Every year, there are many feasts and festivals that show religious fervor in the Philippines, and it starts with the most celebrated one – the feast of the Black Nazarene on Jan. 9. It is a feast that attracts such a large number of devotees that its activities stop traffic and work in many...
PEACE-MAKER Former Speaker of the House Jose C. De Venecia Jr. We joined the 1.36 billion Roman Catholics around the world in mourning the passing of the 95-year-old Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, who was laid to rest inside the Vatican City grounds three days ago. Considered as one of the greatest...
Sandy toes, salty kisses, this tranquil El Nido resort is calling you HEAVEN ON EARTH El Nido is known for its limestone formations and breathtaking white sand beaches When it comes to popular destinations, El Nido will always come to mind. It’s the hotshot not just of Palawan, but of the...
A neophyte congressman wants government officials who are allegedly involved in agricultural smuggling probed and subsequently punished if proven guilty. AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee (Facebook) "Kailangan ding imbestigahan at mapanagot ang mga nasa pamahalaan na may mga link sa...
President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s state visit to China has yielded productive results that strengthen what he describes as “the positive trajectory” of the two countries’ relationships. Since 2018, the Philippines-China relations had been elevated to the Comprehensive Strategic...
At least 192,188 families from regions affected by three weather disturbances have received assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). Courtesy of Department of Social Welfare and Development (Facebook) As of Thursday, Jan. 5, there were 161,145 families or 645,097...
The National Telecommunications Commision (NTC) has recorded over 14 million Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card registrants more than a week after the mandatory registration began. Based on the latest tally issued by the NTC, Smart Communications Inc. still has the highest number of registrants...
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. unveiled last January 3 in Las Vegas, Nevada its new lineups of Neo QLED, MICRO LED, and Samsung OLED. A selection of lifestyle products and accessories were also disclosed. At the CES 2023, Samsung will showcase innovative products that are designed to improve...
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has approved the proposed acquisition by AIA Philippines Life and General Insurance Company Inc. (AIA Philippines) of 100 percent shares in MediCard Philippines Inc. (MediCard) stating the merger will not diminish market competition in the sector. In a...
The Department of Industry (DTI) has estimated that about $13.76 billion worth of renewable energy (RE) projects, majority of which were generated during the recent visit to China by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., are in the pipeline and in varying investment stages. Trade and Industry...
An official from the Department of Science and Technology- Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI) bared that the only thing that prevents the proper disposal of nuclear waste is public acceptance. The Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP) is seen during a tour around the BNPP compound in...
An average of eight out of 10 technical vocational education and training (TVET) graduates got employed, a study conducted by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) revealed. TESDA Director General Danilo P. Cruz. (Photo courtesy of TESDA) In a statement released on...
