POLITICS
BONG GO BACKS CHOCOLATE HILLS RESORTS PROBE
In the wake of growing concerns over the construction of resorts within the Chocolate Hills, a UNESCO Heritage Geopark in Bohol, Senator Bong Go emphasized the importance of sustainable tourism development and strict compliance with environmental laws to protect particularly natural heritage sites. As a member of both the Senate Committees on Tourism and Environment,…
PADILLA WANTS INC FOUNDATION DAY AS NAT’L HOLIDAY
It is only fitting that a non-working holiday be declared to give the nation the opportunity to commemorate the contributions of the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) to the nation in the last 110 years. Senator Robin Padilla stressed this as he chaired a Senate hearing on a proposed measure to declare July 27 a non…
BULACAN FREEPORT, ECOZONE BILL GETS SENATE OK
The Senate gave its final nod to the bill creating the Bulacan Special Economic Zone (BuZ) and Freeport. Sponsored by Senator Grace Poe, Senate Bill No. 2572 establishes the Bulacan Ecozone, which will host the New Manila International Airport in the province of Bulacan. Aside from Poe, Senate President Migz Zubiri co-sponsored the bill, along…
MALE QC GOV’T WORKERS JOIN VIOLENCE VS WOMEN DRIVE
In line with the celebration of Women’s Month, the Quezon City Government (QC) led the mass pledge of commitment of more than 11,000 male QCitizens in support of the Men Opposed to Violence Everywhere (MOVE) movement. Spearheaded by the Office of the City Mayor with Gender and Development (GAD) Council Office, at least 4,000 Quezon…
GOVERNMENT
DOH BRINGS ‘TARA, KONSULTAYO’ HEALTH FAIR TO QC
The Department of Health (DOH) brings Tara, KonsulTayo! National Health Fair, an open and free health caravan for all age groups, at Liwasang Aurora in Quezon City Memorial Circle recently to promote health and primary care and empower Filipinos with a proactive approach towards healthcare. Guided by President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos, Jr.’s health directives as…
TIU LAUREL EYES CHANGES IN 2025 DA BUDGET
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. will propose significant changes in the department’s 2025 budget to achieve President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.’s goal to modernize agriculture, increase food production and ensure food security. “The budget in 2025 will be very different from this year,” Tiu Laurel told members of the Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food Inc.…
DPWH FINISHES ROAD PROJECTS IN CEBU’S 5TH DISTRICT
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has implemented road rehabilitation and improvement projects that now facilitate smoother and safer driving experience in the fifth district towns of Cebu Province. Citing a report from DPWH Regional Office 7 Director Ernesto Gregorio Jr., DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan said that one of the completed projects is…
NEA ROLLS OUT ACCELERATED ELECTRIFICATION PROGRAM
The National Electrification Administration (NEA) sets in motion the Accelerated Total Electrification Program (ATEP) to meet its goal of total household electrification by 2028. NEA held a roll-out conference earlier this month to present the program and ensure the engagement of all electric cooperatives (ECs). Among its objectives were the harmonization of targets and accomplishments…
BUSINESS & ECONOMY
MGEN, SMGP LAUNCH PH'S 1ST INTEGRATED LNG FACILITY
In a landmark development for the Philippines’ energy sector, Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGen), Aboitiz Power Corporation (AP) and San Miguel Global Power Holdings Corp. (SMGP) are launching the country’s first and most expansive integrated liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility in Batangas. This initiative is seen to help boost energy security and steer the country towards…
FEDEX SUPPORTS SCHOLARSHIP OF YOUNG WOMEN IN STEM
FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE:FDX) and one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, announced its collaboration with Zonta Club of Makati and Environs (Zonta) for the second consecutive year to empower women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) as part of the FedEx Cares program. FedEx donated over PHP1.9 million…
WANT TO BOOST YOUR ONLINE PRESENCE? SEO MIGHT JUST BE THE BEST OPTION FOR YOU
E-commerce truly revolutionized our behavior. How we consume online content, whether it be useful information or some random memes of a cat tearing up, the things the internet returns to our searches are based on science. They are not as random as our search history in Google or other search engines. They are based on…
#MayOpeningBaRiyan? HERE ARE SOME PART-TIME JOBS YOU CAN APPLY FOR
Extra income stream, anyone? In this economy, who would say no to earning some money? We are very lucky to be living in the digital era. Almost everything requires some sort of technical human expertise that AI cannot replicate. Whether you are a student, someone who wants another source of income, or you simply want…
TRAVEL & TOURS
MAY THAT FIRE SPARK SOMETHING IN YOU AS A FILIPINO
Perhaps one of the country’s most heartbreaking celebrations of National Heritage Month, days before May ends, the Manila Central Post Office was gutted by an inferno-like fire. The beautiful neo-classical edifice and dominating landmark in the country’s capital engulfed fire for nearly eight hours, severely damaging the almost century-old building. Come daylight, its iconic cream-colored…
ENDEARING HANOI WHILE LEARNING FROM IT
With its overextended sun and streets lorded by scooters, Hanoi is a peach and vibrant city that bridges modern and traditional ways of living. A city that demands your attention—it challenges the way you see things. In one blink, you could miss out on witnessing something far beyond what conventional traveling offers. Keep your eyes…
BUDGET FOOD TRIP UNIVERSITY EDITION
Schools are the training ground for tomorrow’s leaders and builders of our nation. To feed them good food is like feeding our future. But, as students trying to make their way out of college, it’s understandable that budget can sometimes become stiff. Thankfully, budget-friendly food stalls, carinderia, and restaurants thrive outside the walls of every…
ACCESS A BETTER LIFE. CROSS THESE NEWLY-BUILT BRIDGES
Build bridges, not burn them. Did it ever make you wonder how past communities connect with others? How do culture and tradition get passed on from one place to another? Food, clothing, produce, or even our way of speaking all these things had to travel from island to island to create a network between regions…
FOOD, HEALTH & FITNESS
PH BAGS MOST NUMBER OF PORK DISHES WORLD RECORD
The Philippines led by the National Federation of Hog Farmers, Inc. (NatFed) has successfully set a new world record for the most number of pork dishes on display. With a total of 313 pork dishes from various individuals, restaurants, and schools, the country clinched the Guinness Record during NatFed’s Hog Festival kick-off program in Gateway…
TO HO PANCITERIA ANTIGUA, THE OLDEST GEM IN TOWN
Food is the essence of life. Apart from the much-needed nutrients and sustenance, it also brings wealth, culture, and heritage. This is why we often hear people say that a dish is a family heirloom — passed down from one generation to another. For some fortunate families, they get to inherit not just recipes, but…
FOOD WITH LONG SHELF LIFE
Doomsday preppers would know, but most moms do, too! You see, the kitchen cupboard is like the storage space where moms keep their arsenal of weapons aka food supplies and other essentials for survival. But not many of us are aware that most of the items in our pantry could likely outlive us. Yes, some…
ABACA-UPLB IS BACK WITH THEIR ABACALUSUGAN PROJECT: SAB-ON THE WAY TO CLEANLINESS
LOS BAÑOS, LAGUNA – Ahon Batang CALABARZON (ABACA-UPLB), in partnership with UNICEF Philippines and the Department of Health (DOH), is back with their WASH O’Clock Campaign. Now called ABACALUSGAN: Sab-On The Way to Cleanliness, which will be held at Maahas Elementary School in Los Banos, Laguna, on November 24, 2023, where students will be taught…
FASHION & BEAUTY
MISS BINGOPLUS LUCKY BATS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ED
Fil-Canadian Jasmine Paguio finished as runner-up in the recently concluded Miss Philippines Earth beauty-with-a-cause pageant, but for the BingoPlus community of players, game developers, employees, partner brands, institutions, and beneficiaries, she is their queen. The 23-year-old actress and model who grew up in Canada but returned to the Philippines to seek an acting and pageantry…
FILA, STARBUCKS PARTNER FOR A LIMITED-EDITION LINE
Two classic and iconic brands are partnering to give back to their customers who have remained loyal despite the challenges of the pandemic in the past two years. For a limited run, FILA and Starbucks will give free fashionable and functional items inspired by their iconic hues and logos. The results represent FILA’s red, blue…
Mr. and Ms. JPIA continues legacy
To continue the legacy of Mr. and Ms. JPIA, PUP JPIA Manila announced its search of the event for this year on their Facebook page on November 16, 2021. The event is open to all bonafide students of Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Sta. Mesa branch, which is also a PUP Junior Philippine Institute…
DRESS TO IMPRESS: CHOOSING A SUIT
Suits are timeless clothes. It’s stylish and classy, and can be worn during important events or activities such as for business, formal gatherings, or even casual daily wear if you feel like looking dapper. But good suits aren’t always easy on the wallet. This is why it’s important to choose the right one for you.…
SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
ANG SEES MORE GOLD FOR PINOYS IN PARIS OLYMPICS
Longtime sports patron Ramon S. Ang believes the country is geared to win more golds in the coming Paris Olympics as he paid tribute to all Filipino athletes, particularly those who were honored during the recent Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Awards. Ang, San Miguel Corporation (SMC) President and Chief Executive Officer, received his second PSA…
UP MBT, GOLDWIN MONTEVERE AGREE TO FIVE-YEAR EXTENSION
The UP Men’s Basketball Team (MBT) has come to terms with head coach Goldwin Monteverde on a five-year extension to reinforce the championship culture he has established in his first three years at the helm of the team. “UP MBT management is committed to establishing continuity in the program to ensure the winning culture developed…
HOLIDAYS CONTINUE TO BE HAPPY FOR UP MBT, SUBIC FIESTA CARNIVAL
CJ Cansino and Francis Lopez returned to Subic, Friday, to make sure all is well in the carnival that went viral because of them. In Cansino’s vlog of the UP Fighting Maroons’ Subic outing last December 16, Lopez was seen having fun with a masked staff member of the horror ride and their interaction became…
BONG GO FILES RESO LAUDING PH TEAM IN 19TH ASIAD
In a resolution filed recently, Senator Bong Go, chair of the Senate Committee on Sports, expressed his congratulations to members of the Philippine team for their commendable performance in the 19th Asian Games held in Hangzhou, China from September 23 to October 8. Senate Resolution No. (SBN) 825 acknowledges the athletes’ achievements and their contribution…
ARTS & CULTURE
PADILLA MOURNS PASSING OF ACTRESS JACLYN JOSE
Senator Robin Padilla joined Filipinos in expressing sympathy and condolences over the passing of Jaclyn Jose, who he described as an “icon of professionalism, grace and talent in the entertainment industry.” Padilla filed Senate Resolution 943 where he sought to have the Senate express “profound sympathy and sincere condolences” on the passing of Jose, Mary…
GUINNESS BID AT QC FOR MOST NUMBER OF PORK DISHES
In line with the National Pig Day Celebration, the National Federation of Hog Farmers, Inc. (NatFed) will attempt to set a Guinness Record for the most number of pork dishes on display and to be served afterwards. The world record attempt will serve as a kick-off event of the organization’s five-day Hog Festival in Cubao,…
SO MUCH OF TIME IS SPENT THINKING HOW TO SPEND IT
Do you see time as an arbitrary social construct? You know, a thing we all agreed to so we can make sense of the changes we experience in life and around us? Why we grow up and old, why wine tastes better with age, why we sleep at night and wake up when the sun…
‘BURNT TOAST THEORY.’ A NEW NAME FOR GLASS-HALF-FULL LENS COINED ON TIKTOK
Something’s burnt! For chronically punctual people, a time wasted is a time lost. What could’ve been spent on something useful and productive all went down the drain. Agree? The modern concept of positive thinking disagrees. It’s called the ‘Burnt Toast Theory’ coined on TikTok — a silver lining, basically. It teaches us to view our…
HOBBIES & ADVOCACIES
PH RED CROSS RESPONDS TO PGH FIRE
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) immediately responded to a recent fire that reached a third alarm at the Central Block of the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) in Manila. PRC Chairman and CEO Dick Gordon directed the staff and volunteers to respond quickly and dispatched firetrucks and ambulances to ensure that the fire was put out…
PH RED CROSS LED BLOOD DRIVE YIELDS 1,674 BAGS
The PRC, GMA Kapuso Foundation (GMAKF), and Ever Commonwealth Mall held a blood donation drive, dubbed “Sagip Dugtong Buhay,” recently. The blood donation drive generated 1,674 bags of blood collected, which can save more than 6,000 lives. The 1,674 bags of blood collected can save more than 6,000 lives. PRC Chairman and CEO Dick…
PRC, MANILA ROTARY SIGN BLOOD DONATION DEAL
The Rotary Club of Manila (RCM), Rotaract Club of Manila (RAC Manila), and Rotary Club of De La Salle University (RAC DLSU) signed a memorandum of agreement with the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) recently at RCM’s 27th weekly membership meeting in Makati City. “We just sent 20 bags of blood in Davao de Oro because…
PRC SENDS MORE AID, WATER TANKERS TO MINDANAO
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has lined up massive resources in an overwhelming response to the situation in Mindanao. PRC Chairman and CEO Dick Gordon directed the dispatch of additional resources in Mindanao after seeing the need to provide immediate relief to about 230,000 families in Davao de Oro, Davao del Norte, Agusan del Sur,…
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
IESHIKAWA 18 PROGRESSES INTO THE DIGITAL TOMORROW
This year, UP CIEM presents IEshikawa 18 – AURION: Forging Ahead into the Digital Tomorrow. Scheduled for February 23-24, 2024, its 18th installment aims to seize the future of industrial engineering by delving into the insights of emerging trends, integrating the latest technologies to positively transform lives. IEshikawa is an annual nationwide Industrial Engineering event…
T.I.P. CREATES REHAB DEVICE FOR STROKE PATIENTS
What started as a thesis project for a group of Technological Institute of the Philippines (T.I.P.) electronics engineering (ECE) graduates turned into a promising rehabilitation device that seeks to aid recovering stroke patients. T.I.P. Quezon City alumni Joanna Keith Ildefonso, Orwell Orit, Liezl Lalaine Patrimonio, and Keanu Readova developed their project called “HandMATE,” which recently won “Best…
T.I.P. ENG’G, COMPUTING PROGRAMS PASS AUN-QA
The Technological Institute of the Philippines (T.I.P.) received fresh ASEAN University Network-Quality Assurance (AUN-QA) assessments of T.I.P. Manila’s electronics engineering and computer science programs and T.I.P. Quezon City’s industrial engineering and information technology programs. The international assessment body found the four T.I.P. undergraduate programs “adequate as expected” based on the official report of its team, a copy of which…
T.I.P. WINS AWARD FOR 'EDIBLE CUTLERIES' PROPOSAL
Six aspiring engineers from the Technological Institute of the Philippines (T.I.P.) Quezon City recently won third place in the 2023 Swiss Innovation Prize “Sustainability” category for pitching “edible cutleries” as a viable solution against plastic pollution. Inspired by eco-friendly materials already being produced in other countries, the students collectively known as “Edgetec” submitted a research…