Senator Risa Hontiveros  filed a resolution on Monday, June 28, to honor the Philippines' triumph at the 2016 landmark arbitral ruling that favored Manila's claims in the South China Sea, which also commemorates the efforts of late former President Benigno Simeon Aquino III’s administration. Senate Resolution No. 762 seeks to declare July 12 as National West Philippine Sea Victory Day to recall the triumph of the Philippines in the ruling, which also invalidated China's massive claims in the South China Sea.  “PNoy is the father of our 2016 victory at The Hague. If not for his unwavering commitment to put the...

  Former Philippines President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino 3rd passed away on Thursday, former Interior secretary Manuel Roxas 2nd has confirmed. He was 61. "PNoy RIP (rest in peace). [He] was rushed to hospital early this morning and passed after efforts to revive failed. Please pray for him. Salamat (Thank you)," Roxas said in a statement. Reports said Aquino was brought to the Capitol Medical Center in Quezon City early Thursday for undisclosed reasons. Aquino had been suffering from various illnesses since 2019. He had been undergoing dialysis for at least five months and had recently undergone a heart operation. He...

  While other food delivery riders have been suspended after homophobic remarks over McDonald’s BTS Meal, Benjamin Baetiong earned rewards for simply being a decent human being. Baetiong was a subject of a social media campaign launched by BTS fans (aka ARMYs) which saw him receive donations upwards of PHP 45,0000. The rider initially shared how grateful he was to McDo’s newest offering, which has led to a surge in deliveries. “Lakas ng BTS meal ngaun. Umaarangkada na.. kme mga Foodpanda rides.. masayang dedeliver sa inyo ang bts meal.. kya mga bts fans.. dyn.. gogogogo na order na kyo,” said...

  Wearing face shield on top of face mask is still required as the country continues its battle against the COVID-19 pandemic, Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles said Thursday. Nograles made the remark after a Malacañang spokesman and a lawmaker said on Thursday after meeting with the chief executive that face shields should only be worn in hospitals. Senate President Vicente Sotto III said Duterte made the statement during a meeting with lawmakers in Malacañang. "Last night, the President agreed that face shields should only be used in hospitals," Sotto said in a tweet. "Allowed us to remove ours! Attn DOH!"...

  The cities of Manila and Butuan have been included in the top 50 champion cities among over 600 cities worldwide in the Bloomberg Philanthropies’ 2021 Mayors Challenge.  Manila and Butuan were among the eight selected cities in Asia-Pacific which made it to the global 50 and the only two cities in Southeast Asia. Other Asia-Pacific cities in the top 50 included Auckland (New Zealand), Daegu (South Korea), Pune (India), Rourkela (India), Taipei (Taiwan), and Wellington (New Zealand). “We offer our congratulations to both Manila and Butuan for making it to the global 50. Out of 631 applications received by...