Hiring nurses who earned a 70–74 percent board exam rating is "risky" as they have not yet achieved a certain level of confidence and competence, Philippine Nurses Association National President Melvin Miranda said in a TV interview on Tuesday, June 20. Photo courtesy of Ali Vicoy | MB "Kung...
DRESS THE WORLD IN FILIPINIANA From left: Dutch Ambassador Marielle Geraedts, German Ambassador Anke Reiffenstuel, French Ambassador Michele Boccoz, First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, Federal Republic of Nigeria Ambassador Folakemi Akinleye, Hungarian Ambassador Dr. Titanilla Tóth, Brunei Ambassador...
The visiting Chinese Taipei caught the Philippine men’s football team off guard with a late goal, 3-2, in their international friendly match on Monday night, June 19, at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. The Azkals made a first-half recovery and even took a 2-1 halftime lead before running out of...
Recognizing the importance of information before, during, and after disasters, the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) on Monday, June 19, called on the public to use Open Data Kit (O DK) application. The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) hosted a press conference on Citizen Science for Space Data...
From barely getting recognition, the Philippine women’s national football team is set to make its FIFA World Cup debut next month. The historic opportunity came when Sarina Bolden fired the penalty kick for the Philippines in their dramatic shootout against Chinese Taipei in the Asian Cup in 2022....
Seven suspected New People’s Army (NPA) rebels died while 18 high-powered firearms were recovered in separate military offensives against the remnants of communist groups in Butuan City, Agusan del Norte; Claveria, Misamis Oriental; and Malaybalay City, Bukidnon over the weekend. *The Philippine...
The Philippines is enhancing its defense and military cooperation with Cambodia and Singapore by engaging in top-level meetings and affirming their commitment to previous arrangements. *(L-R) * *Royal Cambodian Army (RCA) Deputy Chief of Staff * *Maj. Gen. Oum Dina and Philippine Army (PA) Chief...
SAN NICOLAS, Ilocos Norte – The Philippine Franchise Association held a two-day regional franchise exposition in the atrium activity area of Robinsons Place Ilocos here from June 16 to 17. Dubbed Franchise Negosyo para sa Ilocos, the exposition is part of the Philippine Franchise Association’s...
With the man of the house, it can be challenging at times to keep up with the family’s needs. What better way to show your love for your dad than to treat him to any of these Father’s Day promos? Sheraton Manila Hotel Treat your father like a king with what Sheraton Manila Hotel has to offer....
BIRTH OF A NATION The Third Republic of the Philippines was inaugurated on July 4, 1946 The World Bank doesn’t have a formal definition for nation-building. It has one for state-building but none for nation-building. Why? Perhaps the question lies in the concept of “nation.” It is, after all,...
I celebrated another trip around the sun on June 10 and didn’t have any plans, except for watching the famous Japanese taiko group Yamato. It was a rainy Saturday, but I was really excited to go to the Solaire Theater just for this. I love taiko performances. There’s always something captivating...
K-POPPER’S PARADISE Polilya caters to fans from the Hallyu scene with drinks named after K-Pop hits (Polilya/Facebook) By Iane Macasieb Chingus! Turn your Wednesday night into a blissful K-pop night out like it’s the end of the week. If you’re looking for K-pop music while wanting to have a...
