Any elected or appointed public official should be made to face stiffer penalties if they refuse to comply when they are served with an executory legal suspension or removal order. Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero said the additional penalty should include temporary or permanent...
After President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. made a strong statement on the issue on the West Philippine Sea (WPS), he must convince Filipinos that the country needs to invest more on its defense. Professor Renato de Castro, a political analyst from the De La Salle University, explained that the...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has joined four other senators who filed a bill establishing the Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act. Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian (Photo courtesy of O/S Win Gatchalian) Gatchalian, in filing Senate Bill No. 2395, sought the passage of the measure amid the...
West Philippine Sea (Photo courtesy of the Armed Forces of the Philippines-Western Command) The majority of Filipinos want the Philippines to assert its territorial rights in the West Philippine Sea through diplomacy or other peaceful means, an independent survey conducted by the OCTA Research...
By JAMES SAM ORCHESTRAL ART Manila Symphony Orchestra’s brain waves during a live performance analyzed and converted into dynamic digital paintings As the concept of art changes with the times, so does art itself. Illuminating the works of a man active during the Renaissance as an engineer,...
YOUR VACATION STARTS WHEN YOU BOARD. Experience the best of luxury in inflight dining, entertainment, and amenities when you fly Emirates Emirates is inviting you to go on a well-deserved retreat to some of the most popular destinations among Filipinos. To make your getaway even more memorable, the...
By JAMES SAM BEAUTY AT BAY Elegance in the form of a ballet dancer sheds light on Sealy mattresses' comfort In an aligning of stars, Sealy Posturepedic recently partnered with Ballet Philippines to showcase their shared goals of excellence, innovation, and dedication. Ballet Philippines, with its...
News of the latest skirmish between the Philippine and Chinese coast guards in the Spratly islands has added weight to a mental drawer in my head regarding the issues surrounding the disputed territory. The territorial dispute between the Philippines and China revolves around 50 small islands and...
The Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival aims to bring the most diverse cinematic experiences to its audiences with the Special Screening Section, featuring films and theater shorts from the Asian Film Alliance Network (AFAN) and ShoutOut Pinas 2022 by Pelikulove, as well as short films...
OPENING CEREMONY ASEAN ambassadors and key officials welcome ASEAN Food Festival attendees On Aug. 6, members of the diplomatic corps converged at the SM Mall of Asia for the annual ASEAN Food Festival, one of the many ways the Philippines marks the inception of the Association of Southeast Asian...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) cautioned the public on Saturday, August 12, from getting swayed by misinformation allegedly being peddled on social media to cast doubt on the government’s efforts to protect the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson for West Philippine...
Just like the famed mountain range from where its name was derived, BRP Sierra Madre (LS57), a commissioned vessel of the Philippine Navy, has a daunting task to protect the country and its people. Armed Forces of the Philippines personnel onboard BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal get fresh food...
