November, 2024

• 19 November

  Government agencies told to avoid grand Christmas parties

  

  By Rose de la Cruz It does not need the Palace to urge government agencies from avoiding grand and ostentatious Christmas parties, raffles and gift-giving since most of our countrymen are suffering from the successive strong typhoons that inundated their lives and livelihood. A little sensitivity and empathy for those currently suffering from the loss of lives, properties, crops and …

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• 19 November

  BINI reimagines Christmas classic “Joy To The World”

  

  The nation’s girl group BINI ignites the holiday spirit with their remake of the classic Christmas song “Joy To The World.”  BINI’s “Joy To The World” version was released simultaneously with their Christmas remix of “Cherry On Top” last Thursday night (Nov. 14).  Simultaneous with the song drop on digital streaming platforms, the female pop group also dropped “Joy To …

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• 19 November

  BTS HERO DRIVER PARTYLIST JOINS THE WORLD DAY OF REMEMBRANCE FOR ROAD TRAFFIC VICTIMS 2024

  

  BTS Bayaning Tsuper Partylist led the commemoration of World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims 2024,” led by Atty Alex Abaton, Manny Laxamana, and Jovit Moya, former chief of the Trackers Division-Manila Police District and Chief of Intelligence, Presidential Protection Unit-PSG, and Joni Gesmundo Executive Assistant to the Secretary of DOTR. held at Rorary Center, Roces Avenue, Quezon City, …

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• 19 November

  An entertainment journalist dedicates a poem as b-day gift to NA for Literature nominee

  

  by Boy Villasanta Choosing between buying a gift and writing poetry as a birthday present to a celebrator is one of the easiest choices to make. Especially if the person is an artist, the most precious thing one can send to a celebrant is a creative pursuit—a poem. When Epitacio Tongohan—also known as Doc Pen Pen (he’s indeed a real …

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• 19 November

  PH bet Chelsea Manalo loses 2024 Miss U, wins its Miss Universe Asia

  

  by Boy Villasanta Miss Universe Philippines Chelsea Manalo might have missed the 2024 Miss Universe crown but she has hit the other title of the contest, Miss Universe Asia. For the first time in the history of the Miss Universe competition, it’s only this year that a sort of consolation prize was given to the contestants outside the main jury. …

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• 19 November

  Visual, film artist Bon Labora launches PH filmography archive as tribute to late archivist Teddy Co

  

  by Boy Villasanta It was never too late for visual artist, polymath, naturalist, mentor, filmmaker, and environmentalist Bon Labora to take on and pursue the ideals and plans the late archivist Teddy Co had left off particularly in preservation of the Filipino film culture. In a rousing clamor of the audience at Sine Pop, a micro cinema in Cubao, during …

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• 18 November

  BBM assures adequate food supply despite typhoons

  

  Despite the widespread destruction caused by recent typhoons to the agricultural sector, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. assured on Friday that the country has sufficient food supply to address the needs of its citizens. “In terms of food security, we’re alright. But marami talagang nasisira. Nasira na… ang dami ng nasira na palayan, ang dami na nasira na tanim. We …

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• 18 November

  PNP reports decline in crime rate for first 10 months of 2024

  

  The Philippine National Police (PNP) recorded a significant decline in index crimes for the first 10 months of 2024, reflecting a 13.51 percent decrease compared to the same period last year. In a press briefing at Camp Crame, PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo reported that 30,322 index crime incidents were documented from January 1 to November 8, 2024, down …

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• 18 November

  US providing additional $3.5-M aid for typhoon victims

  

  The United States government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing an additional P196 million ($3.5 million) to support the Philippine government’s response to Tropical Storm Kristine, known internationally as Tropical Storm Trami. Through this assistance, USAID will support logistics and provide clean water, sanitation, shelter, and cash assistance to help residents in the most affected areas …

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• 18 November

  Bill seeks free vaccines for senior citizens

  

  A lawmaker has proposed legislation aimed at providing free vaccines against infectious diseases to all senior citizens in the Philippines, ensuring better health protection for the elderly population. Agri Party-list Representative Wilbert Lee recently filed House Bill No. 11055, or the proposed Safeguarding Seniors: Free Immunization Act, which seeks to amend Republic Act No. 9994 (Expanded Senior Citizens Act of …

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