Features
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
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?
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
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
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)
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
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
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)
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
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)
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)
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
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
Culture-based educ is key to equality: Global Teacher Prize finalist
March 16, 2018, 5:40 pm
MANILA -- While most educators use the latest technological advancements to engage their students in the classroom, Dr. Jesus Insilada uses community culture that was once buried, to keep his poor students from dropping out of school and to believe in themselves as valuable members of society. The… Read More
Reading in the eyes of Global Teacher Prize finalist
March 15, 2018, 4:52 pm
MANILA -- The sun shines its brightest, his floating school glides smoothly over the river as he puts right mispronunciations in the singsongy reading of stories, eager learners heed his corrections. This was how 32-year-old teacher Ryan Habitan Homan described his usual reading class back at… Read More
P4.4-B project improves lives in Mindanao’s last frontiers
March 14, 2018, 4:02 pm
DAVAO CITY – A farmers’ cooperative enterprise in Bualan, Lanao del Norte used to produce banana flour manually. The farmers in a Compostela Valley town settlement used to crisscross trails with dangerous gullies making it hard to market their products. Angel Bacoco, a member of the Board of… Read More
The heroism and sacrifice of Gen. Fortunato Abat
March 12, 2018, 4:10 pm
MANILA -- Heroism and sacrifice. These two words aptly describe the late Defense Secretary and retired Gen. Fortunato U. Abat, who passed away at the Veterans Medical Center in Quezon City last March 6 at the age of 92. Abat will be buried at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig… Read More
Gov’t planned own news agency 3 years before 1972 Martial Law
March 5, 2018, 8:54 pm
MANILA -- Did you know that in 1970, or nearly three years prior to the birth of the Philippine News Agency (PNA) in 1973, there was already a government proposal to set up its own official news agency? I found this out while clearing a portion of my room of old newspapers and news clippings on… Read More
108-year-old grandma relishes long life with ‘malunggay’, camote tops
March 5, 2018, 4:00 pm
ECHAGUE, Isabela – Reaching the age of 108–and still counting, centenarian Juanita Cariaga of San Miguel, Echague, Isabela considers her longevity as a feat for herself. What is her secret? She told the Philippine News Agency that she has been fond of eating malunggay (horseradish) and camote… Read More
Fine dishes pull Pinoys together
March 4, 2018, 7:17 pm
(Last of 3 parts) CALIFORNIA, USA -- Talking about the restaurant business, the Manila Lechon Restaurant, where everything is cooked under one roof, has endured the test of time. Established in 1995, it is still churning out its best-selling recipe -- the lechon kawali. Filipinos who are fond of… Read More
