The Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) will partner with Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) in a bid to expand the operations of isDA ON THE GO’s (iOTG) nationwide. A Memorandum of Understanding between the PFDA and CDA will soon be drafted to start the cooperation between the...
The University of the East (UE) will implement a two-day academic break from Sept. 27 to 28. (Unsplash) According to a memorandum released by UE President Ester Garcia, only asynchronous classes must be held during the two-day academic break, but quizzes and submission of activities are not...
San Juan, Iloilo and Negros extended their respective unbeaten streaks to remain at the helm in the third conference of the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) online tournament over the weekend. The San Juan Predators squeaked past the Pasig City King Pirates, 11-10, and then...
Editorial As the United Nations General Assembly opened last week, world leaders including President Duterte pointed to the ever-increasing risks brought on by the climate change crisis, even as the COVID-19 pandemic rages on. Their collective concern foreshadows the agenda of COP26, the UN...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL Dr. Jun Ynares The sad news is that we may still be voting using the pre-pandemic onsite voting methods in next year’s national elections. The good news is that our countrymen appear determined to exercise their sacred right to choose their leaders no matter what the odds may...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPEVINE: OUR NEW ABNORMAL Philip Cu Unjieng Here’s a true story from the trenches of sales and making pitches. This dates back to more than a decade ago, when I was still with the ABS’ Cable Channels and Print Media Group (CCPMG). We were presenting to a big client, and...
THROUGH UNTRUE Fr. Rolando Dela Rosa “If your hand causes you to sin, cut if off... And if your foot causes you to sin, cut it off... And if your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out” (Mark 9:43-48). If you think these passages are about self-mutilation, you are mistaken. It is Jesus's way of...
PEACE-MAKER Former Speaker of the House Jose C. De Venecia Jr. We are delighted that after two years of renovation, the Home Economics building of our old school, the West Central Elementary School (formerly Dagupan Elementary School) in Dagupan City, which served as the brief headquarters of...
The new normal means that we will always be figuratively looking behind our backs for the threat of COVID-19. The on and off lockdowns also are a challenge to our mental health. Keeping up and surviving determine our staying power. A great way to recharge and relax is to travel to a place where...
IT'S THE SMALL THINGS Alex M. Eduque This week more than ever, my social media feed has been filled with posts surrounding untimely, mysterious and unexpected deaths, as well as varying reactions from netizens on announcements of candidates to run for the presidency. Posts are more passionate than...
Editorial A video posted online showed a female OFW at the Qatar airport saying they were being instructed to throw away their face shields. A passenger on a Tokyo flight onboard a Japanese airline noting the non-mandatory wearing of a face shield. A Pinoy student in Beijing wondering why there’s...
The Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM), which will open on October 7, announced the nominees for the 3rd Asia Contents Awards (ACA). “ACA is the commitment of Busan Int'l Film Festival (BIFF) to encourage more original productions and better creatives by recognizing outstanding content and...
