Dengue fever has arrived alarmingly early in Metro Manila and nearby regions. The Department of Health (DOH) has reported a rapid surge in cases across Region IV-A, Region III, and Metro Manila, with Quezon City already declaring an outbreak after recording 10 deaths, including eight minors....
University of the East signed Chris Gavina as its new head coach for the next UAAP basketball season, the school announced Thursday, Feb. 13 (University of the East) Gavina, who once handled Rain or Shine in the PBA, takes the helm following the resignation of Jack Santiago last month. “We...
The official campaign period for senators and party-list groups has started and now we gear up for the May 12, 2025 elections. The Commission on Elections (Comelec) opened the campaign period with a “symbolic gesture for the entire country” launching “Oplan Baklas” to remind candidates that...
Former presidential spokesman Salvador Panelo urged National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) director Jaime Santiago to return to law school as the criminal charges they recommended against Vice President Sara Duterte had neither factual nor lawful basis. Atty. Salvador Panelo and National Bureau of...
The Philippine education system has long been the subject of scrutiny and reform, with initiatives spanning decades aimed at enhancing its quality and accessibility. From the Presidential Commission to Survey Philippine Education in the pre-martial law era to the establishment of the Second...
Not too long ago, a photo or video images could confirm the existence of a person, situations or locations. But technology has changed that0 and can now place a fake person in a manipulated situation at a created location to make statements — creating deepfake content. “Deepfake”...
The Senate’s approval on third and final reading, of Senate Bill No. 1536, seeking to strengthen the protection of the Las Piñas-Parañaque Wetland Park (LPPWP), has brought attention to the critical role wetlands play in the global village. Wetlands sustain biodiversity, mitigate climate...
With the United States looking toward a changing political landscape under the watch of President Donald Trump who is back in the White House for a second term, what’s the future of its relations with the Philippines — a longstanding ally in the Asia-Pacific? As far as Philippine Ambassador to...
In an era where social media connects people globally, it has also become a breeding ground for job scams and human trafficking operations. These fraudulent schemes have victimized countless job seekers by exploiting their aspirations for better employment opportunities. Despite their promises,...
Jack Santiago, the coach who almost led University of East back to UAAP Final Four, bade farewell as the men’s basketball team head coach, the school announced on its social media post Tuesday, Jan. 14. Jack Santiago (UAAP Media/File) Appointed in 2020, Santiago ended his stint as UE’s mentor...
Today, Jan. 9, a massive number of devotees will flood the streets of Manila to honor Jesus Nazareno, formerly known as the Black Nazarene. This centuries-old devotion reflects a collective belief in the power of faith to overcome adversity. The feast, a vivid tapestry of prayer, sacrifice,...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) declared on Monday, Jan. 6, the onset of the La Niña. La Niña, characterized by an abnormal cooling of sea surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific, is expected to bring above-normal rainfall and a...
