Today would be a good time to explore a museum to revisit the stories that formed the Filipino culture and identity. Even for avid museum visitors, there will always be something new about an artifact that will give another view to an old story. Today would also be a good day for story-telling. Sit...
A grandmother in Angono, Rizal has been recognized by the local government for her longevity following her 100 th birthday recently. Officials of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Region 4-A and the Angono Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO) gifted Gregoria...
“The month of May is the peak fishing season in the Philippines, an appropriate occasion for direct beneficiaries to show their support for management initiatives pertaining to the oceans.” This was among the rationale for Presidential Proclamation 57, signed in 1998, declaring May as...
Technology has revolutionized our way of life—the way we live, work, and communicate. Unfortunately, alongside the benefits of technology, there’s a darker side to it—the rise of scams and other fraudulent schemes that have victimized the public. In 2023, at least ₱155 million...
The Philippines offers to foreign investors incentives for long-term growth and profitability. In his meetings with heads of state and business leaders, President Marcos has pitched the country’s value proposition that is anchored not just on pro-business regulations but, more importantly, on the...
Is a day without using a plastic bag, packaging wrap, or a sachet possible? Take time to observe how plastic has become part of our lives, especially in the kitchen where it is used to wrap, store, or carry food, utensils, and everything else. The presence of plastic has become like an essential...
More than ₱105,000 worth of suspected shabu were seized in five separate operations by police stations in Rizal Province from May 2 to 3. In his report to Region 4-A Police Director Brigadier General Paul Kenneth Lucas, Rizal Police Provincial Office (PPO) Director Col. Felipe Maraggun said...
Passwords are more important than ever in today's world, where a significant portion of our lives is spent online. They are the keys to our digital lives that secure sensitive information like bank accounts, medical records, and countless other forms of personal data. To make a habit of changing...
The Department of Education suspended classes nationwide yesterday and today due to the latest heat index levels. A record high temperature of 36.8 degrees Celsius (101.8 degrees Fahrenheit) was experienced on Saturday, April 27, with the heat index, which takes into account humidity,...
This week starts with a nationwide transport strike arising from disagreements regarding the implementation of the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP). Considering that an estimated nine million commuters take the jeepney everyday in Metro Manila, and there are about 600,000...
In just over a year, we will be holding the 2025 midterm elections. And with the advent of technology, the specter of deepfakes looms large over the electoral landscape. Sophisticated and deceptive videos created using artificial intelligence (AI) have the potential to sway...
Police seized over P300,000 worth of shabu and two firearms from a construction worker regarded by authorities as a high-value individual in a buy-bust operation in Antipolo City. Rizal Police Provincial Office (PPO) director Col. Felipe Maraggun said the 49-year-old man yielded eight sachets of...
