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Kapampangans start to feel like Christmas despite Covid-19 threat
October 11, 2020, 1:45 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The spirit of the yuletide season started to come alive in this city, dubbed as the Christmas capital of the Philippines, amid the continuing concern on coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). With still 74 days before Christmas, one can begin to feel the holiday… Read More
QC: 7th city born during first 4 years of PH Commonwealth
October 11, 2020, 8:04 am
MANILA – As Quezon City officials and residents prepare for the celebration of the 81st anniversary of the erstwhile capital of the Philippines on Oct. 12, this writer decided to conduct a research to find out how many cities were created nationwide during the Commonwealth Government from 1935… Read More
Filipino bayanihan spirit: A community-led approach vs. Covid-19
October 10, 2020, 4:02 pm
MANILA – The involvement of communities in preventing and controlling the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) is a crucial strategy to address the pandemic. An unprecedented health crisis of such a dramatic scale is a clear test of the Filipino bayanihan spirit, especially how our… Read More
PH an important migratory bird route: DENR
October 10, 2020, 2:31 pm
MANILA – The Philippines is an important part of the bird migration routes in the East Asia-Australasian Flyway, according to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) as it joined the celebration of the World Migratory Bird Day on Saturday. “Migratory birds as far as… Read More
Cleaner than clean: A craze for stricter hygiene vs. Covid-19
October 9, 2020, 1:49 pm
MANILA – The government has been constantly reminding Filipinos to practice proper personal hygiene, apart from wearing protective gear and observing physical distancing, to avoid catching the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). As the pandemic lingers, many Filipinos have taken the advice to… Read More
De-stress in 2020: Pulling off a relaxing, safe 'staycation'
October 9, 2020, 10:26 am
MANILA – For many of us, 2020 will not be known for road trips and grand travel plans here and abroad. At this time of the pandemic, staycation seems to be the best way to get out of the house after being on quarantine for what feels like years. Even if one doesn't feel comfortable traveling far… Read More
'Undas' amid Covid-19: A different way of honoring the dead
October 6, 2020, 1:53 pm
MANILA – As restrictions on mass gatherings are in place due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), the way Filipinos mark important occasions in their lives have changed -- both for the living and for the dead. As the government ordered the closure of resting places for the annual 'Undas'… Read More
Coping with Covid-19: Finding ways to move forward
October 5, 2020, 12:42 pm
MANILA – As the world continues to pick up from the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), everyone's lives changed one way or another. These changes are evident in the way people meet and do their daily tasks. What used to be crowded places suddenly became so quiet and empty. As… Read More
Aiming for ‘Atty.’: How legal education works in the new normal
October 5, 2020, 10:18 am
MANILA – From the traditional face-to-face interaction in classrooms, students and teachers greet each other virtually through streaming applications in gadgets and strive to continue learning as the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) lingers. Aside from the basic education sector, even legal… Read More
How schools wrestle with demands of 'new normal' in education
October 4, 2020, 7:43 pm
MANILA – Saying that school year 2020-2021 is a big challenge for all stakeholders is an understatement. In the midst of a raging pandemic, the government and all other stakeholders are scaling up efforts to ensure that children continue with their studies. For starters, teachers were given… Read More
Fresh grad opens Korean mini-mart in Pasig amid pandemic
October 4, 2020, 6:56 pm
MANILA – As many stores across the country were closing down due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic, civil engineering graduate Thomas Jason Ferrer, 21, decided to open one up. Last July 23, "Aegyo Korean Mini-Mart" had a soft opening at Countryside Ave. Cor. 4th St., Barangay… Read More
Teaching in the time of pandemic
October 3, 2020, 6:49 pm
COTABATO CITY – The coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic may have brought new challenges to the teaching profession but public teacher Martina Cabilbigan said nothing will change her love for the profession.The 40-year-old Grade 10 teacher said her daily routine has not changed, such as… Read More
More a calling than a career: Dabawenya teaches IP kids
October 3, 2020, 6:48 pm
DAVAO CITY--What started to be a career is now a calling for a 27-year- old Dabawenya, who must endure two to three hours of travel just to reach a hinterland village here to teach Indigenous Peoples (IPs) kids.Miko Dyan Pogoy, a public school teacher in Masawang Elementary School in Brgy.… Read More
Albay teacher tells students not to let crisis erode their dreams
October 2, 2020, 9:20 pm
TABON-TABON, Daraga, Albay – Living in difficult times due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) crisis must not be a reason to stop dreaming, all the more to strive and rise above the challenge. Christene Dayap-Villanueva, a teacher of the Mabini Elementary School in a remote village here,… Read More
Sarangani schools ready for 'new normal' opening of classes
October 2, 2020, 8:51 pm
GENERAL SANTOS CITY – Public schools in Sarangani province are ready and equipped to face the “new normal” as they gear up for the opening of classes on Monday amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic, an Education official assured Friday.Dr. Donna Panes, curriculum… Read More
Education amid Covid-19: A longing to reunite with teachers, pals
October 2, 2020, 1:35 pm
MANILA – Thanks to modern technology and the Internet, learning continues for students amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) crisis. However, virtual learning cannot simply replace someone's happiness in interacting with friends and teachers in the flesh. As the saying goes, absence… Read More
NorMin teachers, parents share concerns, optimism in 'new normal'
October 1, 2020, 8:51 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – As public schools across the country prepare for the opening of classes, teachers, and parents in various parts of Northern Mindanao voiced concerns on the challenges under the "new normal" mode of learning, although they agreed that it will also offer hopes and insights on… Read More
Call center agent rides on ‘pasabuy’ to cushion pandemic impact
October 1, 2020, 11:08 am
MANILA – The coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic has threatened public health and impaired the economy. However, Filipinos have always proven that their resilience is stronger than any crisis, hence, enabling them to survive and rise again. As the pandemic restricted the people's… Read More
Wi-Fi helps Covid-19 survivor fight loneliness in isolation
September 30, 2020, 2:41 pm
MANILA – Aside from fighting the physical impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), confirmed patients also battle the feeling of loneliness in isolation centers, which takes a toll on their mental health. Thanks to modern technology and a stable Wi-Fi connection, they have the means to… Read More
Buying ‘Godfather’ shoes helps Marikina cobblers thrive
September 27, 2020, 2:34 pm
MANILA – The Marikina shoe industry, which has been the biggest part of the city’s economy, is struggling to sustain operations amid the prevailing coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. Hoping to keep business afloat in challenging times, this Marikina-based shoe brand has stepped up… Read More
