CALASIAO, Pangasinan – The municipal government here has turned the town plaza into a Dubai Miracle Garden-inspired Christmas village which is expected to boost tourist arrivals and generate income, as well as promote anew "puto" (native rice cake) delicacy.Filled with a thousand colorful... Read More
MANILA – “Gaslighting”,a termlooked up frequently everyday, was chosen word of the year by Merriam-Webster.The top definition is the psychological manipulation of a person, usually over an extended period of time, that “causes the victim to question the validity of their own... Read More
MANILA – Remember former Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) commissioner and World Boxing Council (WBC) founding secretary-general Rodrigo “Rudy” Salud?Salud, who passed away on March 7, 2011 at the age of 72, was widely known for his servant leadership style as well as his... Read More
LEGAZPI CITY – Three days after the victory of Bince Rafael Operiano, the nine-year-old boy from Oas town, Albay province who emerged champion in the recently concluded 6th Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championship in Bangkok, Thailand, is now back to his schooling and other regular chores in his... Read More
BAYAMBANG, Pangasinan – Members of Bani Delicious Ice Cream, a group of ice cream vendors here, have thanked local and national government agencies that helped them survive the effects of the pandemic.Fernando Verseles, president of the association, in an interview on Wednesday, said they... Read More
MADDELA, Quirino –Leonora’s Cakes and Pastries located in this town serves unique and flavorful offerings, along with a palpable warmth and care in its service that had customers coming back for more.But more than just a coffee shop with good food and excellent service, Leonora’s... Read More
MANILA – Being part of a broken family is difficult for a child, more so for a mother who is left alone to raise, support, and care for him.In the Philippines, there are at least 14 to 15 million solo parents recorded, according to a study by the Department of Health and the University of the... Read More
CALASIAO, Pangasinan — A garden at San Miguel Elementary School serves not only its students but also the community as it helps address malnourishment among learners since it was established at the onset of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.In a phone interview, school principal Michael... Read More
SEOUL, South Korea – From being brothers fighting for peace and democracy during the Korean War, relations between the Philippines and South Korea have come a long way.After over 70 years, the two are determined to elevate these historic ties into a "strategic" partnership -- one that creates... Read More
BAGUIO CITY – For the indigenous peoples (IP) of the Cordillera Administrative Region, only animals and not human corpses are burned during wakes. But with the call of the times, residents are gradually being open to cremation and other modern burial practices."Some have adopted it, especially... Read More
MANILA – Opposite Kilometer Post No. 23 along Quirino Highway in Barangay Pasong Putik Proper in Novaliches, Quezon City, there is a privately-owned, two-lane road shaded by tall narra and other trees on both sides. The narrow road leads to the 90-year-old Society of Jesus-owned Sacred Heart... Read More
MANILA – More than two years since the Covid-19 outbreak, the Manila North Cemetery in Sta. Cruz District will be more lax in accepting visitors, except those aged 12 years and below and the unvaccinated.Before the weekend, the Philippine News Agency chanced upon early birds at the 54-hectare... Read More
MANILA – A teacher in Taguig City has found an interesting and rather endearing way to set her class in the right mood every morning.Instead of the usual roll call, teacher Eujan Ruflyn Alice Gazzingan-Abracia, 30, from the Kapt. Eddie T. Reyes Integrated School, checks the class attendance by... Read More
MANILA – The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) has recognized the contribution of elderly Filipino farmers who continue to bring food to Filipino families despite their advanced age.In Quezon province, 50 elderly agrarian reform beneficiaries were honored and given food packs, according to a... Read More
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet – The wood carving heritage of the Ifugao people is seen to stay alive as locals preserve the indigenous forest preservation system dubbed as "muyong"."Memorandum Circular 2-96 gave the people of Ifugao the right to manage their forest, exempting them from the nationwide... Read More
MANILA – With the rising misinformation and disinformation on social media and other platforms, a journalist’s guide to reporting numbers is being made available to help media workers in data gathering.The e-book, “Making it Count: A Journalist’s Guide to Numbers", was... Read More
NAGTIPUNAN, Quirino – A 360-degree view of the mountains, including the majestic Sierra Madre, the corn plantation on the hills, the tributaries of Cagayan River, and several waterfalls are the boast of the town of Nagtipunan, but the place is more than just a sight to see as immersing in the... Read More
Last of 2 parts(Editor's note: Names of the victims are changed or withheld to protect their identities)CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – In September 2016, police arrested 36-year-old Vilma and rescued four children.Investigations from joint law enforcement teams in the Philippines and Australia found... Read More
MANILA – A prelate of the Fatima Parish Church in Guadalupe, Makati City on Thursday urged the Catholic faithful to pray more amid uncertainties brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic and war between Russia and Ukraine.“We are at the end times!” Fr. Carlos Reyes replied when asked... Read More
Part 1 of 2(Editor's note: Names of the victims are changed or withheld to protect their identities)CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - Just over a decade ago, Selva decided to try her luck in this city to help her parents make ends meet and, at the same time, continue her studies. She was 13-years-old.What... Read More
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