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Ex-hog raiser finds bigger profit in catfish farming
February 15, 2022, 8:27 pm
MANILA – A former hog raiser in Nueva Ecija has generated big savings on feeds since she shifted to catfish (hito) farming when the Covid-19 pandemic began. For 20 years, Noemi Mata tended to pigs, which cost her PHP3,000 on three sacks of commercial feeds per week before her shift. She spends… Read More
Love prevails amid Covid-19 pandemic
February 14, 2022, 8:56 pm
MANILA – Not even the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic can dampen the innate romantic traits of Filipinos on Valentine’s Day Monday. Social media platforms were filled with posts and photos of flower gifts among couples and within families. Au Pangan-Martillo proudly posted a… Read More
'Memory, justice': Israel, PH remember victims of Holocaust
January 28, 2022, 8:00 am
MANILA -- The Philippines and Israel on Thursday honored the memory of the victims of the Holocaust, the darkest point in history that saw the mass murder of around six million Jews. "Six million Jews were murdered – one-third of the Jewish population, only because they were Jewish,”… Read More
Strawberries help MisOcc farmers recover from pandemic
January 19, 2022, 9:09 pm
OZAMIZ CITY, Misamis Occidental – Larry and Pearly Mansog were married for 26 years and things were already steady with their farm delivering good produce in Barangay Nueva Vista, Don Victoriano Chongbian town of this province. Until the lockdowns due to coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19)… Read More
Chibi saints win hearts as ‘visual reminders’ of Catholic faith
January 16, 2022, 8:50 pm
MANILA – While scrolling through her Facebook newsfeed one day, an image of a tiny Santo Niño de Cebu caught the eye of Karen Fontillas. She instantly wanted one for her brother who collected sacred images of the Child Jesus. Little did she know that other saints depicted as childlike would… Read More
New homes, productive lives for ex-NPA rebels
December 28, 2021, 6:38 pm
MANILA – In a remote village in San Isidro, Leyte, former Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) rebels try to rebuild their lives shattered by years of armed conflict, together with their families and through the help of the government. “Ka Mayang”, 50, told the… Read More
Limasawa typhoon victims homeless but not hopeless
December 28, 2021, 3:11 pm
LIMASAWA, Southern Leyte – Typhoon Odette’s fierce winds destroyed houses and shattered the livelihood of thousands of residents in this small island, but their will to rise up from the rubble stood firm. Antonio Oposa, 49, turned emotional when waves whipped by powerful winds washed away… Read More
PNP ends 2021 with greater transparency, enhanced capability
December 28, 2021, 10:18 am
MANILA – The year 2021 marked a milestone for the Philippine National Police (PNP) in upholding transparency and accountability, as well as enhancing its capability through acquiring new assets which are vital in performing its mandate to serve and protect. Among these key measures is the… Read More
4.7M displaced workers benefit from aid programs: DOLE
December 27, 2021, 5:41 pm
MANILA – As the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic took a toll on economies and greatly displaced many industries and workers, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has achieved significant accomplishments in assisting local and overseas workers in coping with the challenges of… Read More
Malabon eats: Food bazaar helps MSMEs promote their products
December 27, 2021, 3:56 pm
MANILA – Every once in a while, a city manages to produce one or two types of food better than other places. For Malabon, it's pancit and kakanin (rice cakes). But if you’re a local who’s looking for something different, you’re in luck. After the country struggled through nearly two years… Read More
PH Navy upgrades capability despite pandemic
December 27, 2021, 3:17 pm
MANILA – While the country continues to pick up from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, the Philippine Navy (PN) managed to continue with significant upgrades that will further enhance its capability to protect the country's waters. This year, the country got its second missile frigate,… Read More
Why the 19-year-old Diocese of Novaliches is unique
December 25, 2021, 3:27 pm
MANILA – Of the more than 80 bishoprics of the Roman Catholic Church in the country, the 19-year-old Diocese of Novaliches in the Ecclesiastical Province or Archdiocese of Manila under Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula can be considered unique. For starters, it is the only Philippine diocese… Read More
BP2 Program gives Leyte family a merrier Christmas
December 22, 2021, 6:27 pm
MANILA – A family's dream of having a bountiful Christmas with more than enough food on their table is now a reality, thanks to the Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-asa (BP2) Program of the national government. BP2 beneficiary Von Cubilla no longer needs to ask for loans from friends as they can now… Read More
Sta. Rosa City's Santa Village brings joy to locals
December 21, 2021, 8:36 pm
MANILA – If the Christmas spirit hasn't quite kicked in yet, consider visiting this plaza in Santa Rosa, Laguna that has set up a variety of life-size Santa statues. The Santa Claus Village in the city plaza located in Barangay Kanluran is quickly attracting locals looking for a way to safely… Read More
Rizal province turns discards into giant Christmas trees
December 21, 2021, 1:46 pm
MANILA – Rizal province, known for its galleries, museum and three National Artists, is celebrating yet another artistic holiday with Christmas trees made out of plastic materials. Rizaleños churned out eye-catching creations out of anything considered useless for the yearly Christmas… Read More
Marawi siege-displaced teens, adults avail of free circumcision
December 19, 2021, 5:54 pm
MARAWI CITY – When Norania Bangcola, a solo parent, heard of a free circumcision program in this city, she and her 12-year-old son traveled almost 25 kilometers to avail of the service. The mother and child were among those residents here who were displaced by the 2017 terrorist attack that… Read More
Significance of 1986 snap election recalled
December 19, 2021, 3:06 pm
MANILA – Younger Filipino voters, particularly those born during the 1972-1981 martial law years and beyond, may be interested to know that around this time in December 1985, the political camps of then President Ferdinand E. Marcos and the opposition parties were busy preparing for the snap… Read More
Abra matriarch turns 100
December 17, 2021, 5:52 pm
MANILA – The coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic might have “spoiled” Mama Elsa’s long-planned homecoming and celebrate her 100th birthday here in the Philippines and yet there’s no stopping her children, grandchildren, and relatives from celebrating this extraordinary milestone… Read More
PH to use space tech for wider internet access
December 14, 2021, 8:39 pm
MANILA – Internet connectivity, especially in rural areas, has been among the challenges faced by many and education sector is among the most affected, prompting the Philippine legislators to push the passage of Public Schools of the Future in Technology (PSOFT) Act. The bill seeks to promote… Read More
Rizal agri office plants vegetables for front-liners
December 13, 2021, 6:40 pm
MANILA – More than aesthetics purposes, Rizal province has initiated planting of vegetables in areas surrounding the capitol grounds in Antipolo to aid in food security. The local government’s “Yes to Green” program promotes the planting of vegetables amid the Covid-19 pandemic, instead of… Read More
