Photo by Florentino Floro from Wikimedia Commons The Asian green mussels ( Perna viridis ), locally known as tahong, are bivalve mollusks characterized by their green coloration. Younger green mussel shells have hints of blue while adult mussel shells are more brownish. They can grow up to 80-100...
Putting great value on a devalued piece of history San Nicolas The district of San Nicolas has great historical value. The interaction between Spanish and Chinese influences that largely contributed to Filipino identity took place at Chinatown, which San Nicolas is part of. Here, you can find...
The Archdiocese of Manila will soon have a "center for exorcism." Photo courtesy AMOE FB CBCP News said construction for the Saint Michael Center for Spiritual Liberation and Exorcism in Guadalupe Viejo, in Makati has started. On May 17, the project broke ground with Manila Archbishop Cardinal Jose...
The Manila Cathedral in Intramuros is one with Pope Francis in praying for the victims of the shooting incident in Nigeria. Photo Manila Cathedral FB "We are one with our Holy Father Pope Francis in sending his condolences and prayers for the victims of the terror attack on a Catholic Church on...
REFLECTIONS TODAY After the destruction of human beings in the Great Flood and their being scattered all over the world when they started to build the Tower of Babel, the Lord began again his saving work, albeit in a small way, by calling Abraham. Abraham would have many descendants and in them...
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) said it will maintain a neutral stance on the intra-corporate dispute involving the hotel-casino Okada Manila in Parañaque City. Roderick R. Consolacion, Pagcor chief legal counsel, said the gaming regulator follows the law and court processes on...
Caritas Manila has asked the public to pray for those affected by the Bulusan volcano activity. Photo courtesy Caritas Manila "Let us pray for the safety of our brothers and sisters affected by the Bulusan volcano eruption," it said in a Facebook post Monday, June 6. It also posted a prayer which...
United States Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman is expected to meet President-elect Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. when she visits the Philippines. US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman (AFP/File) Manila is among the scheduled trips of Sherman in Asia. Sherman, according to the US Department of...
REFLECTIONS TODAY The obligatory memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church, was inscribed into the General Roman Calendar on Monday after Pentecost to portray Mary’s collaboration with the mission of Jesus, as well as her unity with the Apostles and other disciples at the birth of...
Manila Water Company reported that its social flagship program, Tubig Para sa Barangay (TPSB), has already benefited almost two million people from marginalized communities across the east zone of Metro Manila. In a statement, the firm said TPSB completed more than 800 projects which resulted in...
REFLECTIONS TODAY FIRST READING • Acts 2:1-11 When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled, they were all in one place together. And suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving wind, and it filled the entire house in which they were. Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire,...
Experience affordable luxury in the city The Manila Prince Hotel by The Manila Hotel has reopened, heralding an exciting new chapter in the property’s history as it re-establishes itself as a perfect staycation place in the heart of the city. REGAL DINING For its reopening, Manila Prince...
