Philippines Earns Its First Woman Chess Grand Master

Janelle Mae Frayna

The Philippines’ First Woman Chess Grand Master is from the Bicol Region. To be called ‘proud’ is an understatement of how the people of the Bicol Region are feeling after their fellow Bicolana, Woman International Master (WIM) Janelle Mae Frayna was recognized as the first woman chess grandmaster of the Philippines. Frayna’s new title was … Read more

Hillary Clinton Just Needs Rest, Says Doc

Clinton needs rest

Clinton’s doctor advised the Democratic presidential candidate to take a rest after being diagnosed with pneumonia. Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton’s personal physician advised her to have a break and take a rest to help her fast recovery. Clinton was diagnosed with pneumonia and dehydration after she was overheated when she attended the September 11 … Read more

Favorite Hiding Place Of Abu Sayyaf Revealed By DND

The Department of National Defense (DND) identified some parts of Mindanao which are favorite hiding place of the Abu Sayyaf Group. Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana identified some parts of Mindanao which can be considered as the favorite “hiding place” of the bandit group Abu Sayyaf. According to Sec. Lorenzana, Tawi-tawi, Sulu … Read more

AFP Chief To Abu Sayyaf: Lay Down Your Arms Or Be Crushed

Gen. Visaya

Gen. Visaya calls to the Abu Sayyaf Group to lay down your arms and choose the way to peace. Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief-of-Staff General Ricardo Visaya calls on the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) to choose the way to peace and lay down their arms. Visaya made the statement when he visited the … Read more

NO HOLIDAY: Duterte Calls A Special Cabinet Meeting On Eid’l Adha

Duterte cabinet meeting

The President is set to report the result of his trips in Laos and Indonesia in the special Cabinet meeting. President Rodrigo Duterte called a special Cabinet meeting on September 12, Monday, despite of a holiday because of the observance of Muslims’ Eid’l Adha or Feast of Sacrifice. Communications Secretary Martin Andanar said that the … Read more

9/11 Attack 15 Years Ago: United States Still Mourns

9/11 memorial

Although a decade and a half had passed, the United States of America can still recall the whole account of the 9/11 attack that shook the whole of Americas. Fifteen years have passed but the people of the United States of America can still recall the attack that shook the entire nation, the 9/11 attack. … Read more

Filipino Film Wins in 73rd Venice International Film Festival

Venice Film Festival

The Filipino film, “Ang Babaeng Humayo”, gets the highest recognition in the 73rd Venice International Film Festival. Award-winning Filipino film director Lav Diaz was overwhelmed with joy after his work was recognized in the 73rd Venice International Film Festival in Italy. The film, “Ang Babaeng Humayo” got the Golden Lion prize which is the highest … Read more

Duterte, Widodo Ink The “Declaration on the Cooperation to Ensure Maritime Security”

Duterte and Widodo

Duterte and Widodo aim to strengthen ties between both countries to maintain maritime security in the Malacca Strait. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo signed the “Declaration on the Cooperation to Ensure Maritime Security” at the State Palace of Indonesia. The truce aims to strengthen the cooperation between Indonesia and Philippines in … Read more

Philippine Team On The Ramp At 42nd World Chess Olympiad

GM Eugene Torre

The Philippine representation at the 42nd World Chess Olympiad soaring high. The Philippine men and women’s team continue to reap what they sow on hard mind-work at the end of Round 6 of the 42nd World Chess Olympiad at Baku, Azerbaijan. Pinay (Filipino women) shamed the players from Mexico with a 3-1 score. The Filipinas … Read more