Tonight, at 8:30 p.m., take time to switch off the lights at home or in the office, to celebrate Earth Hour, and join supporters of this movement in over 190 countries. Earth Hour, which started in 2007 and organized by WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature), has become a symbol of hope and a...
Aside from the Covid-19 pandemic, the threat of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) incidents exist, public health experts warned on Friday, March 25. Amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the University of the Philippines (UP) held a webinar to educate the public on the importance of...
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila-Council of the Laity (RCAM-CL) is supporting the tandem of presidential candidate Vice President Leni Robredo and her runningmate Senator Kiko Pangilinan in the May 2022 polls. Photo RCAM In a statement, the group said the two are the most qualified to lead...
The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases has approved the amendments to the guidelines on the implementation of Covid-19 Alert Level 1, Malacañang announced. People flock to Ilaya in Binondo, Manila on Jan. 2, 2022. Metro Manila will be under Alert...
Here are your delicious end-of-the-week rewards Being back in the office kind of reminds us of the adjustments we did during the onset of the pandemic with the abrupt WFH setup, only in reverse. We go on again with our daily commute, put on decent clothes for work, and try to shift from our Zoom...
Today, March 25, 2022, marks the start of the campaign of candidates for local positions such as for governor, representative, mayor, and councilor. Today is the official start yet it feels, to a lot of citizens, that the campaign started way back last year with back-and-forth accusations from...
A week before announcing its top 50 finest restaurants in Asia, The World’s 50 Best Restaurants reveals the premier dining spots in the continent that made its 51-100 list this 2022. “This year’s 51-100 list features 25 new entries and turns the spotlight on the region’s emerging talent,”...
Smart City Summit and Expo 2022 The Smart City Summit and Expo (SCSE) launched in both Taipei and Kaohsiung as a hybrid on Mar. 22nd until Mar. 26th as twin events for the first time. They are hosted under the topic of “Digital Transformation Takes Smart Cities to New Heights”, featuring smart...
Finally eating out but still worried it’s not safe enough? Al fresco dining has been the pandemic’s saving grace, providing safe yet enjoyable ways to delight in a good meal, and rediscover the joy of the great outdoors. Most of the time, though, al fresco dining is only available in...
Rogelio "Roger" Fortaleza, former secretary-general of the Association of Boxing Alliances in the Philippines (ABAP), passed away Thursday morning, March 24, due to a lingering illness. He was 62. Roger was a member of the famed Fortaleza boxing brothers including Ricardo, Reynaldo, and Reynato....
As per Canon Law 1251, fasting and abstinence from meat observed by Roman Catholics on all Fridays of Lent is temporarily lifted on Friday, March 25, on the Solemnity of the Annunciation. Wikimedia Commons Fasting and abstinence are traditionally observed on Ash Wednesday and on all Fridays of Lent...
The Korean Cultural Center (KCC) in the Philippines inaugurated its new home on March 23 at 59 Bayani Rd., Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. Korean Ambassador to the Philippines Kim Inchul, Tourism Sec. Bernadette Romulo-Puyat and KCC Director Im YoungA led the ribbon cutting ceremony. Korean Ambassador...
