Faculty members of the University of the Philippines College of Law (UP Law) said on Sunday, May 30, President Duterte's remarks trivialize the country's arbitral victory against China's claims in the West Philippine Sea. UP Diliman (Wikimedia Commons) In a televised address on May 6, Duterte said...
An estimated 1.6 million job opportunities will be created with household income substantially increased if the economic restrictions in the 1987 Constitution are relaxed, a University of the Philippines (UP) researcher said Sunday, May 30. DILG Spokesperson Jonathan Malaya (File photo courtesy of...
The Catholic faithful are invited to join the Misa Mayor (high mass) at 10 a.m. today, May 30, which will be streamed live from the Holy Trinity Parish in Sampaloc, Manila, in solemn observance of Trinity Sunday. Solemnity-of-the-Holy-Trinity The Eucharistic celebration will be presided by Manila...
With less than two months before the scheduled opening of the summer Olympics in Tokyo on July 21, Asahi Shimbun, one of the media sponsors, has published an editorial entitled, “Prime Minister Suga, please call off the Olympics.” Three reasons were cited for the call to cancel the Olympics. ...
REFLECTIONS TODAY MATTHEW 28:16-20 The eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had ordered them. When they all saw him, they worshiped, but they doubted. Then Jesus approached and said to them, “All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, and...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL Dr. Jun Ynares “How are you addressing the problem of vaccine hesitancy?” That was the raging question of the past week. It appears to have been triggered by a controversy involving the top two officials of the land over the issue of an advertising campaign to “convince”...
BETTER DAYS Senator Sonny Angara In September last year, the SK of Barangay Balaya in San Carlos City, Pangasinan installed WiFi modems at several locations in their village to provide Internet connectivity so the youth can more easily attend their online classes. Last August, the SK of Lavezares...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE: OUR NEW ABNORMAL Philip Cu Unjieng If for Timon and Pumbaa in the Lion King, the Swahili phrase meant “No worries for the rest of your days”; that problem-free philosophy is not something we can deem applicable for these times. A mass vaccination program seems...
Louie Sangalang and Jessica Ramella turn emotional as the pair barges in the Final Two of 'The Apprentice.' (ONE Championship) Filipino bet Louie Sangalang is one step closer to being called "The One." Sangalang barged in the Final Two along with Venezuelan contender Jessica Ramella, who was her...
Remember Joaquin Valdes? The former child actor who blossomed into a fine director ("Dagim," Bulong") is making his mark as theater actor abroad. Following stints in "Miss Saigon," "The King & I," "Fanny And Stella," he is now among cast of "Heathers: The Musical." Joaquin's agency BBA...
In this file photo taken on April 21, 2020, a member of the Philippine National Police Special Action Forces uses a megaphone to remind shoppers to practice social distancing during a government imposed enhanced quarantine as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 novel coronavirus in Manila....
Citing the challenges brought by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, an old Catholic school in Bulacan announced its permanent closure after the School Year 2020-2021. St. Joseph College of Bulacan (SJCB Facebook page) In a statement on May 25, St. Joseph College of Bulacan (SJCB) said...
