The agricultural damage caused by Super Typhoon Karding has skyrocketed to P2.02 billion, Department of Agriculture (DAR) Undersecretary Domingo F. Panganiban disclosed on Thursday, Sept 29. Agriculture Usec. Domingo F. Panganiban (Screenshot taken from Laging Handa FB Live) He noted that the...
DOH The country recorded 1,500 new Covid-19 cases, the Department of Health (DOH) reported on Wednesday, Sept. 28. Data from the DOH showed most cases in the past 14 days were logged in Metro Manila with 13,984 infections. It was followed by Calabarzon with 5,270 cases, Central Luzon with 2,820,...
The Philippines has expressed concern over "a new arms race," including the use of nuclear weapon, that is looming amid the continuous conflict between Russia and Ukraine. So, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Undersecretary for Multilateral Affairs and International Economic Relations Carlos...
Gilas Pilipinas dropped eight spots in the latest FIBA World Rankings following the results of the August window of the FIBA World Cup Asian qualifiers. Photo from FIBA Previously sitting at the 34th spot, the Philippines dropped to No. 41 and allowed teams like Jordan and Japan, now at the 35th...
The agricultural damage caused by super typhoon Karding has reached P141 million, the Department of Agriculture (DA) revealed on Monday, Sept. 26. In a statement, the DA said the initial assessment also disclosed that at least 740 farmers were affected. Super Typhoon Karding’s strong gusts caused...
The relationship between the Philippines and the United States (US) is sure to get stronger under the President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s administration President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (BBM Media Bureau) Two ranking congressmen from Mindanao offered this take on the recent...
Don’t you find it harder every year, pondering what to give your oldest friends? WELCOME TO KULTURA AT PODIUM A Filipino design studio showcase of Filipino artists’ and artisans’ classy creations for the home and fashion accessories. Among participating designers, Maison Grid Plus, Casa Juan,...
Most of the kidnapping cases in the country occurred in areas in Metro Manila where most of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) and casinos are located, the Philippine National Police-Anti-Kidnapping Group (PNP-AKG) bared on Saturday, Sept. 24. (Photo courtesy of Pexels) In a virtual press...
Beat the gloom, heavy rains, and cold weather in these snug and stylish OOTDs By Poch Eulalia These constant downpours that usher in the “ber” months limit our Outfit of the Day (OOTD) choices. Imagine the nightmare of having to navigate flooded roads in suede shoes! Adapting to unpredictable...
Shell middens, dumping grounds for discarded shells, have a lot to say about our people in the past WORKING WITH HISTORY From left: UP-ASP lecturer Kate Lim, grad students Jay Rone Acasio, Rocky Vincent Victoria, Angelo Guirgio, and Jacquiline Chua Rain, Rain, go away! By Rain, I mean Jung Ji-hoon...
The Manila Symphony Orchestra proves that orchestral music is alive with a sold-out show in Tokyo, Japan By Poch Eulalia FILIPINO ENSEMBLE The Manila Symphony Orchestra Orchestral music isn’t dead, as some would have you believe. While it might not be the type of music that tops the streaming...
The governments of the Philippines and Spain have marked the 500th anniversary of the world's first circumnavigation by conducting a grand naval exercise in the waters of Spain. Spain's King Felipe VI and Philippine Ambassador to Spain Philippe Lhuillier attended the ceremony held in the coastal...
