent passed the September 2023 Social Workers Licensure Examination. Patricia Marie Regalado Imperial from University of the Philippines-Diliman ranked first with an 88.60 percent rating. Caraga State University-Butuan City, Leyte Normal University, University of the Philippines-Diliman …
Read More »mark
Halifax arrests related to ‘extraordinary’ cocaine bust in United States
RCMP say four people were arrested in Halifax earlier this month as part of an investigation that also led to an “extraordinary” seizure of 433 kilograms of cocaine in New York State in August. 4 people were arrested on Sept. 1 with ties to international drug ring, police say Nova …
Read More »Grand inauguration of Asia Pacific Medical Center-Iloilo
The Asia Pacific Medical Center-Iloilo is the first of its kind in the whole of Western Visayas and the Panay region, possessing a multi-specialty facility that promises world-class service to its patients at competitive rates. Dr. Fredilyn Samaro, Dr. Dan Regozo, Dr. Felix Nolasco and Lemuel Fernandez Dr. Jerry and …
Read More »Heart Evangelista conquers Lion City
Now it can be revealed. The reason why international fashion personality Heart Evangelista has been frequenting Singapore lately was because she has been chosen by ION Orchard, the Lion City's foremost upscale mall, as their latest global brand ambassador. Heart Evangelista lends her style to ION Orchard, the Lion City’s …
Read More »North Korea compounds problematic ‘headwinds’
FOR nearly two years, concerns over North Korea receded from the global spotlight as the Russia-Ukraine war drew more attention. As many know, that ongoing conflict has been blamed for the external factors threatening the global economy, from raising the specter of recession in Europe to disrupting grain supplies worldwide. …
Read More »Nueva Ecija team owner hopes for more sustainable MPBL
Nueva Ecija team owner Vicente 'Bong' Cuevas III is happy to have seen the progress of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) five years since its inception and he hopes for a more sustainable league moving forward. Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards team owner Bong Cuevas poses for a photo with …
Read More »Alex Eala downs Indian foe in Asian Games third round
Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala outdueled Indian Rutuja Bhosale, 7-6(5), 6-2, in the third round of the women's singles event in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China on Tuesday, September 26. Alex Eala CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Eala had to dig deep in the first set that dragged to a tiebreaker …
Read More »Meralco falls short, bows to Al Arabi in Doha tilt
Meralco got off to a quick start, but cooled off in the middle quarters, allowing Al Arabi SC to hold off the Bolts, 90-82 in the opening day of the 2023 Doha International Basketball Tournament on early Tuesday morning, (Manila time), September 26 at the Al Gharafa Arena in Doha, …
Read More »Singapore commentator accused of racism after calling Filipinas ‘team USA’
A commentator from Singapore has earned the ire of Filipino football fans after calling the Philippine national women's football team “team USA”. On Monday night, X user Luis Jamil Tan called out the comments made by Singaporean commentator Shehzad Haque and accused him of racism. “I'd like to raise an …
Read More »Gilas routs Bahrain for winning start in Asian Games
Gilas Pilipinas got its gold medal bid off to a winning start after beating Bahrain, 89-61 in the opening day of the 19th Asian Games on Tuesday, September 26 at the Zijingang gymnasium inside Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, China. Gilas Pilipinas PHOTO BY RIO DELUVIO Naturalized players Justin Brownlee and …
Read More »