With their mission to give their families and loved ones a better future, many Filipinos are left with no choice to hop on an airplane and find better jobs in another country. In a survey reported by the Philippine Statistics Authority released in October 2023, there are around 1.96 million...
The alarming danger of microplastics has garnered global attention, raising widespread concerns about its potential impact on the Philippines' national fish, the milkfish or "bangus." (Aybanreyes / Pixabay) Microplastics are tiny plastic particles measuring less than five millimeters and have...
ILOILO CITY – The recent Dinagyang Festival here was generally peaceful, police said. POLICE stand guard during a 2024 Dinagyang Festival performance in Iloilo City. (PNP ICPO) Police Col. Joeresty P. Coronica, chief of the Iloilo City Police (ICPO) and head of the security task force for...
The Senate Committee on Labor and Employment is keen on investigating the alleged violations on labor and employment of a certain garbage hauler firm that services various cities in Metro Manila. Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, chairman of the Senate labor panel, said it is imperative for the...
Manila Prince Hotel rolls out its red carpet for VIPs—Very Important Pets that is. Recognizing the importance of four-legged companions, the hotel offers a Furry Friends Stay Free package. Under this exclusive package, the pet fee is waived, allowing guests to bring their beloved pet cats or dogs...
Bilal Ilyas Jhandir, a 20-year-old Taylor Swift fan from Pakistan, sets a new world record for identifying the most Taylor Swift songs from their lyrics in one minute. Bilal named a total of 34 songs, surpassing the previous record of 27 held by Dan Simpson from UK in 2019. Bilal during his record...
The book that details the Build Build Build program of former President Rodrigo Duterte is now available in Hiligaynon, Kapampangan, and Bikolano, according to its author, former Build Build Build Committee Chairperson Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo. Titled "Night Owl: A Nationbuilder’s Manual," the book...
Jessica Shih Centro Escolar University Manila School of Dentistry alumna Jessica Shih landed in the 10th spot of the November 2023 Dentists Licensure Examination with an impressive mark of 81.30 percent rating as released by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). A total of 178 Escolarian...
Centro Escolar University Cosmetic Science graduates of the School of Science and Technology have demonstrated their exceptional skills and knowledge as they excelled in the December 2023 Chemical Technicians Board Exam released by the Professional Regulation Commission. Photo shows (from L-R):...
Fashion is definitely a form of art. While many tend to forget that, Paris continues to remind everyone about it with its bi-annual fair, where fashion houses and designers present their most imaginative collections. This year’s Paris Haute Couture Weekspring-summer 2024 is a testament to that....
Filipino firm Upgrade Energy Philippines (UGEP) is casting an ambitious target of 700 megawatts for rooftop and ground-mounted solar installations across commercial and industrial (C&I) customers that it is targeting to accomplish by 2028. So far, the first major project delivered by the...
Gone are the pandemic days when workwear meant cozy pieces and uber-casual items. As we fully embrace the world again, people are stepping out and going to offices wearing their most inspired ‘fits. And the memo also hit many of the world’s leading design houses. Elevated work looks were seen...
