Detained Senator Leila de Lima arrived at the Manila Doctors Hospital Monday morning (June 20) to undergo a major surgery. Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court Branches 204 and 256, which are handling the senator’s two drug cases, granted the senator’s “extreme urgent motion for medical...
Korean actor Hwang In-youp (aka Hwang In-yeop), star of the dramas “True Beauty,” “Why Her” and Netflix’s “The Sound of Magic,” held his first fan meeting in the Philippines, a country that is close to his heart. The 31-year-old star got to interact with Pinoy fans at his BYS Fun Meet...
There will be power interruptions in some areas of Ermita, Malate, and Paco in Manila on Sunday, June 19, as advised by the Manila Electric Company (Meralco). Meralco will be replacing electric poles, and reconstructing power lines as part of their repair and maintenance operations. Additional...
To commemorate Father’s Day, let us honor some of the pioneers of various fields of excellence in the country Fathers are creatures of essential momentum, propelling not only households but society itself. There are those considered the foundation of the family and, in the bigger picture, pillars...
(GUIDO DAVID / TWITTER) New Covid-19 infections in Metro Manila rose by 71 percent over the past week, the OCTA Research Group said on Saturday, June 18. In an update shared on Twitter, OCTA fellow Dr. Guido David said that Metro Manila averaged 176 cases daily during the June 11 to 17 monitoring...
MEDIUM RARE Jullie Y. Daza In 24 hours or so our new Vice President will have been sworn in. And still no news about where she will hold office and where her new home is likely to be. Born May 31, 1978 Sara Duterte Carpio is a Gemini, sign of the Twins. Going by astrological profiles, she has two...
Care providers of people diagnosed with dementia are at an increased risk for having significant physical and mental health problems, said an expert. (UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILLIPINES) In a webinar on Friday, June 17, titled “Demensya sa Panahon ng Pandemya,” experts from the University of the...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) urged the public to remain vigilant amid an uptick in new Covid-19 cases in Metro Manila. While the Covid-19 situation in Metro Manila is not yet alarming, this does not warrant the public to put their guards down, said Health Secretary Francisco Duque III during...
A fire hit the Metropolitan Theater in Arroceros, Ermita, Manila on Friday morning, June 17. Photo courtesy of the Manila DRRMO According to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), the fire was raised to the first alarm at 8:55 a.m. It then escalated to the second alarm at 9 a.m. The fire has been...
REFLECTIONS TODAY A treasure (Greek thesauros) is something or someone a person holds dear. In Jesus’ words, it is where our heart lies. On earth, treasures come in terms of jewels, lands, physical strength and beauty, and other possessions. Persons who are dear to us are also our treasures. The...
President Duterte on Thursday night witnessed the signing between the government and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) of loan agreement that will finance the construction of a railway system that will easily connect Metro Manila and the province of Laguna. Duterte graced the ceremonial signing held...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) clarified on Thursday, June 16, that Metro Manila remains under the low-risk classification for Covid-19 despite an uptick in new infections. In a statement, the state health agency “reiterates that NCR is still at low risk classification as of today, June 16,...
