University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) Professor and former President of All U.P. Academic Employees Union (AUPAEU), Dr. Melania Flores, was arrested in her home inside the UPD Campus Wednesday, Feb. 6 for an alleged violation of Social Security Law in relation to her house helper's benefits....
A ranking congressman is pushing for the immediate, "full implementation" of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) between the Philippines and the United States (US), if only to ensure timely help for Filipinos during times of natural disasters. Destruction caused by typhoon 'Odette'...
Here's what to expect from their long-awaited comeback It is such a heartening thought that, even though we are still in a state of lockdown due to Covid-19, we are now seeing galleries, theater plays, and outdoor fairs returning to their pre-pandemic state. A great example—Art Fair...
Introducing hawthorn, a botanical that promotes a healthy heart Globally, cardiovascular diseases collectively remain as the leading causes of death. While genetics may play a role in increasing the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, we cannot entirely put the blame on our genes. “DNA is...
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa on Monday, February 6 admitted he has qualms regarding the expanded Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) between the Philippines and United States (US), saying he will study the latest development. “Masasabi ko, 50-50 ako dyan (I can say I am 50-50 in...
Union Bank of the Philippines has successfully raised P12 billion from its recently-completed Stock Rights Offering (SRO) to existing shareholders. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the bank said it has concluded the offering of approximately 210.97 million common shares priced at...
An exhibition centered around the theme of emerging parallelisms in physical and digital/new media art Galeria Paloma recently announced its participation in the 10th Art Fair Philippines on Feb. 17 to 19, 2023 at The Link, Makati City. The exhibition is titled "Parallel," and takes cues from the...
AirAsia Philippines on Monday, February 6, announced its return to key economic hubs in China to revitalize business while waiting for the country's full reopening to leisure travelers. Between February and March, AirAsia Philippines will operate weekly flights to Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and the...
Cagayan de Oro 2nd district Rep. Rufus Rodriguez favors the expansion of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) between the Philippines and the United States (US). Cagayan de Oro 2nd district Rep. Rufus Rodriguez (Facebook) “I support that decision (EDCA expansion)," Rodriguez, a...
FROM THE MARGINS There is much optimism after news of the economy’s robust growth in the last quarter of 2022 came out. The challenge now is sustaining this and ensuring that growth trickles down to the poor. After all, just a few weeks ago, the SWS reported that 51 percent of Filipino families...
Holcim Philippines, Inc. reported that it has converted around a million tons of qualified wastes into alternative fuels and raw materials for cement production in 2022. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the firm said its waste management unit Geocycle made productive use of...
The giant Chinese balloon suspected to be a surveillance aircraft that was shot down by the United States in its airspace could be the same unidentified flying object (UFO) that was monitored flying over Pangasinan last year, a security expert suggested Sunday, Feb. 5. This handout photo from Chase...
