



















POLITICS
DA URGED: SIMPLIFY POST-HARVEST AID REQUIREMENTS
Service, not savings. This is the purpose of billions of pesos of funds allocated to the Department of Agriculture (DA), stressed AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee as he secured the commitment of the agency to simplify and streamline the estimated 50 requirements needed by farmers, fisherfolk and cooperatives to receive much-needed assistance to boost…
ESCUDERO BATS FOR FREE COLLEGE ENTRANCE ACT
Senator Chiz Escudero has asked his colleagues to pass Senate Bill No. 2441, which mandates private Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to waive entrance examination fees and charges of qualified students applying for college admission. The bill was among those Escudero sponsored on the floor recently as Chairman of the Committee on Higher, Technical and Vocational…
PRESIDENT LAUDED FOR SEAFARERS MAGNA CARTA SUPPORT
Senator Raffy Tulfo expressed elation that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has certified Senate Bill No. 2221, otherwise known as Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers, as urgent. Tulfo, principal sponsor of SB No. 2221, is also grateful for the support of his colleagues and seafarers’ unions for the said measure, particularly during the bill’s first phase…
NEW PH PASSPORT LAW GETS SENATE OK
The Senate unanimously approved on third and final reading a bill providing for a new Philippine passport law. A priority measure under the 19th Congress, Senate Bill No. (SBN) 2001, or the proposed “New Philippine Passport Act,” would pave the way for a new generation of passports that is at par with international standards, streamlining…
GOVERNMENT
PERMANENT KADIWA STORES NOW IN DA-BPI CENTERS
After assessing the market value of agribusiness hubs in government premises with direct access to the public, the Department of Agriculture kicked-off the roll out of permanent KADIWA stores in various DA-Bureau of Plant Industry (DA-BPI) research centers in the country. KADIWA is a flagship project of the DA through its Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance…
BONOAN, DPWH EXECS JOIN INT’L INFRA MEET IN KOREA
Top officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) participated at the Global Infrastructure Cooperation Conference (GICC) 2023 at the Grand Inter Continental Seoul Parnas, Korea. Hosted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport of the Republic of Korea (MOLIT) and organized by the International Contractors Association of Korea, the 2023 GICC…
PRESIDENT MARCOS RAISES PALAY BUYING PRICES
Rice farmers can now sell their unhusked rice or palay to the National Food Authority (NFA) at a higher and more competitive rate, following the decision of the National Food Authority Council chaired by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The resolve, which was announced by the President and concurrent Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary, was made…
FRASCO VOWS TOURISM DEVELOPMENT FOR TAWI-TAWI
Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco reassured residents of Tawi-Tawi of the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) support, as it pursues its objective of equalizing tourism opportunities ensuring tourism development where “no one is left behind.” Frasco stressed this as the tourism chief graced the 50th Kamahardikaan sin Tawi-Tawi recently as guest of honor. “You may find…
BUSINESS & ECONOMY
SMC, TESDA PARTNER FOR TRAINING OF NMIA WORKERS
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) and the Technical Education Skills and Development Authority (TESDA) are launching a skills training program that will enable a greater number of Filipinos to participate in opportunities at its New Manila International Airport (NMIA) project as well as its various strategic initiatives across the country. SMC President Ramon S. Ang and…
SMC TOLLWAYS READY FOR CASHLESS TOLL COLLECTION
SMC Infrastructure says it is ready to implement the government’s renewed push for a cashless and contactless payment system along expressways. This is in line with its commitment to provide seamless travel and enhance experience for millions of motorists utilizing road networks it operates. The Department of Transportation (DOTr), through its Toll Regulatory Board (TRB)…
SHORTER TRAVEL TO SILANG AND TAGAYTAY WITH CALAX
Get ready to experience a game-changer in travel convenience as the new subsection of the Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX) gears up to open its doors, paving the way for quicker access to Silang and Tagaytay! Nestled in a strategic location near Metro Manila, the province of Cavite stands as an ideal destination for an effortless road…
GET RES-Qed! HASSLE-FREE ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE WITH MOTOLITE
Have you ever been Res-Qed? Technology is meant to improve our ways of living by making things simpler and easier. Imagine the time when our concept of phones is confined to our households or in phone booths reminiscent of TARDISes — and not inside our pockets. Imagine how challenging it was then if your car…
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
THE MED TOUR: YOU BELONG WITH MED! UP HS+PM SOC’S 10TH MD TALK
It feels like the perfect night to dress up like doctors. A version of you wearing scrubs and holding a stethoscope may be closer than you think. Although stadiums-worth of people may not cheer you on as you embark on your journey through medical school, it will shape you to become an artist in your…
FOOD AND HISTORY: TRADES, LANGUAGE, AND HERITAGE COOKING IN CAVITE
Cavite, famously known as the home of many of our National Heroes. It is for this reason that it earned its moniker, The Land of the Brave. The many nation-building events that transpired on its land are also why it’s called the History Capital of the Philippines. From being at the forefront of the Spanish…
MCCORMICK CULINARY SETS FLAVOR FORECASTS AND MORE
Get a bite of what’s next in food and flavor from McCormick Culinary’s Together, We Flavor 2023. In a dazzling display of culinary mastery and innovation, McCormick Culinary hosted an event last May 18 at The Grand Hyatt in BGC, Taguig that left taste buds tingling and imaginations running wild. “McCormick, Together We Flavor” united…
#LOVELOKAL! HERE’S WHAT’S POPPIN IN #FOODTOK MANILA
Apart from our undying love for Karaoke and basketball, one more thing that Pinoys would never say no to is cheap food. In this economy, anything we buy that offers savings is something we should not pass up. Thanks to #Foodtok, Pinoys’ creative quirks become even more evident. From food innovation to catchy food stall…
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
HOUSE LAUDS EJ OBIENA FOR SILVER ATHLETICS WIN
The House of Representatives commended and congratulated Filipino pole vaulter Ernest John “EJ” Uy Obiena for winning the silver medal in the 2023 World Athletics Championships held in Budapest, Hungary recently. The message of commendation and congratulation is contained in Resolution No. 1255, which the House adopted unanimously. The resolution was authored by Speaker Martin…
SENATE LAUDS CHUA, ARANAS FOR WORLD CUP POOL WIN
The Senate adopted a resolution congratulating and commending Johann Chua and James Aranas for bagging the 2023 World Cup of Pool held in Lugo, Spain last June 27 to July 2 this year. Senate Resolution No. 714, taking into consideration Resolution Nos. 695 and 714, were introduced by Senators Bong Go, Jinggoy Estrada and Lito…
ARENAPLUS PARTNERS WITH FIBA FOR 2023 WORLD CUP
ArenaPlus, an online sports betting platform in the country, proudly announced its partnership with International Basketball Association (FIBA), supported by TV5 Cignal Ultra, to become the official sportsbook partner for the highly anticipated World Basketball Cup 2023. The FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 is truly historic, as it marks the first-ever collaboration among three countries…
PIA CAYETANO TO STUDENT-ATHLETES: EXCEL IN ACADS
Senator Pia Cayetano urged student-athletes to apply the same passion they have for sports to their academics. This was the veteran legislator’s message to over 1,000 student-athletes from four regions – Western, Central, and Eastern Visayas, and Zamboanga Peninsula – at the opening ceremony of the Palarong Pambansa Pre-Qualifying Meet in Cebu City. Cayetano, herself…
ARTS & CULTURE
AVENUES OF HISTORY, HIGHWAYS OF LEGACY
August is designated as the country’s History Month simply because many events that transpired during this month molded the Philippines into the country that it is now. In the spirit of celebrating such a meaningful month, we once again bring to life the story of two of the most, if not the most, iconic roads…
FOOD AND HISTORY: TRADES, LANGUAGE, AND HERITAGE COOKING IN CAVITE
Cavite, famously known as the home of many of our National Heroes. It is for this reason that it earned its moniker, The Land of the Brave. The many nation-building events that transpired on its land are also why it’s called the History Capital of the Philippines. From being at the forefront of the Spanish…
THE PEREGRINES: A PLAY ABOUT A ROUNDABOUT JOURNEY THROUGH MID-LIFE CRISIS
Have you ever asked yourself, “What am I doing with my life?”, “Where am I supposed to go?”, “Who am I supposed to be?” Then, you and “The Peregrines” are stuck in the same dilemma. Join them as they take a leap of faith and go on a journey to the promised land to seek…
K-BEAUTY, LGBTQIA+, PPOP: ‘GEN Z-POISED’ PHILIPPINE-KOREAN YOUTH FORUM IS BACK AND UNSTOPPABLE
Writer: Von Legolas Atienza “Because of PKYF, I met new strangers and we [became] friends,” recalled Mark John Millena via email. Millena was one of the best-performing delegates of the Philippine-Korean Youth Forum (PKYF) on its inaugural installment in 2021. Returning for its 3rd installment this year, the PKYF is UP Arirang’s flagship…
HOBBIES & ADVOCACIES
PH RED CROSS DEPLOYS WATER TANKERS TO CATANDUANES
More than 12,000 residents of Virac, Catanduanes are assured of having supply of clean drinking water. The Philippine Red Cross is addressing the ongoing water shortage in 12 barangays of the municipality through the deployment of water tankers and water bladders. “We are prepared to deploy our water tankers to supply water to most critical…
MINING TALK 2023 TO HIGHLIGHT THE SOCIOCULTURAL IMPACT OF MINING ON LOCAL COMMUNITIES
By The University of the Philippines Mining Engineering Society (UP MINERS) The University of the Philippines Mining Engineering Society (UP MINERS) will conduct the online Mining Talk 2023, with a theme “True North: Transforming Local Communities Through Mining” on September 28, 2023 (12:00 PM–4:00 PM). As the highlight event of MINERS Week 2023, Mining Talk…
BAHRAIN ROYAL CHARITY EYES MORE PROJECTS WITH PRC
The Kingdom of Bahrain’s Royal Charity Organization (RCO) Secretary-General Dr. Mustafa Al-Sayed visited Philippine Red Cross Chairman and CEO Dick Gordon to explore more opportunities for collaboration. RCO is known globally for its development and humanitarian assistance not only to the people of Bahrain but also to communities in developing countries. In 2014, RCO funded the…
PH RED CROSS HEALTH CARAVAN VISITS ANGONO, RIZAL
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Health Caravan continues to reach people with primary health care services through its Health Caravan. The PRC Health Caravan recently drove to Angono, Rizal. The outreach program, held at Angono Municipal Gym, provided health consultations to 209 people through eight volunteer medical doctors and two volunteer nurses. “The Health Caravan…
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
RASA AND SUPERMAP UNITE TO LEAD THE GIS INNOVATION IN THE PHILIPPINES
By: Angela Ortilano, Ron Pollicar For three decades, RASA Surveying and Realty has consistently been a leader in the field of Geodetic Engineering, providing its customers with reliable services using its high-quality instruments and well-trained personnel. RASA offers a variety of comprehensive land surveys which include relocation of boundaries, hydrographic, bathymetric and global position fixing.…
T.I.P. STUDENTS BAG 2023 ANNUAL RESEARCH AWARDS
Two teams of future engineers from the Technological Institute of the Philippines (T.I.P.) Quezon City and Manila were recognized for their innovative projects at the recent 2023 Annual Research Awards (ARAW) hosted by the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP). Six incoming T.I.P. QC industrial engineering (IE) seniors led by Allen Serrano and Francine Daphne…
T.I.P. HOLDS WEBINAR ON USE OF AI IN EDUCATION
Students should not be deprived of using artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance their learning experiences, but faculty members must establish clear boundaries anchored on ethical considerations when integrating it into delivering quality education. This was the position of Dr. Elmer-Rico Mojica, associate professor at the Pace University in New York, during his talk on the…
WE ARE THE WORLD’S 2ND MOST VISITED COUNTRY BY TYPHOONS. WHAT NOW?
We were taught in grade school where to spot our country on the map or on a globe. Latitude of 12.8797° N, and Longitude of 121.7740° E. We were introduced to the geographical location of the Philippines, which is in Southeast Asia, at the eastern rim of the Asiatic Mediterranean — slightly above the equator.…