The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said it has completed a total of 1,273 infrastructure projects in Ilocos Region last year. DPWH Sec. Roger G. Mercado said a total of 279 other projects for the Ilocos Region is set to be completed this year. “We will continue to keep up with all...
The Paris-based International Astronomical Union (IAU) has named a minor planet in honor of Filipino neurosurgeon and amateur astronomer Dr. Jose Francisco A. "Jett" Aguilar. Dr. Jose Francisco A. "Jett" Aguilar (DOST handout) According to the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), "7431...
‘When Is Now?’ is a platform of stories, poems, photography, and other art forms that aim to spread awareness on climate crisis and demand climate justice Young Climate Reality Leaders shared their experiences in engaging with various communities and critical decision-makers as part of climate...
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Rowena Guanzon (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) Former Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Rowena “Bing” V. Guanzon on Saturday, Feb. 5, said she will not vote for actor Robinhood “Robin” C. Padilla who is running for senator. “Hindi...
‘ Para sa Ina : Rust-to-Art’ exhibit runs until April A year after the launch of its online petition against the construction of a 31-story condominium behind it, the San Sebastian Basilica Conservation and Development Foundation continues its mission to save and protect the Basílica Menor de...
Babae Laban sa Korupsyon (BALAK) on Friday, Feb. 5, urged the Commission on Election (Comelec) First Division to release its decision on the disqualification cases against presidential aspirant Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. Presidential aspirant Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (NOEL PABALATE /...
Academicians from various Philippine universities and colleges partnered with civil society organization leaders to launch the Academe and Civil Society Coalition for Voters Education. (NOEL PABALATE / MANILA BULLETIN) The Coalition aims to provide a broad platform for the presidential candidates...
The University of the Philippines (UP) Manila is currently developing a novel cell-based immunoassay platform for serologic testing for coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Funded by the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD), the project...
If Romeo and Juliet lived happily ever after, would we have reason to remember them? RUMINATE Sufi poet Rumi Was his love of Shams of Tabriz, the nomad, “his master,” his friend and teacher, and companion on the arduous road to wisdom, the ancient Sufi poet Rumi’s secret? Nobody knows the...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Reflections today When the Twelve return to Jesus and report what they had done and taught during their mission, Jesus invites them to a deserted place to rest a while. Here we see Jesus’ great concern for his disciples—and later, for the crowd. Mark does not identify the...
PAGBABAGO Dr. Florangel Rosario Braid Maring Feria and Rustica Carpio, who recently passed away, were two remarkable nonagenarians with a legacy that is difficult to match. Remembering them means bringing back memories of the 50’s up to the dangerous times of the 70’s. Maring, patriot, and...
IT’S THE SMALL THINGS Alex Eduque This is the second part of a three-part series which I started last week where I talk about what the qualities (often overlooked, sometimes shallow) I look for in candidates that could potentially sway me to vote for them, or include them in my list, as I pass...
