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ECS of PH Rise, 11 years in the making

ECS of PH Rise, 11 years in the making

May 13, 2018, 9:12 pm

MANILA — Did you know that the country's first validated claim under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), or the additional 118-nautical mile extended continental shelf (ECS) of the Philippines Rise took more than a decade for the country to hold? The story of the… Read More

Clarion call for penance at Fatima Apparition in 1917 the same to date

Clarion call for penance at Fatima Apparition in 1917 the same to date

May 12, 2018, 9:36 pm

MANILA -- Penance, penance, penance is the clarion call by the Blessed Virgin Mary for mankind to repent and pray the Rosary daily during her apparition before three children in Fatima, Portugal in 1917 for the world to attain peace, or face chastisement from God, remains the same to date. It was… Read More

FVR pays tribute to loving mother Angela on Mother’s Day

FVR pays tribute to loving mother Angela on Mother’s Day

May 12, 2018, 9:26 pm

MANILA -- On the occasion of the observance of Mother’s Day, former President Fidel V. Ramos now 90 honored his loving mother, Angela Valdez Ramos, for inculcating the value of education, honesty, hard work, frugality, respecting the elders and those in authority, and most of all, to love God,… Read More

PH embassy celebrates Labor Day, Flores de Mayo in Holy Land

PH embassy celebrates Labor Day, Flores de Mayo in Holy Land

May 10, 2018, 9:15 pm

TEL AVIV – More than 150 people, including representatives of the city government here and members of the local and religious community in Israel, gathered at the lush Hayarkon Park in northern Tel Aviv on May 6 for the embassy's third annual joint celebration of Labor Day and Flores de Mayo. A… Read More

Is technology a threat?

Is technology a threat?

May 7, 2018, 9:13 pm

MANILA -- Technology has changed many things in people's lives. Up to what extent will it change the world? Recently, some people have expressed concerns about the effects of technology. The most dominant concern these days is if artificial technology (AI) would replace people in jobs. Some people… Read More

Egg business sustains livelihood of poor families in Ilocos

Egg business sustains livelihood of poor families in Ilocos

May 7, 2018, 5:03 pm

LAOAG CITY -- Some residents living in a poor village in Dan-ar, Santiago, Ilocos Sur had been always wanting to break away from poverty until an opportunity knocks on their door sooner than expected. Under the sustainable livelihood program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development… Read More

2018: High time to strengthen press freedom

2018: High time to strengthen press freedom

May 4, 2018, 10:00 am

MANILA -- As the international community celebrates World Press Freedom Day, the United Nations is rallying support to imprint awareness on the importance of ensuring a stronger press freedom in the modern age. "On World Press Freedom Day 2018, I call on governments to strengthen press freedom,… Read More

A child’s toy grows up

A child’s toy grows up

May 2, 2018, 6:22 pm

NOT FOR CHILDREN ONLY. The slingshot, which was a ubiquitous childhood toy circa 1900s, is now a global sport for grownups. (Photo by Albert-Anthony Abando)MANILA -- What many consider as a mere toy or summer preoccupation is gradually becoming a mainstream sport and enthusiasts come from all… Read More

'Coffee' artist pushes painting advocacy to help schoolchildren

'Coffee' artist pushes painting advocacy to help schoolchildren

April 25, 2018, 8:21 pm

MANILA -- While some volunteer groups push for the provision of gadgets and technology to enhance education in far-flung areas, Bohemian coffee artist Renato Tuzon promotes the teaching of the arts, particularly painting, to develop skills in students that can help them excel academically. In an… Read More

What makes an ASEAN quiz bee winner?

What makes an ASEAN quiz bee winner?

April 22, 2018, 4:49 pm

MANILA -- Acing a national quiz bee is more than just studying hard. It requires certain traits that set apart champions from all the participants. In an interview with the Philippine News Agency (PNA), coaches of the 8th ASEAN National Quiz Bee winners shared the distinctive traits of their… Read More

Ain’t no place far enough to see their President

Ain’t no place far enough to see their President

April 14, 2018, 1:56 am

President Rodrigo Duterte gets an overwhelming gesture of support as he interacts with Filipinos based in Hong Kong during a meeting with the Filipino community at the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal in Hong Kong on April 12, 2018. (Presidential Photo)HONG KONG – It was no ordinary afternoon for the… Read More

PH to observe 76th anniversary of Araw ng Kagitingan on April 9

PH to observe 76th anniversary of Araw ng Kagitingan on April 9

April 6, 2018, 5:05 pm

MANILA – The gallantry and heroism of Filipino and American soldiers who fought in World War II will be honored during the 76th grand anniversary of “Araw ng Kagitingan” (Day of Valor) in Bataan on Monday. The Philippine Veterans Affairs Office said that President Rodrigo R. Duterte will be… Read More

The DDS myth (Last part)

The DDS myth (Last part)

April 2, 2018, 4:24 pm

DAVAO CITY -- The Human Rights Watch, along with Amnesty International, extrapolated death statistics surrounding the bloody internal purge in the ranks of the New Peoples Army, drug-related casualties and other criminal elements that sow terror in Davao region. Long before Duterte entered the… Read More

How QC became biggest LGU in Metro Manila

How QC became biggest LGU in Metro Manila

April 1, 2018, 4:32 pm

MANILA -- If you are from the provinces but now live anywhere in Metro Manila, you may have been wondering why Quezon City has larger land area compared with other local government units (LGUs) in the National Capital Region or NCR. Here’s why Quezon City has a territorial jurisdiction of 171.71… Read More

Tech-voc grad's P10 ticket to success

Tech-voc grad's P10 ticket to success

March 26, 2018, 9:36 pm

MANILA -- In a world where most countries seem to be dominated by men, how can a woman prove herself worthy in a male-dominated workplace? For Nina Rivero, her dreams, her PHP10, and TVET (technical and vocational education and training) helped her achieve success. Rivero's family isn't rich.… Read More

The DDS myth (3rd of 4 Parts)

The DDS myth (3rd of 4 Parts)

March 26, 2018, 6:38 pm

DAVAO CITY -- Duterte’s initial term as Mayor was not a walk in the park. He had to confront the growing menace of drugs, KFR and all other forms of criminality. This was a dangerous time as terrorism was also on the rise. The San Pedro Cathedral was bombed in the early 1980’s and then later… Read More

Ruben Enaje prepares to re-enact crucifixion for 32nd time

Ruben Enaje prepares to re-enact crucifixion for 32nd time

March 25, 2018, 4:25 pm

MANILA -- Fifty-seven-year-old Ruben Enaje, is ready to be nailed on the cross on Good Friday for the 32nd time in a row since 1986 to fulfill his promise to God after he survived from a near-fatal fall from a three-storey building unscathed in 1985. In a phone interview Sunday, Enaje said he is… Read More

The DDS myth (2nd of 4 Parts)

The DDS myth (2nd of 4 Parts)

March 20, 2018, 2:41 pm

DAVAO CITY -- The NPA reign of terror in Davao City abruptly ended when their hitmen executed three of its city partisans task to collect revolutionary tax. Barely in their teens and have no idea of how to even fire a gun when they joined the NPA, the three new recruits, were among those assigned… Read More

The DDS myth (1st of 4 parts)

The DDS myth (1st of 4 parts)

March 17, 2018, 7:10 pm

DAVAO CITY — The issues surrounding the Davao Death Squad (DDS) and Extra-Judicial Killings (EJKs) had become so convoluted when much of these were farcical and twisted.  These were in fact used as political black propaganda against the undefeatable Rodrigo Roa Duterte, who, for 23 years ran… Read More

FVR, wife Ming show dancing prowess in joint birthday bash

FVR, wife Ming show dancing prowess in joint birthday bash

March 17, 2018, 2:02 pm

MANILA -- For former President Fidel V. Ramos and his wife, former First Lady Ming Ramos, age is just a number as they grooved in an impromptu dance number during their joint birthday celebration at the Manila Polo Club in Makati City on March 15. Their guests were overjoyed and clapped their… Read More