"An attack on the library is an attack on the very heart of the University itself." This was the response of the Academics Unite for Democracy and Human Rights (AUDHR) as it decried the removal of books and documents published by the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) in at least...
Philippine business and labor groups have passed a joint resolution calling on the Duterte administration to act on 11 recommendations, including addressing corruption and passage of Bayanihan 3, to ensure safe reopening of the domestic economy and protect lives. The 10 groups under the Leaders’...
Tobacco smugglers in the Philippines have taken advantage of the pandemic to push their cheap and inferior products to consumers suffering from diminished income, the maker of Winston cigarettes said. In a statement, John Freda, Japan Tobacco International (JTI) Philippines general manager said...
Four teams extended their winning streak to seven matches Saturday to remain atop the leaderboard of their respective divisions in the second round of the online Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) third conference tournament. San Juan, Laguna and Pasig disposed of their rivals...
A standard protocol in the propagation and cultivation of the Philippines Indigo (Indigofera tinctoria) is being eyed to be established under the partnership agreement signed between the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) and the Non-Timber Forest...
A glimpse into Bangkota , the Philippine Pavilion at World Expo 2020 Dubai FILIPINOS REPRESENT Philippine Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates Hjayceelyn M. Quintana (third from right) opens the Philippine Pavilion, Bangkota at the World Expo 2020 Dubai, together with DTI assistant secretary...
The five-star luxury hotel ushered in the Yuletide season with its annual “Festive Tree Lighting” ceremony last night, Oct. 15. The short program was led by the Peninsula Manila general manager Masahisa Oba along with his executive committee. LIGHT IT UP The Peninsula Manila GM Masahisa Oba...
What can Israel offer the Philippines in terms of knowledge on how to address the latter's water supply and sanitation problems? A lot, apparently. Flags of the Philippines (top) and Israel (Unsplash) The Embassy of Israel in the Philippines, the Israel Economic and Commercial Mission to the...
The University of the Philippines (UP) emerged as one of the world's best universities for Clinical and Health, according to the 2022 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject. University of the Philippines Diliman (Wikimedia) UP was included in the 151-175 bracket in...
A showcase of the Philippines’ vibrant design industry An all new sourcing experience is coming for the home, fashion, and lifestyle sector with FAME+ Market Days going live from Oct. 20 to 22 organized by the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM). The event reimagines...
After more than two decades of closure, the Metropolitan Theater (MET) will now come back to life with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts' (NNCA) "Lapulapu, Ang Datu ng Mactan" musical—the first production to be staged in the newly-conserved playhouse. Lapulapu at MET. (Photo from...
Efforts in domestic tourism are being strengthened. All that’s left is your support Travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us. We live in troubled times, but that’s all the more reason for us to find or make our own happiness. Being “out there,” visiting places we’ve only...
