On the 123rd anniversary of the Philippine Civil Service, President Marcos paid tribute to the country's public servants for their dedication amid the challenges in their workplaces. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM Screenshot) Marcos lauded the 1.8 million strong government...
The Philippines and the United States have expressed concern over the harvesting of corals in the Rozul (Iroquios) Reef and Escoda (Sabina) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea, which was believed to be conducted by personnel of foreign vessels, as they said the livelihood of the...
In the ancient days, long before most modern luxuries were even conceptualized, it was common practice to drill holes into one’s skull should one start acting abnormally. Experts at the time thought this process, referred to as trepanation, would help lead evil spirits out of the body. Even as...
By Jasmine B. Suiza, RND Now you see nutrition and health information from various sources, such as social media posts, online articles, lifestyle magazines, and even advice from influencers and celebrities. But how do you scrutinize what’s fact and what’s not? Let’s shed some light on some...
QUEENS FOR A CAUSE Ms. Universe 2015 and Smile Train ambassador Pia Wurtzbach (top) and Ms. Universe Philippines 2023 second runner-up Angelique Manto (bottom) at Smile Train's Art Impact for Health Art has the power to heal and uplift the spirit. As it celebrates supporting more than 75,000 cleft...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) ended flat on low volume although the broader market was weak as investors wait for results of the US Federal Reserve and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) meetings this week. The main index shed 1.77 points or 0.03 percent to close at 6,124.57 with...
AFP spokesperson Colonel Medel Aguilar (File photo) If the current situation in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) does not improve, China may be isolated from the rest of the world due to its aggression against the Philippines, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) warned. “The irresponsible and...
LIFELESS - Coral reef in the seabed of Escoda (Sabina) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea appears lifeless in this image taken through an underwater survey by the Philippine Coast Guard. (Courtesy of PCG) Aside from Rozul (Iroquios) Reef, marine environment in the seabed of Escoda (Sabina) Shoal was...
Sen. Francis “Tol” Tolentino believes there's something deeper in China's coral harvesting endeavors in Iroquios or Rozul Reef in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), saying that it might be a prelude to reclamation. “May iba pang plano siguro po riyan, di lang ‘yong pagkuha ng corals at...
The Japanese Embassy in Manila has expressed concern over the extensive maritime damage in the area frequented by the Chinese militia in the West Philippine Sea (WPS)—a move that also triggered the Chinese embassy in the country. A tirade from the Chinese embassy came after the Japanese...
Another lawyers' group has joined the calls for the immediate arrest of the perpetrators in the killing last Sept. 14 of a lady lawyer in Bangued, Abra. The Philippine Bar Association (PBA), in a statement said: "We cannot bring back Atty. Ma. Saniata Liwliwa Gonzales-Alzate and the rest of our...
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) said the privatization of state-run casinos is set to be completed within the next two years. Alejandro H. Tengco, Pagcor chairman and chief executive officer, said the agency is currently undergoing a transition towards functioning solely as a...
