Features
Liwayway magazine goes fortnightly from weekly issue
July 18, 2019, 9:38 pm
MANILA -- Three years before it marks its centennial in 2022, the country's leading and oldest national language magazine Liwayway has changed its frequency to fortnightly from weekly. Its first fortnightly issue, dated July 1-15, 2019, was priced at PhP40. The cost reflected an increase of PhP15… Read More
QC mayor to look into PWD concerns in Novaliches
July 13, 2019, 12:16 pm
MANILA--Newly-installed Quezon City Mayor Joy G. Belmonte has promised to look into the accessibility problems of persons with disability (PWDs) using wheelchairs as a mode of transportation in Barangay Novaliches Proper, commonly called as Novaliches Bayan. "Makakaasa po kayo na ang inyong… Read More
Why Fil-Ams’ voice matters in fight vs. CPP-NPA
July 11, 2019, 4:25 pm
SAN FRANCISCO, California — For Filipinos here, raising the Philippine flag in a country like the United States isn’t just about proving that the Filipino diaspora is worth giving a pat on the back by the diverse American culture, but also giving back to the country by speaking up for… Read More
FVR impressed with new Westmincom chief credentials
July 10, 2019, 8:20 pm
MANILA -- Former President Fidel V. Ramos has lauded President Rodrigo R. Duterte for appointing Lt. Gen. Cirilito E. Sobejana as the new commanding general of the Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom), citing the army officer’s credentials as a battle-tested officer whom he awarded the Medal of… Read More
Generous hearts play big brother to struggling artist
July 10, 2019, 4:46 pm
ILOILO CITY -- A landscape painting featuring a man, with both arms heavily loaded with frames and walking along a street walled by houses on both sides, serves as the centerpiece of a small house in Barangay Baldoza, La Paz district. That man is Larry Casinao who for 15 years has immersed himself… Read More
Need for PWD-friendly sidewalks in Novaliches cited
July 9, 2019, 8:25 pm
MANILA -- If you are a person with disability (PWD) using wheelchair as mode of transportation, you should avoid passing or going on a visit to Barangay Novaliches Proper in Quezon City. By heeding this suggestion, you can save yourself from the inconvenience and danger of being hit by… Read More
How this IP teacher risks life, limb to stand up vs. CPP-NPA
July 9, 2019, 12:52 pm
CHICAGO, Illinois — They say teaching is the noblest profession, but indigenous people’s (IP) leader Joel Dahusay went beyond proving that mantra — he risked his life to defend his students from people seeking to craft a movement advocating violence. Immediately after graduating from… Read More
TESDA to launch app to 'hail services' from certified grads
July 7, 2019, 4:59 pm
MANILA -- How would you like to get the services of a hair dresser, a masseur, housekeeper, and many others by few clicks on your mobile phone? On July 18, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) will launch "911 TESDA" app in the National Capital Region (NCR). This would… Read More
Joy Belmonte: 4th QC vice mayor to become mayor
July 6, 2019, 2:15 pm
MANILA -- Do you know that Quezon City Mayor Joy G. Belmonte, aside from being the city's second woman chief executive, is also the fourth vice mayor to eventually rule the erstwhile national capital city in 80 years? Belmonte, who succeeded Mayor Herbert M. Bautista last July 1 after her election… Read More
South Korea rises from Korean War ruins
July 6, 2019, 1:07 pm
SEOUL, South Korea -- From the ruins of the Korean War, South Korea rose to become an economic power, by creating a skilled and efficient workforce through education as it enjoyed the guarantee extended by the United States for South Korea’s national security. This in a nutshell was summed up by… Read More
PH gets Sokor's highest medal for bravery
July 5, 2019, 4:26 pm
SEOUL, South Korea -- The Philippines is second among 21 Allied Forces to receive two “Taegeuk Medals” (Medal for Valor), South Korea’s highest military decoration given to a soldier for bravery in combat during the Korean War. Only 15 allied troopers were awarded the coveted “Taegeuk… Read More
Marriage is a legal, not moral issue: lawyer
July 5, 2019, 9:22 am
MANILA -- The fight to legalize same-sex marriage in the Philippines has always been put to uncertainty due to the dominance of Catholic belief in the country and the legislation. But with President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s open mind on the issue, the drive to push for its passage is back on course.… Read More
Intramuros walls painted in equality, pride
July 3, 2019, 11:42 am
MANILA -- The walls of Intramuros in Manila just got colorful as the Austrian Embassy in the Philippines painted it with pride and equality festival 2019 from June 25 to 30. MNLxVIE Equality Fest 2019 is a five-day celebration that started on June 25 and organized by the Austrian Embassy and its… Read More
Honoring the unsung heroes of Korean War
July 1, 2019, 8:37 am
HONORING KOREAN WAR VETS. Leticia Tamayo Collado and Victoria Tuscano, whose husbands were both veterans of the Korean War, attended the Peace Concert at the Cultural Center of the Philippines last June 25. Rhe concert is an honor to the unsung heroes of the Korean War. (PNA photo by Cristina… Read More
Educt’l institution in Spain to raise Pinoys' status in Europe
June 25, 2019, 5:46 pm
MANILA -- Filipino professionals who choose to work in Europe to improve their families' living conditions often end up taking dirty, dangerous and low-paying jobs. While most of them are able to physically adjust to the demands of their jobs, many among them still miss the intellectual rewards… Read More
‘Last Mile’ brings quality education closer to indigenous youths
June 23, 2019, 5:56 pm
MANILA -- True to its promise to provide accessible and quality education to the indigenous youth, the Department of Education (DepEd) has started the establishment of learning facilities, also known as "Last Mile Schools", in remote places across the country. In an interview with the Philippine… Read More
Liwanag Forum: Islam is a way of life
June 23, 2019, 3:02 pm
MANILA -- Islam is not just a religion but a way of life, a Muslim group stressed on Sunday. "For the longest time, religious scholars have focused on Islam's spiritual aspect, medyo napabayaan ang social aspect, kaya maraming Muslim sa Pilipinas na relihiyoso pero nagkaroon ng problema sa… Read More
FVR recalls Korean War exploits
June 22, 2019, 4:07 pm
MANILA -- Sixty-five years after the Korean War ended, former President Fidel V. Ramos, now 91 and a veteran of the Korean War, still vividly remembers his war exploits in Korea where he led his troops in the capture of the strategic Eerie Hill occupied by communist Chinese forces. The Korean War… Read More
Rizal, Rost, Marx, Engels in Victorian London
June 19, 2019, 2:12 pm
MANILA -- Was it impossible for Rizal to escape the influence of the socialist movement in London? Dr. Jose Rizal was 26 years old when he arrived in London 131 years ago. In less than a year, he met with some of the most influential Orientalists in London, published articles, read, copied,… Read More
'Alsa Masa' at Museo ni Emilio Aguinaldo
June 17, 2019, 10:38 am
KAWIT, Cavite -- No, "Alsa Masa" is far from the revolt of the masses. The photo exhibit at Museo ni Emilio Aguinaldo dubbed "Alsa Masa" is actually a showcase of Cavite’s historic bakery traditions, where “alsa” refers to an increase in volume (due to yeast) while “masa” is to knead (a… Read More
