The Philippines is an archipelago of over 7,600 islands, making climate change impacts non-linear and complex. The multitude of languages and cultures across the islands make the communication of such impacts an even greater challenge. While reliable evidence-based information about climate change...
The Caloocan City government recorded zero new Covid-19 cases on Friday, March 11, the first time since the pandemic began in 2020. Mayor Oscar “Oca” Malapitan said that the current record indicates the decline in the number of individuals infected with the coronavirus under the more relaxed...
As we have seen with the Covid-19 pandemic, varying levels of coping capacity determine the overall wellbeing of societies, populations, and sectors that are better equipped to manage such systemic disruptions. More vulnerable systems face threats of near-total collapse or are left severely...
New scents to try—for you and your home When I first heard of this collaboration, it immediately brought a smile to my face. It involves two of the more creative, and two of the nicer people, you’ll encounter in the worlds of fashion, fragrance, and lifestyle. Francis Libiran has been a...
Oscar statue (AFP Photo) With the announcement of the 2022 Academy Awards nominations, the annual Oscar season has officially begun. It culminates come March 27th (Monday morning, March 28 Manila time), when the Oscars are held, and all the prognosticating, second-guessing of the Guilds, and...
Oscars statue (AFP) LOS ANGELES (AFP) - The Oscars next month will pre-tape the announcements of eight winners in an attempt to make the televised ceremony "tighter and more electric," organizers said Tuesday. The decision, made to "prioritize the television audience," will free up more time for...
Presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo went to Lanao del Norte and Misamis Oriental on Tuesday, Feb. 22, to attend the “People’s Rally”, where she was welcomed by a palpable crowd. Vice President Leni Robredo, accompanied by Cagayan De Oro City Mayor Oscar Moreno, holds a motorcade...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The outpouring of support for presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo here is unexpected by her team, as supporters surprised her on Tuesday, Feb. 22, by lining up along the route of the motorcade, shouting her name and handing her bouquets of flowers. Presidential...
Caloocan City Mayor Oscar “Oca” Malapitan has endorsed presidential candidate Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and vice presidential candidate Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio. Malapitan, during a UniTeam rally in Caloocan attended by Marcos and Duterte-Carpio on Saturday, Feb. 19,...
Caloocan City started the celebration of its 60th Cityhood Anniversary with a thanksgiving Mass attended by Mayor Oscar "Oca" Malapitan, city councilors and local government staff on Monday, Feb. 14. "Katulad noong mga nakaraang taon, sinisimulan natin sa isang banal na misa ang ating Cityhood...
A scene from 'Belfast' Here are two films that have gotten the nods of film award-giving bodies this year. Belfast is in 7 Oscars categories, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Supporting Actress & Actor. Flee has three opportunities to get an Oscar - as a...
Oscars statue (AFP) LOS ANGELES (AFP) - Jane Campion's gothic Western "The Power of the Dog" led the Oscars nominations Tuesday, as the Netflix film fended off big-screen studio movies from a year in which Covid-weary audiences slowly headed back into theaters. The eerie, psychological drama about...
