A study found that, among other things, overfarming and pesticide use are major threats to the world’s key crops that are necessary to food security. Some of the globally important crops that are in danger of extinction include potatoes, avocados, and vanilla. Among the mentioned crops,...
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque has admitted to being in New York in the United States (US) to seek election to what he described as a "non-full time job" that "has no salary". Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque and the American flag (Photos from MANILA BULLETIN, Unsplash) "Narito po tayo...
unnamed (6) After three boxers delivered medals for Team Philippines in the Tokyo Olympics, there is great optimism that Filipino pugs can deliver another big performance in the 2024 Summer Games in Paris, France. This positive outlook led to the inclusion of two boxers to the new list of Olympics...
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) have wrapped up their agricultural and agrarian development cooperation in Mindanao after nine years of implementation. On September 2, a project exit conference was held in General Santos City to celebrate the...
Samantha Catantan, EJ Obiena and Elreen Ann Ando are part of the Olympics Solidarity Scholarship Grant approved by the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC). (MB File Photos) Tokyo Olympics veterans EJ Obiena and Elreen Ann Ando, and Filipino fencing sensation Samantha Catantan head the new list of...
Travel plans continue to decline in the Philippines with only 35 percent of adults planning to take at least one trip in the next three months, according to Finder's Travel Index. Tourists and locals enjoy the white-sand beach of Boracay Island as travel restrictions have been eased due to the...
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) have finally concluded a nine-year project that supported farming communities in most conflict areas in Mindanao that were lacking vital rural infrastructure and capacity-building measures to make their...
Brillante Mendoza and a scene in “GenSan Punch” (Instagram, BIFF) Acclaimed Filipino director Brillante Mendoza is nominated for an award at the 26th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) slated to be held from Oct. 6 to 15 in Busan, South Korea. The BIFF announced on Sept. 6 that Mendoza is...
The Philippines' biggest and longest-running book fair is going online anew on Sept. 30. (Photo from MIBF) Manila International Book Fair (MIBF) 2021 will be held from Sept. 30 to Oct. 4. Due to coronavirus-related restrictions, MIBF launched its first-ever digital edition in 2020. Pre-pandemic,...
Hannah Arnold was more than shocked hearing about the cancellation of the 2021 edition of Miss International. She was upset. However, after discussing it with loved ones, Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Incorporated (BPCI), and her Miss International sisters from all around the world, she has since...
Monico Puentevella at the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) meeting in Doha, Qatar. (Photo courtesy of the Samahang Weightlifting ng Pilipinas) Samahang Weightlifting ng Pilipinas (SWP) head Monico Puentevella expressed optimism on the inclusion of weightlifting in the 2024 Paris...
A deep-dive with Director Svetlana Cvetko and the cast Lead actors Neyssan Falahi, Cristina Rambaldi, and Mattia Minasi In a richly filmed, sensual, black-and-white Los Angeles, “Show Me What You Got” follows three individuals as they form a wholehearted ménage à trois, finding joy together...
