Features
Young beauty raises fund for charity in PH
September 12, 2019, 6:04 pm
MANILA -- A Filipina beauty queen, who grew up abroad, finds her peace in doing charity works in her parents’ home country. It was Excelsa de Jesus’ first time to visit here when she was crowned Miss Philippines America in the United States in 2016. As she was raised by parents who are both… Read More
Hands off our children: Saving PH youth from communism
September 9, 2019, 2:23 pm
MANILA -- The fight has just begun. This is what the parents of teenagers who have joined left-leaning youth groups have declared during a recent interview over Philippine News Agency's (PNA) One on Juan talk show. Relissa Lucena, mother of Alicia Jasper who was recruited by Anakbayan, said she… Read More
Knowing PhiIID’s benefits, uses
September 3, 2019, 9:37 pm
MANILA -- For many people, nothing can be more frustrating than a transaction that cannot be processed due to lack of valid IDs that could verify their identities. May Pagkatipunan-Aceron, 38, told Philippine News Agency (PNA) that she has four government-issued IDs which she uses for public and… Read More
Schools show concern on environmental issues in Negros
September 3, 2019, 3:20 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – More schools in Negros Island are increasingly becoming aware of problems, issues, and concerns related to climate change, renewable energy, and the environment in general. This has been demonstrated by the yearly spike in the number of schools participating in the island’s… Read More
TESDA eyes innovation centers for learners
September 1, 2019, 6:59 pm
MANILA -- As the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) marked its 25th year this week, Secretary Isidro Lapeña bared it is now preparing for the fourth industrial revolution, while targeting more people to be trained and get employed. In an exclusive interview with the… Read More
What's the cost of not going digital?
September 1, 2019, 6:39 pm
MANILA -- While the word "disruption" may be synonymous to chaos and problems, the same word is used to denote enhancements and leveraging in the field of technology. However, adapting to technology seems overwhelming to some. It might look complicated, and some businesses think adapting to the… Read More
First 'Living Museum Tour' still runs in Cavite
August 29, 2019, 8:41 am
KAWIT, Cavite -- A non-traditional and dynamic mode of learning the life and times of General Emilio Aguinaldo, where one can sit down and watch and "interact" with characters from the past, still runs at the Museo ni Emilio Aguinaldo (MEA) every other Saturday until December 2019. Private and… Read More
DMCI Homes’ chorale serenades child welfare center community
August 26, 2019, 5:30 pm
MANILA ---Employees of Quadruple A developer DMCI Homes recently took time off from their busy schedule to perform before the child residents of the CRIBS Foundation, Inc. shelter in Antipolo City. The employees, who are members of DMCI Homes corporate chorale “Voices of Home,” sang for the 28… Read More
'Welding' their future
August 23, 2019, 5:28 pm
MANILA -- Everyone may agree that teaching is a noble profession. Oftentimes, teachers don't just educate their students but also help them build their future. Such is the case of welding teacher Josephine Bayani. "Ma'am Bayani" or "nanay" as her students fondly call her, has been teaching… Read More
Digitalizing agriculture for next-gen farmers
August 22, 2019, 7:07 pm
MANILA -- In many rural areas, residents rely on farming as their primary source of livelihood. But it seems agriculture’s lack of appeal to young people becomes a rising challenge today. In an interview with Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) Division Chief Antoineta Arceo during the… Read More
Use Quezon's legacy as compass, Israeli envoy tells leaders
August 19, 2019, 9:13 pm
MANILA -- As a gesture of gratitude, Israel Ambassador to the Philippines Rafael Harpaz on Monday shared his deep appreciation of former President Manuel Quezon's order to open the country's borders for victims of the holocaust during the ceremonial celebration of his 141st birthday in Quezon… Read More
Introducing 'Mr. Population' to young Filipinos
August 12, 2019, 3:29 pm
MANILA -- While his achievements are acknowledged worldwide, younger Filipinos might not have any idea who the United Nations calls as "Mr. Population." The Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM), in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), launched the biography of… Read More
Greeting people on Eid al-Adha
August 12, 2019, 1:07 pm
MANILA -- Muslims around the world celebrate the end of one of their holiest annual festivals on Monday, the Eid al-Adha, which signifies the end of the hajj pilgrimage, known as the festival of sacrifice. The celebration is the second major Islamic festival this year next to Eid al-Fitr, which… Read More
Renowned Korean pianist performs in Manila
August 11, 2019, 4:46 pm
MANILA -- Noted Korean pianist Kim Kyung-ah on Friday held a special concert at the residence of Korean Ambassador Han Dong-man in Makati as part of the 2019 Manila International Piano Masterclasses Festival. Miss Kim, one of South Korea’s accomplished international pianists, played classical… Read More
Pinoy veteran of 3 wars still strong at 97
August 4, 2019, 4:43 pm
MANILA -- At 97, retired Maj. Maximo Young, one of the few, if not the only living Filipino veteran of three wars – World War 2, Korea and Vietnam – remains strong and healthy despite nearing the century mark. Young celebrated his 97th birthday with vigor by walking around, smiling and shaking… Read More
60-year-old bizman is architect, sculptor, and painter rhymer
July 31, 2019, 7:48 am
BAGUIO CITY -- Sixty-year-old architect Fredi Agunoy finds more time to pursue art, which means frequent exhibits for the group he practically founded, the Salonpas Group of Artists. “I now have more time to pursue my arts,” Agunoy told the Philippine News Agency (PNA), during another session… Read More
The future of BPO industry in PH
July 30, 2019, 8:38 am
Patrick Ocampo, 49, team leader at Open Access BPO. (Photo by Ma. Teresa Montemayor)MANILA -- More than three years ago, Patrick Ocampo, 49, decided to join the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry with the goal of securing a better source of income for his family. “I came from the… Read More
A tale of women in PH history onstage
July 23, 2019, 5:12 pm
MANILA -- Driven by a common goal to continue inspiring change, a theater group celebrates its 44th season through performing plays depicting some of the most challenging times for women in Philippine history. Dulaang Unibersidad ng Pilipinas' 44th and UP Playwrights' Theatre's 28th Theatre Season… Read More
Eye-catching 2019 SONA garbs
July 22, 2019, 9:30 pm
MANILA -- The sights in the State of the Nation Address has changed throughout the years. Traditionally, it is just centered on the President’s summary report of the administration’s performance but with the public being obsessed with the picture-perfect mentality, the red carpet gradually… Read More
Fr. Suarez continues healing ministry
July 20, 2019, 7:10 pm
MANILA -- Noted healing priest Fr. Fernando M. Suarez continues his mission, curing sick people from all walks of life. On Saturday, throngs of Catholic faithful trooped to St. Vincent Church in Tandang Sora, Quezon City to attend a healing Mass officiated by Fr. Suarez. In his homily, Fr.… Read More
