Features
Filipino health workers vital care providers in UK – envoy
March 5, 2024, 11:13 pm
BAGUIO CITY – Filipino medical professionals, especially nurses, are known for being compassionate and caring, thus considered important parts of United Kingdom’s health service. Iain Cox, political counsellor of the British Embassy in Manila, said British people have, one way or another,… Read More
Elderly stroke victim wins brand new car in Cagsawa Festival raffle
February 29, 2024, 5:15 pm
DARAGA, Albay – With 15,700 tickets in the mix, the odds of winning the grand prize, a brand new car in the Cagsawa Festival raffle, were slim for William Mendioro, 61. But this did not deter this soft-spoken senior citizen, who suffered a mild stroke two years ago, from trying his luck.… Read More
Persons with autism test photography skills documenting Panagbenga
February 26, 2024, 6:21 pm
BAGUIO CITY – Eight Persons with Autism (PWA) put to test their years of photography training during the Baguio Flower Festival (Panagbenga) during the weekend.The eight PWA were accredited by the Baguio Flower Festival Foundation Inc. (BFFFI) and granted access to vantage locations during the… Read More
Cagsawa Festival dishes out gastronomic delights
February 25, 2024, 12:07 pm
DARAGA, Albay – Coconut milk and chili are at the heart of Bicolano cuisine, but if there is one place in the region that surely knows how to tickle taste buds using these key ingredients, it is Daraga town in Albay. As part of this year's Cagsawa Festival, five cooks from all over the region… Read More
Julio Neo Mendoza: Albay's theater icon
February 24, 2024, 4:39 pm
DARAGA, Albay – Julio Neo Mendoza, 65, has always put his body where his ideals are. The streets became his stage, making theater, dubbed the "art of the elite," accessible to the masses, during the 70s. In the wake of a destructive typhoon that turned some villages in Albay province into… Read More
Love at first swipe: stories of online strangers-turned-spouses
February 14, 2024, 10:49 pm
MANILA – Navigating love through online dating platforms in the digital age poses both ease and excitement. Among the frequently used online dating applications for Filipinos is Tinder, where users may easily find their "perfect match" by swiping right. Tinder, developed in the early 2010s,… Read More
Veggie bouquet, fruit baskets sold as healthy Heart's Day gift options
February 14, 2024, 6:45 pm
MANILA – Looking for a healthier and fresh twist to the same old Valentine's Day gifts like a flower bouquet or a box of chocolates? How about gifting your loved one with a bouquet of vegetables? This and other unique gift items like "love baskets" of fruits or eggs have been “specially… Read More
Finding love offline
February 10, 2024, 12:17 pm
DARAGA, Albay – As more and more Filipinos turn to online dating platforms to find love at first swipe, algorithm-driven matchmaking is rapidly invading the human domain of romance. In this technology-saturated world, can love still find its way outside of dating apps? Three young couples share… Read More
For Chinese New Year, why not visit QC's own Chinatown
February 9, 2024, 7:30 pm
MANILA – Binondo's Chinatown is probably the country's most popular one. But did you know that Quezon City has its own Chinatown, which at 591.9 hectares is said to be one of the largest in the world? For this Chinese New Year, this area could be the perfect alternative place to immerse oneself… Read More
How microloan turned Masbateño bus driver into entrepreneur
February 9, 2024, 5:44 pm
MASBATE CITY – When the Covid-19 pandemic brought the entire country to a standstill, former bus driver Alladin Villar's world came to a screeching halt. The imposition of lockdowns and travel restrictions put a strain on his ability to provide for his family's needs, thus the father of three… Read More
For Albay's golden couples, every day is Valentine's Day
February 6, 2024, 4:22 pm
DARAGA, Albay – In a world obsessed with the idea of love that stands the test of time, two couples from Albay who have breached the 50-year mark prove that finding a match made in heaven goes beyond romantic chemistry. Commitment and contentment When the Mirabete couple, Wilfredo, 75; and… Read More
On Love and Lent
February 4, 2024, 4:31 pm
DARAGA, Albay – In case you haven't checked your February 2024 calendar yet, Ash Wednesday falls on Valentine's Day. With two seemingly contrasting holidays sharing the same date—as the start of the liturgical 40-day season of Lent requires fasting and abstinence while the most romantic day… Read More
OFW promotes rich PH history via museum on wheels
January 30, 2024, 12:52 pm
MANILA – A proud overseas Filipino has been making waves in the Middle East through his unique way of promoting Philippine history, culture and arts. Brian “Ibrahim” Asinas Mendoza, through his personal project and initiative, the Pinoy Museum on Wheels (PMOW), has been traveling across the… Read More
Why Cagsawa festival should be on everyone's bucket list
January 26, 2024, 1:22 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – Culture, nature and adventure converge as Daraga town in Albay gears up for its annual Cagsawa Festival this February. As it pays homage to the 300th year of the rebuilding of the iconic Cagsawa Church (formerly Cagsaua), this year's month-long festival promises to be bigger and… Read More
A look at PH-UN's strong partnership
January 24, 2024, 8:34 pm
MANILA – As the Philippines continues to grapple with the complexities of the 21st century, the United Nations (UN) has steadfastly remained its most trusted ally. Here's a look at some of the milestones that have defined and shaped this solid partnership, highlighting the country's engagement… Read More
Meet Irene Khan, freedom of expression's staunch advocate
January 24, 2024, 8:22 pm
MANILA – Irene Khan, the United Nations Special Rapporteur (UNSR) on freedom of expression and opinion, is a woman of many "firsts." In July 2020, this Bangladeshi lawyer and human rights advocate made history when she became the first woman ever to hold the position of Special Rapporteur since… Read More
PH winning the insurgency campaign
January 24, 2024, 4:05 pm
MANILA – The year 2023 was a banner year for the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in its ongoing campaign against the New People's Army (NPA) insurgents and their allies as there are only 11 "weakened guerilla fronts" and "a little over 1,500" fighters remaining nationwide. AFP chief Gen.… Read More
State of human rights in PH improves under PBBM admin
January 22, 2024, 2:11 pm
MANILA – As President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. looks forward to a “Bagong Pilipinas” (New Philippines) through the collective effort and cooperation of Filipinos, he continues to advocate for peace, unity, and reconciliation in pursuit of the nation’s progress and development. The… Read More
Government pushes for single-digit poverty rate by 2028
January 19, 2024, 2:03 pm
MANILA – The administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is doubling efforts to attain its single-digit poverty rate target by 2028. In his first State of the Nation Address in 2022, President Marcos vowed to bring down poverty to as low as 9 percent by the end of his term. Latest data… Read More
Congress marks milestone in legislating gender equality bills in 2023
January 18, 2024, 3:01 pm Updated on January 18, 2024, 3:05 pm
MANILA – The Philippines continues to lead as the most gender-equal country in Asia with a 79.1 percent gender parity based on the 2023 Global Gender Gap Index Report by the World Economic Forum. Last year, the Philippines also improved three notches to 16th place among 146 countries in gender… Read More
