Features
BRP Gabriela Silang: Serving in time of peace, pandemic
January 3, 2023, 8:36 pm
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – Residents of the Ilocos Region have witnessed not only the grandeur of the Philippine Coast Guard’s (PCG) BRP Gabriela Silang when it docked on the waters of San Fernando City, La Union late last year but also learned about its significant role during disasters, the… Read More
Yearender: Escape incidents, congestion down but still hound BJMP
December 31, 2022, 3:35 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) on Saturday reported that jail escape incidents dropped significantly by 30.7 percent compared to 2021. Only nine escape incidents were recorded in 2022 with a 100-percent recovery rate. It also reported an 18-percent drop in its annual… Read More
Yearender: Senate builds on ‘good start’ with passage of 2023 GAA
December 30, 2022, 2:11 pm
MANILA – Among the 1,610 bills and 388 resolutions filed in the Senate since the opening of the 19th Congress on July 25, the 2023 General Appropriations Act (GAA) was the most important legislation passed before it adjourned for the holidays, according to Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri.… Read More
Yearender: AFP ends 2022 with anti-air missile capability
December 30, 2022, 9:00 am
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will end 2022 with a lot more firepower than it began the year as it is now capable of engaging and shooting down hostile aircraft and drones that may intrude over the country's airspace. This was after the Philippine Air Force (PAF) formally… Read More
Yearender: PhilSA ‘resolutely’ expands domestic space ecosystem
December 26, 2022, 5:32 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) continues its goal of expanding the domestic space ecosystem. Aside from implementing various programs and programs in 2022, the PhilSA has also bared some of its plans for 2023. “PhilSA faced outwards in 2022 with the objective of multiplying the… Read More
Filipino-born Jasmine Lee: Championing diversity in Korea
December 25, 2022, 11:03 am
MANILA – Jasmine Bacurnay-Lee, an icon of diversity in South Korea, never dreamt of becoming a politician. But with two children growing up at a time the concept of multiculturalism had yet to fully develop in the country, it was a job she was willing to take on if it was going to make society… Read More
Dreams do come true for kids from conflict areas in NegOr
December 22, 2022, 1:05 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – For 10-year-old Rogelio (not his real name), watching the stars at night from his home in a hinterland barangay in Sta. Catalina, Negros Oriental is always a treat, especially when the dark sky is covered with the twinkling dots that could almost light up the entire village and… Read More
Pangasinenses use alternative noisemakers for New Year revelry
December 20, 2022, 7:00 pm
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan – Like other Filipinos, Pangasinenses have been used to welcoming the New Year with noises with the belief that loud sounds cast away bad luck for the coming year and many other superstitious and practical ways. The "torotot" (trumpet) as well as kitchen utensils made of… Read More
Young couple opens picture-perfect, pandemic startup
December 9, 2022, 8:00 pm
MANILA – Starting up light and unique in a pandemic setup was a big plus for a young entrepreneur-couple in Quezon City, especially now that the economy is warmly opening up. For Mark and Kirsten Pangilinan, both 23 years old, a self-portrait studio is a strategic and trendy business, where they… Read More
Christmas village to boost Pangasinan town's tourism, economy
November 29, 2022, 8:23 pm
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
Gaslighting is Merriam-Webster word of the year
November 28, 2022, 8:39 pm
MANILA – “Gaslighting”, a term looked 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 thoughts,… Read More
Priscilla Salud: The daughter also rises
November 22, 2022, 5:14 pm
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
Father recounts chess prodigy's struggles toward victory
November 16, 2022, 8:44 pm
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
LGU, agencies convergence sustains livelihood of Pangasinan group
November 16, 2022, 8:18 pm
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
Café in Quirino province eternalizes a mother’s memory
November 12, 2022, 11:44 am
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 serves… Read More
Single moms agree 'deadbeat' parents must be punished
November 10, 2022, 7:54 pm
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
Pangasinan school garden alleviates malnourishment among learners
November 9, 2022, 7:57 pm
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
SoKor-PH over 70: Turning decades-old ties to opportunities
November 8, 2022, 9:53 am
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
Cordillerans slowly accepting cremation, modern burial practices
November 1, 2022, 10:24 am
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
Where to find Jesuits cemetery in Metro Manila
October 30, 2022, 6:38 pm
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
