Aspiring president Vice President Leni Robredo said she will support "responsible mining" if she becomes the president. Vice President Leni Robredo (OVP photo) During an economic forum on Friday, Jan. 21, Robredo said she is for responsible mining that both protects the environment and benefits...
Eighteen major business, civic and professional organizations have issued a Statement Against Disinformation and Hate Speech in Social Media and Other Platforms. They expressed concern over the misguided use of “media, social media and other platforms... to spread disinformation and hate speech,...
Malacañang has reminded the public to be responsible mallgoers to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) now that age restrictions are lifted in the said establishments. Young people enjoy the claw machines at a gaming center at the Lucky Chinatown Mall in Binondo, Manila after...
By Melanie Sison BE NATURAL, BE YOU Artists Niya B of UK and Bunny Cadag of the Philippines explore themes of gender variance, LGBTQ+ rights, precolonial cultural traditions, and the relationship with nature through their virtual performance called ‘Intimate Threads’ Photos and videos of people...
A voter applicant fills up a registration form at the Commission of Elections (Comelec) (PNA photo) The Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) urged the public anew to register as voters to be able to participate in the 2022 national and local elections. PPCRV Vice Chairman Bro....
The Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM) joined the nation Friday, June 25 in mourning the passing of former President Benigno Simeon “Noynoy” C. Aquino III even as it cited the significant role he played in championing reproductive health (RH) in the country. (Mark Balmores / File...
The Philippine government's recent mining policies appear to have weakened the protective and accountability elements of regulating mining in the Philippines . This is according to Alyansa Tigil Mina (ATM), which expressed dismay over new mining policies being pushed by the Department of...
About 70 percent of Philippine fishing grounds are currently overfished. If this continues, future generations won’t have fish to eat. Limiting our catch is one way to preserve marine biodiversity and to save the livelihood of almost two million Filipino fisherfolk. If everyone collects...
The Philippines is ranked as one of the major fish producers in the world. Based on the Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), over a million Filipinos rely on the fishing industry as their livelihood. Knowing that fish is one of the biggest protein and income providers for...
