THE COMELEC office in Intramuros, Manila — PATRICK ROQUEPRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has named a lawyer from the Commission on Elections (Comelec) and a regional election director as new commissioners of the election body ahead of the May midterm elections.In separate letters, dated Feb.
JUSTIN BROWNLEE — RM CHUA/ONE SPORTSHE HAS a lot on his plate but Justin Brownlee (JB) is ready.After helping Barangay Ginebra reach the PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals last Sunday, Mr. Brownlee spearheads Gilas Pilipinas as it plays a pocket tournament in Qatar this weekend then
ZOOS TOKYO defended its crown as Gilas Pilipinas women settled for a bronze medal in the Manila Hustle 3×3 Season 3 over the weekend at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall.The Japanese squad fended off a strong resistance from Spain’s Panthers 3×3, 17-13, in
PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOGames on Tuesday(PhilSports Arena)4 p.m. – Petro Gazz vs Capital16:30 p.m. – Creamline vs Farm FreshCREAMLINE stakes its unblemished record with Farm Fresh taking its turn to put a stain to it as they face off on Tuesday in the Premier Volleyball League
RJ ABARRIENTOS — PBAAMID an alleged death threat, Barangay Ginebra guard RJ Abarrientos stayed laser-focused on the job on hand and just let authorities handle the situation.On social media, a netizen allegedly threatened to shoot Mr. Abarrientos and his partner on Friday night after
A surge in interest in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) resources has been reported in the UK following the decision by former US President Donald Trump to withdraw federal support for DEI initiatives, prompting many global corporations to scale back or reverse their diversity commitments. Compliance
HMRC has announced a reduction in the interest charged on overdue tax payments, following the Bank of England’s recent decision to cut the base rate from 4.75% to 4.5%. From 17th February, taxpayers with outstanding debts will see the interest rate on late payments drop from
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A Movement for Change: Celebrities and Politicians Back COA Week 2025 Campaign to Better Support for Children of AlcoholicsLondon, 10 February 2025 – Under the theme ‘A Movement for Change’, this year’s Children of Alcoholics Week (COA Week) is receiving high-profile support from celebrity patrons
Wildfire Gin, a leader in small-batch distilling, is breaking new ground with their latest venture – The Wildfire Expedition. This unprecedented journey will revolutionize the craft gin industry, bringing together flavor, adventure, and discovery.The Wildfire Expedition will take the brand across some of the world’s
The UK’s tax system is becoming increasingly costly and difficult to manage, with administrative expenses soaring for both the government and businesses, according to a damning report from the National Audit Office (NAO). The spending watchdog warned that growing complexity in tax rules has pushed HMRC’s
Labour is being urged to push back against Conservative and Reform Party opposition to its landmark expansion of workers’ rights, after a major poll revealed overwhelming public backing for key measures—including a ban on zero-hours contracts and day-one sick pay. The TUC survey, the largest of