The UAAP slapped a five-game suspension to National University guard Gelo Santiago after an incident between the Bulldogs and the Ateneo Blue Eagles last Sunday, Oct. 26, at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion. During a rebound battle at the 8:50 mark of the third quarter, Santiago and Waki Espina...
We spend a third of our lives asleep, making good rest essential. That idea was at the heart of the opening of Wellrest PH’s newest showroom in Quezon City, where guests tried smart beds that adjust automatically to the sleeper’s body for better comfort and support. The brand’s vision...
ILOILO CITY – The Iloilo City Council has backed the call to create a monument for the late Ilongga Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago who was known as the “Iron Lady of Asia.” Councilor Rex Marcus Sarabia sponsored a resolution urging the administration of Mayor Raisa Treñas to build a statue or...
Nature is a true artist. So great is its power that it has created animals in myriad colors, textures, and forms. Beyond the beings that walk and fly across its surface, it has also forged jewels and precious stones beneath its mantle. This abundance of natural beauty has long been a source of...
The resignation of National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) director Jaime Santiago is now up "for acceptance," Malacanang said. Although Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro cannot confirm whether President Marcos and Santiago have talked over the latter 's...
Malacañang has confirmed the resignation of National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) director Jaime Santiago, who cited an “orchestrated move” to tarnish his reputation as the reason for stepping down. In a text message to reporters, Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro confirmed reports...
As the Philippine Congress adjourned sine die on June 13 without reconciling the conflicting House and Senate versions of a proposed across-the-board minimum wage increase, the quest for attaining a living wage goes on. The House of Representatives had earlier passed a bill mandating a ₱200...
SANTIAGO CITY, Isabela – Five individuals were injured when a light-emitting diode wall collapsed during a concert at the Santiago Sports Complex in Barangay Baluarte here on Monday night, May 5. Police identified the victims as Santiago City residents Princess, 19; Maria Teresa; Raysa Mae, 11,...
With the “Big One” a big possibility and the ongoing industrial developments in the country, the government should revisit the Philippine steel production policy. The Big One is the predicted 7.2-magnitude earthquake that may hit Metro Manila and neighboring areas. While the country seeks...
“Vaccines are one of humanity’s greatest achievements. Over the last 50 years, essential vaccines have saved at least 154 million lives. That’s six lives a minute, every day, for five decades. “In these 50 years, vaccination accounts for 40 percent of the improvement in infant...
Freedom of speech, of expression, and of the press are cornerstones of a democratic and civilized society guaranteed by the Constitution. It allows individuals to freely express their opinions, beliefs, and ideas without fear of government reprisal. This right has come under heavy...
In an era where information flows ceaselessly through digital channels, the integrity of that information is paramount to the health of our democracy. The recent initiative by Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Jay Ruiz to combat the proliferation of fake news underscores a critical...
