Ischemic heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in our country, reaching 56.76 thousand cases from January to June 2021, according to preliminary estimates from the Philippine Statistics Authority. The figure accounts for 18.7 percent of total deaths nationwide, far from the 10.2...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has dismantled 20 guerilla fronts of the Communist Party of the Philippines – New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) this year, reducing the active units to only 43, according to the country’s top military commander. Lt. Gen. Andres Centino assumes as the 57th...
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Pharmaceutical Security Institute (PSI) to combat the increase of counterfeit medicines and pharmaceutical products in the market. IPOPHL_LOGO “This synergy with PSI will help us...
The Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) has joined the Department of Agriculture (DA) in the distribution of cash grants to Nueva Ecija rice farmers under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund-Rice Farmer Financial Assistance (RCEF-RFFA). The RCEF-RFFA program aims to provide unconditional...
Good Neighbors International Philippines (GNIP) launched a new full scholarship program and youth development sessions for senior and junior high school students. (Unsplash) "May mga batang nag-aaral na sila rin ang tumutugon sa kanilang pangangailangan. Mga naiwan ng mga magulang at napilitang...
Miss Universe Philippines 2021 Beatrice Luigi Gomez (Instagram) The 70th Miss Universe competition will continue as planned in Israel on Dec. 12 (Dec. 13 Manila time). This was revealed in an email that was reportedly sent to the candidates of the prestigious competition. But the AFP reported on...
San Juan blanked Iloilo, 2-0, to capture the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) third conference title held online over the weekend. The Predators unleashed their might by dominating their first duel, 19-2, before surviving the spirited challenge of the Kisela Knights,...
Caritas Philippines is encouraging the public to get vaccinated against the coronavirus as it expressed support to the government’s three-day national vaccination drive on Nov. 29 to Dec. 1. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE) Kidapawan Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo, chairman of NASSA/Caritas Philippines, said...
TANGHAL TAHIMIK From left: Ha-Ha-Hambog , Ang Pagsuyo sa Paru-paro ng Gabi , and Pagdadalaga ng Dalagang Bukid Frequently asked questions about silent films are “what is its relevance?” and “are there still silent movies to this day?” The International Silent Film Festival (ISFF)...
Year-ender at Pintô: 20|21 DETRITUS I, pyrographed images on animal sckeleton with gold leaf, hand molded epoxy, dried moss, faux grass, and industrial paint, by Ces Eugenio, 2021 Opening on Dec. 5 at the Pinto Art Museum is 20|21, a year-ender exhibition that features the works of over 100...
Vaxxed To Go reminds us that we can make small changes to make a big difference to our natural world As part of the campaign to raise awareness of wildlife conservation for a healthy planet, focusing on the iconic whale sharks, global digital platform Agoda collaborates with World Wide Fund for...
How to steer Filipino children living in Shanghai to be invested in Philippine culture and heritage A LINK TO THE MOTHERLAND Batang Pinoy 2 participants, organizers, supporters, and sponsors pose for a commemorative photo. (Shanghai PCG photo) The delighted shrieks of Filipino children filled the...
