JICA, DA team-up boost agri sector
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Department of Agriculture (DA), and Japanese non-profit group Japan Agricultural Exchange Council (JAEC) trained 2,500 Filipino farmers in 14 provinces on safe plant and…
Build it
“Build it and they will come,” the famous line from the movie Field of Dreams, appears to be the principle that directs the tourism development program of the Duterte Administration.
92 farmers complete training program
Ninety-two farmers from two municipalities of this province who graduated from a five-month training on organic farming are now producing organic agricultural crops.
8,000 Calabarzon students sa regional presscon event
Halos 8,000 delegado sa iba’t-ibang paaralan sa Calabarzon ang dumagsa rito upang makibahagi sa tatlong araw na regional schools press conference na ginanap sa Batangas City Sports Coliseum noong Disyembre…
Getting to know Jelai Espino
Highspeed features Angelica “Jelai” Espino, aspiring singer and actress, Grade Seven student at San Beda (Taytay, Rizal). She’s taking acting workshop at ABS-CBN Star Magic and singing lessons from no…
10 ASG bandits dead in 2-hour gun battle
Elements of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) encountered a 150-man strong Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) members, killing at least 10 of the bandits while suffering three casualties during…
Fireworks makers thank Rody
The Philippine Fireworks Association has thanked President Duterte for allowing them to manufacture and sell firecrackers during the holiday season this year.
Legal dilemma
I had a short conversation with the lawyer (whom we shall call Felix because it’s not his real name) two days before the Integrated Bar of the Philippines cautioned President…
Senate pushes for in-depth probe of vigilante killings
The Senate public order and dangerous drugs committee pushed yesterday for an exhaustive investigation by seasoned investigators from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and Philippine National Police (PNP) into…
Richard Yap tests positive in drama
A TV actor’s popularity is usually anchored on a running series, a regular TV show. Now that he’s without a daily series, Richard Yap says he’s not losing sleep whether…
Arellano closes in on first-ever jr. title
Arellano University trounced San Sebastian, 2-1, yesterday to move two wins away from capturing its first ever title in the 92nd NCAA juniors lawn tennis competition at the Rizal Tennis…
AMA Online eyes Jeron Teng
AMA Online Education is intent on selecting La Salle star Jeron Teng as the top overall in the PBA D-League draft set Dec. 20 at the PBA Café in Metrowalk,…
Frayna whips Indian in 20 moves
International Master Haridas Pascua and Woman IM Janelle Mae Frayna finished with contrasting results but both ended up gaining rating points to achieve GM and WGM status at the conclusion…
PNP stops gun muzzling
The Philippine National Police has stopped the annual sealing of firearms of its 160,000-strong personnel to prevent indiscriminate firing this holiday season.
Butch at PSA forum
Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman William ‘Butch’ Ramirez perks up the final edition of the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Forum for the year 2016 as he serves as special guest…
Lacson believes De Lima won’t flee
Unlike himself, Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson believes that colleague Sen. Leila M. de Lima, who is currently out of the country, will not try to go into hiding like…
