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It takes a 'Christmas village' to share holiday cheers
November 17, 2023, 2:20 pm
BAGUIO CITY – Gaye Vergara, a native of this city who has been working as a medical technologist for 27 years in the United States, has been collecting Christmas houses since she started working abroad in 1996. “When I went to the States I started to buy collectible Christmas houses. I told… Read More
Prayers for the departed absolve their sins
November 2, 2023, 4:42 pm
MANILA – Remembering and celebrating the life of a departed loved one is as important as praying for their souls, in the hope that they gain eternal life with God. Fr. Fernando Egargo, a professor of Theology and Philosophy at St. Johns University in New York, said the tradition of commemorating… Read More
SPARK PH bolsters girl power through sports
November 2, 2023, 10:56 am
MANILA – While many women excel in sports these days, there are still young girls who have limited opportunities to engage in a sport they love. Girls Got Game coach Gybel Agregado told the Philippine News Agency this could be due to the notion that "girls are not fit for sports" spoken by the… Read More
Returning to the roots of Filipino 'Undas'
October 31, 2023, 7:09 pm Updated on October 31, 2023, 7:27 pm
MANILA – Once again, Filipinos observe "Undas" to remember their departed loved ones, as well as partake in merry-making over the spooky, macabre, and fun side of the supernatural. "Undas" is the Filipino term for All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, both of which are religious holidays.… Read More
Ex-rebel: Choosing path to peace ‘imperative’
October 29, 2023, 3:45 pm Updated on October 29, 2023, 6:22 pm
DAVAO CITY – Arian Jane Ramos, a former member of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) known as Ka Marikit, cherishes the path of peace she chose as she joined the commemoration of the first anniversary of the declaration of Davao Region as “insurgency-free”… Read More
Memorials for departed Filipino journalists at NPC grounds
October 29, 2023, 1:12 pm Updated on October 30, 2023, 10:36 am
MANILA – When the founding members and officials of the National Press Club of the Philippines (NPC) decided in the 1950s to construct their clubhouse, which eventually became the National Press Club of the Philippines (NPC) building today, they had the foresight to make the planned structure a… Read More
Meet Albay's 'grave branding' artist
October 29, 2023, 9:58 am
DARAGA, Albay – For years, Jafryl Refran's "grave branding" artworks have sparked conversations both in the online and offline worlds. On All Saints' and All Souls' Days, when rows of austere tombs in white and gray usher in a sense of somber reverence, his colorful logo-inspired grave art at a… Read More
Self-sufficiency hinges on science use
October 29, 2023, 8:37 am
MANILA – Time and again, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has been pushing for the application of science in food production to enable the country to attain its goal of self-sufficiency of 97 percent. He raised this point anew during his keynote speech at the recently concluded 6th… Read More
Scholarship: preserving culture, improving IPs’ lives
October 26, 2023, 10:24 pm
BAGUIO CITY – Khyru Egyab, 25, of Sagada, Mountain Province is a first-year Bachelor of Science in Criminology student who is all hopes for his future in law enforcement. He is a new member of the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP)-Cordillera’s dance troop. Being part of this… Read More
'Undas' puts spotlight on Albay town's flower industry
October 25, 2023, 4:48 pm
DARAGA, Albay – With Mayon Volcano displaying signs of restiveness, spewing red hot lava down its slope just days before All Saints' Day and All Soul's Day, flower farm owner Eleanor Alaurin is in a race against time. "We hope to harvest all the flowers by Oct. 29 in time for the 'Undas' to… Read More
Nurturing the youth’s love for books amidst tech advances
October 20, 2023, 9:21 pm
BAGUIO CITY – The advent of technology has made libraries farther from the heart of the youth, with preference now on gadgets. However, personnel of this city’s public library are not letting their books to just remain untapped. “We try to evolve. We do not wait for the public,… Read More
Rising together: Italy touts deep links with PH in commemorative book
October 14, 2023, 8:19 am
MANILA – The relationship between Italy and the Philippines is expected to further flourish in the years to come, banking on their deep people-to-people connection that spans decades if not centuries, Italian Ambassador to the Philippines Marco Clemente said. The two states are committed to… Read More
4Ps is chance to have better life, says beneficiary
October 12, 2023, 11:00 pm
BAGUIO CITY – At a young age, Cris Reshon Guiral, now 30 years old, has experienced poverty, which he described as eating rice paired with just salt, and going to school without supplies and allowance. He said having rice with oil and soy sauce is already a treat for their family, who hailed… Read More
Teaching children to preserve Cordillera's weaving industry
October 11, 2023, 8:55 pm
BAGUIO CITY – A weaver from the municipality of Lubuagan in Kalinga province has expressed confidence that their cultural practice of “laga” (weaving), which dates back over a century, will survive and will be preserved amid modern influences. “I was 12 years old when I learned to weave.… Read More
A Filipino's heart for kids of fallen Ukrainian heroes
October 10, 2023, 9:38 am
MANILA – Filipinos have a unique ability to emphasize the significance of helping others, viewing it as not only a cultural trait but also a fundamental aspect of religious beliefs. This is what Brice Espino believes in and displays every time he reaches out to nations to support children who… Read More
Pangasinan ventures into global market promotion via Manila FAME
October 6, 2023, 2:59 pm
MANILA – Pangasinan’s provincial government has ventured into another way of promoting what it can offer to the global market by introducing 10 world-class enterprises through the premier trade show Manila FAME. On Wednesday, 10 of the province’s “cream of the crop” small and medium… Read More
Beyond chalk and talk: The inspiring story of Albay’s model teacher
October 5, 2023, 6:52 pm
DARAGA, Albay – Elgie Radaza believes in second chances. Hailed as “Philippines’ Woman of Dedication and Most Innovative Alternative Learning System Teacher of the Year” in the 2023 Dangal ng Lahi Awards, Radaza is an advocate of the transformative power of education to make a difference… Read More
Magdalena Gamayo: Weaving through the years
October 2, 2023, 8:30 pm
LAOAG CITY – At 99, Magdalena Gamayo, the grandmother of handwoven cloth Abel Iloko, continues to weave the finest inabel textiles with a very high thread count and intricate designs that sometimes can take up to five colors. Every day, her local community in the farming village of Lumbaan,… Read More
Etched in Stone: The Artistry of Albay’s Lava Rock Sculptor
October 2, 2023, 6:12 pm
DARAGA Albay – How do you breathe life into a stone? For lava rock artist Vicente "Enteng Bato" Ajero, all it takes is a hammer, a nail, and a healthy dose of imagination to transform nondescript and ordinary volcanic stones into stunning works of art that prove that one can find beauty in… Read More
Never too late to reform juvenile offenders in Abra's 'Bahay Pag-asa'
September 29, 2023, 6:19 pm
BANGUED, Abra – In its almost 10 years of operation, Abra’s “Bahay Pag-asa” continues to help children in conflict with the law (CICL) reform and have a second chance to make their lives better.Bahay Pag-asa head Jeanietess Brillantes described the center’s role in the society as a… Read More
