President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. believes that the relationship between the Philippines and the United States had become more critical than it had ever been, as he thanked the American private sector for its continued interest in the country. Malacañang photo Marcos said this as he met...
Youth on the autism spectrum have been working from home as data analysts since the pandemic under the Autism Society Philippines’s Autism Works program. These neuro-diverse workers hail from all over the country -- Metro Manila, Laguna, Pampanga, and Iloilo. Since ASP’s program began in 2016,...
The Society of Jesus mourns the passing of known Filipino theologian Jesuit priest Fr. Catalino Arevalo, SJ. Fr. Catalino Arevalo (Facebook) According to the Philippine Jesuits, Fr. Arevalo passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 1:45 a.m. at the age of 97. Regarded as the Dean of all Filipino...
SPEAKING OUT Ignacio R. Bunye Belated congratulations to the Ateneo Debate Society (Ateneo A), composed of David Africa and Toby Leung, for winning the World Universities Debating Championship (WUDC) 2023 in Madrid, Spain. This is a historic first for Ateneo since it started competing in the WUDC....
Devotees will celebrate on Sunday, Jan. 15, the feast day of Saint Arnold Janssen, the revered founder of the Society of the Divine Word, marking his 114th death anniversary. St. Arnold Janssen (Facebook) Commemorative masses will be offered at the St. Arnold Janssen Shrine in Cainta, Rizal, and at...
Two senators on Tuesday, January 10 have filed a resolution proudly commending the Ateneo Debate Society (ADS) for winning the world title for the Philippines in the 43rd World Universities Debating Championship (WUDC) recently held in Madrid, Spain. Sen. Manuel “Lito” Lapid and Sen. Risa...
The Philippines, represented by the debating team of the Ateneo De Manila University (AdMU), took home World Universities Debating Championship held in Madrid, Spain. The Philippine contingent, composed of members of the Ateneo Debate Society (ADS), won the 2023 edition of the World Universities...
Following the COVID-19 recession, the Consular Corps of the Philippines finally transitioned from a virtual set-up to physical meetings after two years of hiatus and restraints. In turn, they have also reopened their doors to the return of the most awaited and celebrated annual Consular Ball, the...
Over 200 Filipino and foreign stakeholders have supported the Manila Declaration on Creating Alternatives to Incarceration (ATI) Systems in the country, which expands the access to evidence-based health treatment for drug users and discharge reforms for an improved criminal justice system. The...
True to its vow to lead with a people-centered form of governance, the Pasig City local government signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with civil society organizations (CSOs), educational and other government institutions to establish the Pasig City CSO Academy (PCCA). The PCCA is the “first...
The Percussive Arts Society (PAS) Philippine Chapter has recently received the 2021 outstanding chapter award from the world’s largest percussion organization PAS at the PAS International Convention in the US. PAS Philippine Chapter, a small organization, made a significant impact on the...
The greatness and legacy of OPM (original Pilipino music) legend Danny Javier wasn't lost to the House of Representatives. Danny Javier (Instagram) On Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 9, the 312-stong lower chamber adopted a resolution expressing condolences to the family of the late Javier, a...
