The Department of Public Work and Highways (DPWH) has completed the rehabilitation of the Porac-Gumain River Irrigation System (RIS) in Guagua, Pampanga. In a report to DPWH Undersecretary Robert Bernardo, DPWH Region 3 Director Roseller Tolentino noted that the improvement “of the side slopes of...
UNDER THE MICROSCOPE Dr. Raymund W. Lo In the aftermath of the blowup about the improper autopsies done on the anti-illegal drugs campaign victim Kian delos Santos, it was front-page news that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has reached an agreement with United Nations special rapporteur Morris...
National Scientist Dr. Angel C. Alcala, considered the father of marine protected areas (MPAs), is certain to be remembered for a long while. Despite his passing on Feb. 1, 2023, his memories and legacy will continue to live on and linger not only among his family and close associates, but also on...
UNDER THE MICRSCOPE Dr. Raymund W. Lo Once again, the Philippines is in the spotlight for the wrong reasons. The International Criminal Court (ICC) is proceeding with the investigation on the extrajudicial killings in the country. Soon after that announcement, another related development arose...
UNDER THE MICROSCOPE Dr. Raymund W. Lo Recently, my equanimity was shattered by a development arising out of my medical practice. I have been performing paternity testing for the past 32 years and have had to testify in court as an expert witness in over 100 paternity cases so far. All my...
UNDER THE MICROSCOPE Dr. Raymund W. Lo Recently, a news article stated that Germany and the United Kingdom are luring second-year nursing students to continue their studies in their countries with free tuition and lodging. Once they finish their nursing course, they have to serve a period of time...
UNDER THE MICROSCOPE Dr. Raymund W. Lo Looks like the economic prospects for 2023 are not good. It’s not going to get any better, what with the continuing Ukraine war, rampant inflation, and the threat of new Covid variants arising in China. I’m not an economist, so I have no financial advice...
UNDER THE MICROSCOPE Dr. Raymund W. Lo It’s that time when we wonder what the new year holds for us. Well, allow me to peer into my crystal ball to see what’s ahead of us in Covid matters. Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) stated that its experts would meet when it’s time to...
UNDER THE MICRSCOPE Dr. Raymund W. Lo Amid the present-day uncertainties of daily living, we should be aware of a more existential threat to our existence, not just individuals, but as the human race. Our planet is hurtling toward Armageddon with the threat of climate change affecting not just the...
COVID-19 virus The Omicron subvariant BF.7, which is currently driving the rise in China's Covid-19 cases, is already detected in the Philippines, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Friday, Dec. 23. The DOH said that four cases of BF.7 were found in the country based on the latest genome...
Gram Pancake Philippines offers a perfect dining experience this holiday season With only just a few days left before Christmas and the New Year, many of us are now cramming to get the perfect presents and sumptuous meals as get-togethers and all sorts of merry-making are on a high. Lucky for us,...
Coronavirus vaccines have been prepared for distribution at a vaccination site in Manila on May 18, 2021. (Ali Vicoy/Manila Bulletin) Vaccine makers Pfizer and AstraZeneca have agreed to “disclose” the Covid-19 vaccine purchase agreement with the Philippines under specific conditions, the...
