While respecting the opinion of his alma mater, Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque challenged the assessment of the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman Executive Committee that made it think he was not fit for a seat in the International Law Commission (ILC) . Presidential Spokesman Harry...
The Department of National Defense (DND) called for calm Tuesday night, September 14, as it said it would validate the threat alert issued by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the Philippines and five other Southeast Asian countries due to possible terrorist attacks. (File photo by MANILA...
The Embassy of Japan in Manila on Tuesday confirmed that they have received information about a possible terror attack that may occur in any of the six Southeast Asian countries, including the Philippines. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (via Twitter/MOFA) In a statement, the Embassy said the...
Holcim Philippines, Inc. has renewed its partnership with the University of the Philippines (UP) College of Engineering (CoE) for an elective course that highlights the value of sustainability and inclusivity in building for development. In a virtual signing ceremony, the company and the UP CoE...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) announced Tuesday, September 14, that it is checking on the veracity of reports about Japan's supposed issuance of a threat alert regarding "increased risks" of terrorist activities in six Southeast Asian nations including the Philippines. (File photo by...
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported Tuesday, September 14, two more deaths due to typhoon "Jolina," bringing the toll to 19 while there were no recorded casualties so far due to typhoon "Kiko." Personnel of Sto. Niño, Samar Municipal Police Station bring...
The Philippines has been ranked as the top country in Asia with the highest number of documented killings of land defenders, a recent report from an international human rights organization showed. London-based Global Witness said in its September 2021 report that the Philippines is also among the...
As the pandemic drags on, some enterprises are forced into reducing their workforce, or worse even shutting down due to the subsequent recession that followed. 32342 Data from the Philippines Statistics Authority (PSA) released last March showed that the economy shrunk more than expected in the...
What it means and how to enhance it BEAUTY STANDARD Maggie Wilson posing for Luminisce Holistic Skin Innovations Beauty is truly in the eye of the beholder. That’s why the Western concept of beauty doesn’t necessarily apply to us Asians. Our features are different, and so does our skin color...
How to age well Aging is inevitable. Your chronological or actual age, however, need not be equal to your biological age. Simply put, your chronological age is the actual number of years you have been living. On the other hand, your biological age is the physiological or functional age that...
The Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) and the United States Marine Corps (USMC) is looking forward to strengthen their military partnership to maintain the peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region, the Armed Forces of the Philippines said Monday night, September 13. Gen. David Berger (left),...
As the new school year started in public schools, a students' group on Monday, Sept. 13, said that the shortage of learning materials, delayed wages, and lack of teachers' benefits are among the "manifestations of a failed education system." Teachers from Mabolo Elementary School arrange modules...
