Features
'Muyong' practice helps sustain Ifugao's wood carving industry
October 25, 2022, 4:23 pm
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet – The wood carving heritage of the Ifugao people is seen to stay alive as locals preserve the indigenous forest preservation system dubbed as "muyong". "Memorandum Circular 2-96 gave the people of Ifugao the right to manage their forest, exempting them from the nationwide… Read More
E-book aims to guide journalists in data reporting
October 19, 2022, 8:19 pm
MANILA – With the rising misinformation and disinformation on social media and other platforms, a journalist’s guide to reporting numbers is being made available to help media workers in data gathering. The e-book, “Making it Count: A Journalist’s Guide to Numbers", was written by… Read More
Nagtipunan, Quirino boasts scenic views, blend of culture
October 19, 2022, 4:47 pm
NAGTIPUNAN, Quirino – A 360-degree view of the mountains, including the majestic Sierra Madre, the corn plantation on the hills, the tributaries of Cagayan River, and several waterfalls are the boast of the town of Nagtipunan, but the place is more than just a sight to see as immersing in… Read More
Authorities see challenges, opportunities vs. sex crimes
October 14, 2022, 8:10 pm
Last of 2 parts(Editor's note: Names of the victims are changed or withheld to protect their identities)CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – In September 2016, police arrested 36-year-old Vilma and rescued four children. Investigations from joint law enforcement teams in the Philippines and Australia found… Read More
Priest calls for more prayers amid uncertainties
October 13, 2022, 7:00 pm
MANILA – A prelate of the Fatima Parish Church in Guadalupe, Makati City on Thursday urged the Catholic faithful to pray more amid uncertainties brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic and war between Russia and Ukraine. “We are at the end times!” Fr. Carlos Reyes replied when asked by the… Read More
Authorities see challenges, opportunities in fight vs. sex crimes
October 13, 2022, 6:10 pm
Part 1 of 2(Editor's note: Names of the victims are changed or withheld to protect their identities)CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - Just over a decade ago, Selva decided to try her luck in this city to help her parents make ends meet and, at the same time, continue her studies. She was 13-years-old.What… Read More
NIB holds donation drive for elderly
October 7, 2022, 9:48 am
MANILA – During crucial times in life, home brings warmth. Finding the proper care, especially for the elderly, is essential in ensuring that they live in comfort. For some senior citizens, state-run Golden Reception and Action Center for Elderly and other Special Cases (GRACES), formerly… Read More
Teachers uphold quality education amid challenges
October 5, 2022, 12:50 pm
MANILA – Meager salaries, heavy workloads, teaching style adjustments, and different forms of abuse against learners are but a few of the issues that teachers have to deal with on an almost regular basis, even as they are also weighed down by the global pandemic. But no amount of obstacles could… Read More
'Bulalo' keychains boost Baguio inmate's livelihood, artistry
October 3, 2022, 5:52 pm
BAGUIO CITY – Spending more than two years in jail brought out the artistry and ingenuity of a person deprived of liberty (PDL) which helped him earn and support his family. "Carlo" (not his real name), 39, said he thought of converting the "bulalo"(beef bone marrow soup) bone into a keychain… Read More
Rosary powerful prayer to attain genuine peace: priest
October 1, 2022, 2:58 pm
MANILA – In these troubled times when the world is facing man-made and natural catastrophes, a priest said man should "learn to humble himself by opening his heart to God’s forgiveness, and pray daily, especially the Rosary for the world to attain a genuine and lasting peace.” This was the… Read More
PH emergency broadcasting must be simple, prompt: EBT delegates
September 29, 2022, 9:27 pm
MANILA – Representatives of government media outlets and disaster response agencies recognized on Thursday the need for streamlining information flow and simplifying data dissemination to its target audiences for efficient emergency broadcasting before, during, and after disasters and… Read More
Urdaneta City promotes food tourism
September 29, 2022, 1:35 pm
URDANETA CITY, Pangasinan – "Tinapa" (smoked) chicken, rabbit meat dishes, and native delicacies, were among the products highlighted to entice the taste buds and boost tourist arrivals here. Urdaneta City, one of the four thriving cities of the province of Pangasinan, has been known as a… Read More
Baguio photojournalist turns 'Spiderman' to give joy
September 27, 2022, 9:41 am
BAGUIO CITY – A photojournalist in the city is dressing up as the fictional superhero "Spiderman" not to catch bad guys but to give joy to the public on Sundays, when the Session Road becomes exclusive to pedestrians for a weekend market. “Diversion ko ito kasi masaya ako na nakakapagpasaya… Read More
Hobbyists rejoice as ornamental fish industry earns gov’t backing
September 23, 2022, 8:31 pm
MANILA – Attachment to nature, stress reliever, mood switcher, and income are just some of the benefits of getting into ornamental fishkeeping, according to a new hobbyist. Julius Acebron, 24, has been engrossed in ornamental fishkeeping for five months now. In a recent interview, Acebron said… Read More
What was Marcos Sr. thinking before he declared martial law?
September 21, 2022, 7:40 pm
MANILA – "I did not become President to preside over the death of the Philippine Republic." This was how the late former President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr. began the first paragraph of Chapter 5 of his 45-year-old book "The Democratic Revolution in the Philippines" (Third Edition) published by… Read More
How martial law paved the way for creation of ecozones in PH
September 21, 2022, 6:39 am
MANILA – Economic zones, which started operations in the 1970s, are great magnets for foreign direct investments (FDIs) which the government aims to attract more as the economy continues to recover from the pandemic. Just almost two months after placing the country under martial law, former… Read More
CDO artist's woodwork features VP Sara
September 15, 2022, 5:18 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – As a performing and visual artist for over 20 years, Nicolas Aca has made several artworks for the community that include carved portraits of famous personalities.His most recent wood artwork, a portrait of Vice President Sara Duterte, was recently handed over to the… Read More
Brighter future ahead for Silaki islet’s children
September 12, 2022, 5:45 pm
BOLINAO, Pangasinan – Children here are now brandishing their sweetest smiles, delighted they would no longer cross the sea to attend classes as their parents are equally joyous during the inauguration rites of the very first elementary school on the islet of Silaki, a sub-village of Barangay… Read More
Octogenarian, 2 Taguig seniors finish elementary, HS via ALS
September 12, 2022, 9:33 am
MANILA – Three elderly residents of Taguig City achieved their dream of finishing basic education through the city's Alternative Learning System (ALS) program. These senior citizens -- 82-year-old Mwusews Anthony Mari Diaz, 73-year-old Luvisminda Fajardo and 63-year-old Erlinda Dejumo, were… Read More
CDO village revives marine inspired festival with less catch
September 9, 2022, 7:26 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The coastal community of Barangay Bonbon here once prides itself as a rich source of sardines where the species thrived because of the dense nipa (Nypa fruticans) palms thriving in the area.This is why the barangay (village) council sought to bring back its display of… Read More
