BACOLOD CITY – Mayor Albee Benitez said that he will not stop until change in this city is achieved. “We are not finished yet,” Benitez said as he bared his plans and ongoing programs for this city during his second State-of-the-City Address (SOCA) at the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC)...
The Philippine Coast Guard welcomes 128 new volunteers of PCG Auxiliary in Calatagan, Batangas on March 1, 2021. (Photo: PCG) The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will no longer accept Chinese volunteers into its auxiliary force, a spokesperson said on Saturday, July 6. This developed as the Armed...
The exclusive deal that Singaporean authorities reportedly struck with music artist Taylor Swift, though heavily criticized, may actually be a silver lining for many Filipinos. Swift's immensely successful Eras Tour, on track to become the highest-grossing in history, has led to ticket websites...
President Marcos has lauded government forces in Mindanao for successfully minimizing the threat posed by the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) and other enemies of the state in the province. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) Marcos said this during his visit to the headquarters of the...
President Marcos has called on the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) troops in Sulu to ensure the peaceful conduct of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections next year. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Malacañang photo) Marcos said this as...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Fasting was a recognized Jewish observance. On occasion, Jesus fasts, as in the temptation account (Mt 4:2). But Jesus regards fasting not as a required religious duty to be observed meticulously but as an expression of sorrow. He asserts the liberty of fasting when it is...
IT'S THE SMALL THINGS They say your child ends up becoming your greatest teacher. I never quite knew what this meant until now. Almost five months only into motherhood and I now marvel at things I probably would have only glanced past before. Indeed, having a child does not only teach you to pause...
The lack of manpower continues to pose a “big concern” in addressing bullying and mental health concerns in schools nationwide. (Photo from Unsplash) This was highlighted in a statement issued by the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) on July 4 after convening the...
The strain on consumers’ budgets will continue next week, especially with gasoline prices which are expected to rise heftily by P1.30 to P1.70 per liter, based on the calculation of the oil companies. For the other fuel commodities, diesel prices are projected to increase by P0.40 to P0.80 per...
Fourth-year Multimedia Arts students from Lyceum of the Philippines University Manila (LPU) unveiled their artistic prowess through an exhibit titled "Aurora: Array of an Endless" at Sine Pop! in Cubao from May 29 to 31, 2024. This event, a culmination of years of discovery and creativity, featured...
REFLECTIONS TODAY The Pharisees object that Jesus has failed to meet their standards of legal purity by eating with tax collectors and sinners, including Matthew whom he has called to follow him. In reply, Jesus cites a mashal or proverb, “Those who are well do not need a physician” (v 12). He...
The national government’s debt soared in May due to the depreciation of the Philippine peso and the government's net financing during the period, the Bureau of the Treasury reported on Thursday, July 4. Data released by the treasury showed that the latest debt balance reflects a P330.39 billion,...
