Nominees for TV, film and theater for South Korea’s 58th Baeksang Arts Awards were revealed, drawing a mix of over-the-top (OTT) platform and mainstream programs. The awards ceremony will be held on May 6 at the Korea International Exhibition Center (KINTEX) in Ilsan, Gyeonggi Province. The 58th...
UNDER THE MICROSCOPE Dr. Raymund W. Lo In pathological terms, irreversible applies to diseases so severe that recovery is no longer possible. Let’s apply that to the political arena. The Marcos Jr. camp is saying the survey leads are such that there is no way for him to lose. But let’s look at...
Understanding XD, XE and XF CLINICAL MATTERS There has been a recent flurry of news articles on the latest twist in the Covid-19 saga—recombinant SARS-CoV-2 viruses. XD and XF, both recombinants of Omicron and Delta, have been unceremoniously dubbed “Deltacron” by the media. XE, a recombinant...
ONE FOR THE ROAD James Deakin So a leaked infographic from the MMDA proposing a radical new coding scheme has been making the rounds on social media and other messaging groups this last week, with some versions claiming the draconian measures will be implemented on May 16. MMDA denies this, of...
A visibly concerned President Duterte ordered officials of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) to convince their constituents to get vaccinated against Covid-19 in fear of a possible resurgence of coronavirus infections in the country. President Duterte (RTVM Screenshot)...
President Duterte said there was no way that the wearing of facemasks will not be required until his last day in office, saying the Philippines was not yet "out of the woods" despite the low number of Covid-19 cases. President Duterte (RTVM Screenshot) Duterte made the statement following reports...
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) has remitted fresh cash dividends to state coffers to support government programs aimed at mitigating the impact of the Russia-Ukraine crisis on the vulnerable sectors. In a statement, Andrea D. Domingo, Pagcor chair and chief executive officer...
Short-term benchmark interest rates dipped as global oil prices eased. At the Bureau of the Treasury’s auction on Monday, April 11, the yield on three-month papers, which banks use in pricing their loans, dropped to 1.250 percent from the 1.380 percent fetched during the previous week. The...
Ever heard a black garlic-flavored ice cream? Black Garlic Ice Cream (Photo from DOST-PCAARRD) This is just one of the paths that the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) looks to take with the prospering garlic and agri-food condiments industry under the Niche Centers in the Regions for...
Bishop Marcelino Antonio Maralit Jr., chairman of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines-Episcopal Commission on Social Communication (CBCP-ECSC) has called on the faithful to use social media to evangelize and help spread the Word of God this Holy Week. Bp Marcelino Antonio Maralit...
#MINDANAO John Tria Recent announcements regarding the national economy's 5.7 percent growth in 2021 will definitely inspire confidence among many to imagine an even better recovery for their businesses and the over all economy for 2022. Likewise, the latest surveys from the Social Weather Stations...
REFLECTIONS TODAY The words of Jesus, at first glance, may sound a bit indifferent towards the poor. It also seems to carry a hint of resignation: that poverty will always remain the lot of some people. But the context of this episode tells us it is not indifference towards, or desperation about,...
