The Department of Health (DOH) on Sunday, March 31, reminded the public to “be kind” on April Fool’s Day by keeping jokes light and steering clear of health and death topics. Photo from Unsplash “First, do no harm,” DOH said in a statement released by Officer-In-Charge (OIC) Assistant...
From L-R: ACCIONA: Samantha Betia - Head of Marketing, ACCIONA SEA, Rina Dakay - Business Development and Marketing ACCIONA SEA, Javier Ruiz - EPC Director, ACCIONA Agua - PAREF Woodrose School - Kathleen Pineda, Associate Director for Academic Standards, Cheyenne dela Fuente, Principal, Integrated...
Forests and Innovation: New Solutions for a Better World is the theme of today’s celebration of International Forest Day 2024. According to Global Forest Watch: “In 2010, the Philippines had 13.2 million hectares of natural forest, extending over 62 percent of its land area. In 2022, it lost...
ILOILO CITY – Thirteen World War II veterans were honored during the 79th Victory Day for Panay, Guimaras, and Romblon Islands on Monday, March 18. SURVIVING World War II veterans were honored during the 79th Victory of Panay, Guimaras, and Romblon Islands on Monday, March 18. (PVAO Iloilo)...
Yes, there is such a thing as compassion fatigue and it happens when you care too much. Physical fatigue, increased apathy toward people or things you care about, feelings of helplessness, irritability, and a tendency to isolate are some of the signs. This is one aspect of a woman’s well-being...
CAVITE – The Office of the President declared March 22 a special non-working day in the province. The date, which falls on a Friday, is the birth anniversary of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo. Proclamation No. 492, uploaded in the Official Gazette on March 12, stated that the holiday is meant to give...
In honor of International Women’s Day (IWD), the Philippine Commission on Women, in collaboration with UN Women and venue partner SM Supermalls, hosted a forum under the theme "Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress" on March 8, 2024, at the Samsung Hall, SM Aura, Taguig City. Leanne Robers This...
(Unsplash) Rizal 4th district Rep. Fidel Nograles is batting for what he described as "flexible work arrangements" for women-homemakers or those tasked with overseeing domestic activities. Nograles, chairman of the House Committee on Labor and Employment,...
The study of the night sky and stars has always been intertwined with human history. Throughout time, civilizations have gazed at the stars above and assigned different names to them. (Dr. Andrea Carillo observing with the 2.7m telescope at McDonald Observatory / Photo from Andrea Carillo website)...
By MARIDOL RANOA-BISMARK Do you know that there’s a big difference between the meaning of magsasaka and magbubukid ? It’s not just about the kind of work these people do. It’s about gender. Interviews conducted among women farmers in San Jose city, Nueva Ecija and discussed...
The boundless capabilities, contributions, and roles of women undeniably exert a profound influence and play a significant role in today's society. Photo courtesy of Angeline Sarno Ilagan Even in traditionally male-dominated fields like criminology, where stereotypes have long associated the...
In celebration of International Women's Month, Sen. Grace Poe expressed her belief that more women are needed in the workforce, stressing the need for better job opportunities. "We need more women in the labor force. They represent a formidable talent pool and an underutilized resource in the world...
