Manila 1st district Rep. Manny Lopez has underscored the need for a holistic approach in protecting children from abuse especially with the recent enactment of Republic Act (RA) No.11648, or the Act raising the age of sexual consent. (Charlein Gracia/ Unsplash) Lopez expressed elation that the...
REFLECTIONS TODAY “Finger of God” is an expression used by the sacred authors to point to God’s power to do mighty signs and wonders for his people Israel. The two tablets of the Ten Commandments were inscribed by God’s own finger (Ex 31:18). The hosts of heaven—the sun, the moon, and the...
Ten petitions for wage increases have been filed in six regional wage boards according to a report this week of the Department of Labor and Employment’s National Wage and Productivity Commission (NPWC). The petitions have been filed in the National Capital Region - NCR, Region 3 - Central Luzon,...
The Pasay City government was cited by the national government for its role in the implementation of the Manila Bay Clean-up, Rehabilitation and Preservation Program. Pasay City was named first runner in the Gawad Taga-Ilog 2.0: Search for the Most Improved Estero (Creek) in Metro Manila conducted...
The Manila Critics Circle (MCC) and Academics Unite for Democracy and Human Rights (AUDHR) on Wednesday, March 23, decried the red-tagging and vandalism of two bookstores, Popular Bookstores and Solidaridad Bookshop. (Photo courtesy of Popular Bookstore / Facebook) On Tuesday, March 22, owner and...
The Archdiocese of Manila will join Pope Francis on Friday, March 25, as it consecrates to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Russia and Ukraine. Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary (RCAM image) The event will be held at the Manila Cathedral in Intramuros, Manila at 6 p.m. The consecration...
Photo from Novotel Manila The way we eat outside our private spaces has changed dramatically, restricted seating capacity, strict safety rules, and all the fuss about wearing protective gear take the joy out of experiencing a real dining ambiance. While many hotel guests are relying on delivery...
By Terence L. Ranis The Manila Police District (MPD) seized some P510,000 worth of shabu from four persons during a buy-bust operation on Tomas Mapua Street in Tondo, Manila on Sunday, March 20. The suspects were identified as Angela Quirimit, 18; John Paul Varona, 27; Shirly Nicolas, 45; and...
(DR. GUIDO DAVID / TWITTER) The decline in Covid-19 infections in Metro Manila has slowed down in the past week but the region remained at “low risk” from the virus, the OCTA Research Group said on Monday, March 21. In an update shared on Twitter, OCTA fellow Dr. Guido David said the...
(Lotto / Manila Bulletin) Two bettors won multi-million prizes during the lotto draws held last night, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Monday, March 21, announced. Sunday, March 20, was indeed a lucky day for two bettors from Luzon after their tickets correctly guessed the...
"Most sustainable and liveable" party-list. Bagong Henerasyon Party-list was given this title over the weekend during the Nation Builders and MOSLIV Awards organized by Sustainable Standards Inc. (SSI). House Deputy Speaker and BH Bagong Henerasyon Party-list Rep. Bernadette Herrera (second from...
Just as the country is easing toward a possible nationwide enforcement of the least restrictive Alert Level 1 response, shock waves from the Ukraine-Russia war have disrupted the economy. The rapid surge in oil prices has brought on increases in prime commodity prices. Three hard-hit sectors —...
