ASTRO (Twitter) K-pop boy band ASTRO’s new release “Switch On” grabbed first place on the weekly physical album chart. Korea’s Hanteo Chart released the rankings for the weekly album chart covering the period Aug. 2 to 8. ASTRO’s “Switch On” took first place, selling 275,145...
Stephen Curry (AFP) Three-time NBA champion Stephen Curry has reportedly agreed to a historic contract extension with Golden State while forward Carmelo Anthony will join pal LeBron James on the Los Angeles Lakers. Curry will sign a four-year deal worth $215 million with the Warriors, his agent...
Rice Watch Action Network, Inc. (R1) has raised concern over the government's approval of the commercial propagation permit of the so-called Golden Rice, a genetically modified (GM) rice variety infused with vitamin A. (Keith Bacongco/ File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) In a statement, R1 cited the lack...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) described as a “regulatory milestone” the Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Plant Industry’s (DA-BPI) biosafety approval of nutrient-enriched, and genetically modified Golden Rice. (Photo by PhilRice) DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de...
The Philippines became the world's first country Friday (July 23) to approve the commercial production of genetically modified (GM) ''golden rice'' that experts hope will combat childhood blindness and save lives in the developing world. A biosafety permit issued by government regulators...
Good news for all Filipino farmers and rice consumers! Nutrient-enriched, and genetically modified Golden Rice “is now cleared for commercial propagation” following the issuance of a biosafety permit on July 21, 2021. (Photo from PhilRice) In separate statements, the Philippine Rice Research...
Many were amazed by how they hoop, more have been moved by their message A video of two lady missionaries sharing their faith through a basketball narrative is now getting close to a million views on Facebook after uploading last weekend. Apart from getting inspired by the Christian message,...
Photo taken during the turnover of the donation shows (from left): Ms. Michelle Murriel and Maj. Carol San Pedro (WCKFI volunteers), Dr. George Muscat (Medical Officer III of GRACES), Mr. Nilo Salgarino (Social Worker III of GRACES), Mr. Rosmel Daria (Social Worker II of GRACES), Ret. Gen. Gordon...
Awardees include Maginhawa community pantry organizer Patricia Non, lawyer Dot Gancayco, and Fr. Steve Tynan With our community quarantine still in place, the QC Government and the Rotary Club of Rotary International District 3780 held a semi-virtual night of honor for this year’s Golden Wheel...
Golden Haven Memorial, a subsidiary of publicly listed Villar owned Golden MV Holdings Inc ., expects further value appreciation of their memorial lots as the domestic economy starts to recover. According to Red Rosales, COO of Golden Haven, with the country on an economic upswing...
It is all systems go for the Villar Group and its latest digital endeavor, The ViCon. The ViCon, short for Villar Group Convention, is the Philippines’ first and biggest virtual property exposition that will showcase the Group’s complete real property offerings from various price points...
The Golden Ellipse, marrying ancient and modern With its divine proportions, the case of the Golden Ellipse, launched in 1968, has, no doubt, inspired one of the most beautiful chapters of horological history. All thanks to its unique blend of bold simplicity and formal purity, this watch has...
