In his latest exhibit, the artist explores conversations, dialogues, and connections—something people often take for granted "Hello, darkness, my old friend, I've come to talk with you again." That's how Simon and Garfunkel's 1965 song "The Sound of Silence" starts. Poignant and moving, the...
Wesley So Grandmaster Wesley So drew with Russian Peter Svidler in 56 moves of a Ruy Lopez to finish at fourth place at the conclusion of the rapid play of the 2021 Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz of the Grand Chess Tour Friday. The reigning world Fischer-Random king and two-time United States...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Saturday, Aug. 14, that the distribution of cash assistance or "ayuda" for residents affected by the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in the National Capital Region (NCR) has been orderly so far. Residents maintain social distancing as they wait for...
IT’S THE SMALL THINGS Alex M. Eduque One week down, and pending any extension, another week to go. For the most part, we are riding along with the imposed lockdown, and the need to do so amidst the Delta variant and rising cases is understandable. Nonetheless, it is undeniable that we too have...
A veteran Filipino virologist expressed confidence Friday, Aug. 13, that the Philippines could produce its own diagnostic test kits for the detection of bacterial and viral pathogens. (Screenshot from DOST Secretary Fortunato "Boy" T. de la Peña's Facebook page) Balik Scientist Dr. Elpidio Cesar...
Photo from Execration Execration threw away a strong start in the deciding game as it suffered a 2-1 defeat to Team SMG in their lower bracket second round match in the Beyond The Summit (BTS) Pro Series Season 7-Southeast Asia on Friday, August 13. Behind stand-in mid laner Mark Anthony "Bob"...
Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) (MANILA BULLETIN) The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) said it is currently coordinating with hospital groups to speed up payment of unsettled financial obligations to medical facilities. PhilHealth Vice President for...
A foreign-trained Filipino virologist appealed Friday, Aug. 13, to the government to provide more support to the soon-to-rise Virology and Vaccine Institute of the Philippines or VIP, even as he called on fellow Filipino scientists to join the so-called “Lucky 7.” Screenshot from Department of...
Lung Center of the Philippines (FACEBOOK / MANILA BULLETIN) The Lung Center of the Philippines (LCP) has dedicated 76 percent of its bed capacity for patients infected with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) amid the continuous rise in the number of infections. LCP spokesperson Dr. Norberto...
Goldwyn Monteverde is set to take over coaching duties for the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons. New UP Maroons head coach Goldwin Monteverde (UAAP) UP Chancellor Fidel Nemenzo announced the development Friday, Aug. 13, naming the multi-titled high school basketball tactician as the...
We are salivating over those burgers Establishing a business always has a sense of risk, there is a gamble at play. Launching a new venture during a health crisis, that seems to be a bankruptcy waiting to happen. But with hard work and a good product, a business can go big and thrive even in a...
Lt. Gen. Jose Faustino Jr., chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), condemned Thursday, Aug. 12, the New People's Army (NPA) for the brutal execution of a Philippine Army (PA) peace and development officer in Tapaz, Capiz. Corporal Frederic Villasis, a Philippine Army peace and...
