POC chief welcomes possible Tokyo Olympics delay, says 2021 sched ‘ideal’

June Navarro 03/24/2020

Instead of being consumed by regret, Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham “Bambol”’ Tolentino sees a silver lining on the possible postponement of the Tokyo Olympics. “More Filipinos will have more chances to qualify. A postponement would mean…

PNP welcomes CHR’s call for probe of collateral damage in police operations

07/05/2019

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday said it is welcoming the call of the Commission on Human Rights  (CHR) to probe police operations that involve collateral damage, including the recent buy-bust in Rodriguez,…

Palace welcomes South Korea’s move to relax visa application for Filipinos

06/04/2019

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang welcomed Monday the move of South Korea to relax visa requirements for Filipinos visiting the Asian country. “The Palace appreciates the kind words of ROK (Republic of Korea) Ambassador to the Philippines Han…

Palace welcomes ROTC law for Grades 11, 12

/INQ.net 05/22/2019

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang described as “good news” the House of Representatives’ approval of a measure that would mandate the enrollment of senior high school students in the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC). “That’s good news. President…

Loot’s family welcomes Duterte’s plan to summon him, other narco-mayors

Morexette Erram 10/31/2018

The family of Mayor Vicente Loot welcomed the announcement of President Duterte to summon the mayors who are linked to the illegal drugs trade. In an interview, Provincial Board Sun Shimura said his stepfather, Loot, was never…

Author Solutions welcomes Millevo with win over Dyninno

Jonas N. Panerio 10/01/2018

The Author Solutions Philippines Inc. (ASPI) Hardbacks welcomed former Rookie-MVP Syv Millevo in style as they defeated the Dyninno Jets, 58-52, in the Evo League division of the 2018 Tanduay Athletics E-Leagues for Basketball on Sunday at…

China welcomes US trade talks offer

AFP 09/13/2018

China welcomed on Thursday a US offer to hold fresh trade talks, adding that the two are discussing the details and providing some hope the world’s top economies could step back from the brink of an all-out…

Sinas welcomes any cash reward for Peter Lim arrest; police tracker created

Nestle L. Semilla 08/18/2018

If only to help get Peter Lim, Chief Supt. Debold Sinas welcome any groups that will dangle a reward to anyone who can give any information about the businessman’s whereabouts. “Rewards encourage the public to give information…

Cebu archdiocese welcomes 13 new priests

Intern 08/07/2018

The country’s biggest archdiocese has added 13 new priests to its fold. Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma on Tuesday (August 7) ordained the new priests in a solemn ceremony at the Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral. Palma challenged priests to…

Cosap welcomes drug tests for all students, teachers

Jessa Mae O. Sotto 06/23/2018

The Cebu City Office for Substance Abuse Prevention (Cosap) welcomes the plan of Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) to subject students and teachers to mandatory drug tests as part of their campaign against illegal drugs. “It was…

Pesquera welcomes underpass project’s progress

Rosalie O. Abatayo 06/17/2018

DESPITE lamenting on the worsening traffic situation caused by the underpass construction, Cebu City Councilor Jocelyn Pesquera welcomed the announcement that the project is 75 percent complete. “I hope it’s true that it’s 75 percent complete. We…

HRRAC chief: We will work with Mayor Osmeña in solving garbage collection problems

Jose Santino S. Bun-achita 06/17/2018

The Hotel, Resort and Restaurant Association in Cebu (HRRAC) welcomes plans of Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña to address problems on garbage collection. Carlo Suarez, President of HRRAC, said that while they would respect any decision by…

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