PEACE-MAKER Jose de Venecia Jr. Former Speaker of the House As the Philippines and the whole world celebrate Father’s Day today, we wish to pay tribute to our father, the late Jose Ravago de Venecia Sr. After World War II, our father served as judge at large for the entire Bicol region, appointed...
WASHINGTON, United States -- The White House faced intense questioning from reporters Thursday over when Joe Biden last tested negative for Covid-19 following a spate of positive cases among high-ranking officials with access to the president. Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre repeatedly refused...
UNDER THE MICROSCOPE Dr. Raymund W. Lo Still reeling from the Covid-19 pandemic, we are now faced with another viral zoonotic (animal-transmitted) disease that threatens our health. Monkeypox virus is a member of the Poxviridae family, which includes smallpox. Before you panic, here’s a...
Ceviche Camarones Y Tomates Cherry Tiradito De Atun en Leche de Tigre de Rocoto In line with United Nations Sustainable Gastronomy Day on June 18, Shangri-La The Fort, Manila offers special culinary feasts from its famed dining establishments including Samba, Raging Bull, and Bake House. From June...
A reelected congressman is hoping that outgoing President Duterte will sign an amendatory law doubling the monthly pension of indigent senior citizens from P500 to P1,000 before the latter steps down from office at the end of the month. Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte (Facebook)...
PEACE-MAKER Jose de Venecia Jr. Former Speaker of the House Leaders of political parties and parliaments from Asia and Europe will convene in Prague two weeks from now for the fourth summit of the Asia Europe Political Forum or AEPF. The political parties under our International Conference of Asian...
Outgoing Muntinlupa Rep. Ruffy Biazon has started preparing to assume his role as the new mayor of the city. On June 3, Biazon had a meeting with the incoming members of the Muntinlupa City Council and Vice Mayor Artemio Simundac. Muntinlupa mayor-elect Ruffy Biazon (front) with Vice Mayor Artemio...
K-pop idol group BTS member Jimin has issued an apology on the day he returned to South Korea from the US. BTS met US President Joe Biden at the White House on May 31 and discussed anti-Asian hate crimes and discrimination. BTS' Jimin (Instagram) They arrived in South Korea on June 2 and on the...
K-pop superstars BTS flew back to South Korea on June 2 after meeting US President Joe Biden at the White House. BTS’ RM, Jin, Suga, Jungkook, J-Hope and Jimin arrived at Incheon International Airport in the afternoon of June 2 and were met by fans and the media. Member V arrived in the morning...
The House of the Representatives has adjourned sine die, signaling the end of the third regular session and of the 18th Congress as a whole. Speaker Lord Allan Velasco presides over the 3rd Regular Session of the 18th Congress of the Philippines on June 1 (Photo from House of Representatives...
K-pop idol and Grammy-nominated group BTS arrived in Washington, D.C. on May 29 for their meeting with US President Joe Biden at the White House on May 31 to discuss anti-Asian hate crimes and discrimination. BTS’ RM, Jin, Suga, V, Jimin and J-Hope arrived at Dulles International Airport on May...
Officials of the Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC) have formalized the party’s support towards the Speakership bid of Majority Floor Leader and Leyte 1st district Rep. Martin Romualdez. The NPC and Romualdez during the fellowship dinner on Saturday, May 21 (Photo from Lakas-CMD Media) NPC...
