The University of the Philippines Diliman's (UPD) Department of Journalism launched the Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Project on Friday, Oct. 6, aiming to teach journalism fundamentals, counter misinformation, and fact-checking to Filipino students to combat "fake news." Photo credit...
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has approved the request of Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) for additional equity investment of up to P900 million in wholly owned subsidiary UnionDigital Bank Inc. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), UnionBank said the BSP...
After making waves for enacting radical changes to governance in the City of Pasig, Mayor Vico Sotto said the local government is "seeing the fruits of its labor" through successful projects and programs this year. In his State of the City Address (SOCA) speech for his second term delivered...
REFLECTIONS TODAY The reproaches of Jesus to unrepentant towns follow the sending of the 72 disciples. They will repay “peaceful” people who will receive them with the healing of the sick in their village. But for others who will not receive them, a severe judgment awaits (Lk 10:6-11). A...
The University of the Philippines Manila (UPM) on Thursday, Oct. 5, announced its new chancellor, Dr. Michael L. Tee. Photo credit to UPM Tee was UP Manila’s Vice Chancellor for Planning and Development before the UP Board of Regents appointed him as the new UP Manila Chancellor. His appointment...
A program aiming to reduce ownership of weapons in Basilan supported by the Japanese government was launched on Thursday. The Japanese Embassy in the Philippines led the opening ceremony of the Assistance for Security, Peace, Integration and Recovery for Advancing Human Security in BARMM...
The Ambassador of Israel, His Excellency Ilan Fluss welcomes guests and introduces the Rosh Hashannah. Also in photo is Wilson Lee Flores of Kamuning Bakery, host of the Pandesal Forum. (Badette Cunanan) Rosh Hashanah is one of the most meaningful public holidays in Israel. It marks the...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has lauded the five-year Philippine Plan of Action for Senior Citizens (PPASC 2023-2028) that will enhance and protect the rights and privileges of the country's elderly citizens. PPASC was launched by the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) last...
HIGH FIVE Five out of the seven dishes at Off Menu 2023: (clockwise from top) Duck Confit Chukado , Nyumen , Terrine , Braised Beef Tongue on a Boat of Crispy Masala, and Kilawing Tomo Ordering “off menu” is asking for something extra. Anchored on the same concept it was named after, Tatler...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) should have used its funding for market study and research for their rebranding campaign prior to the launch of its controversial “Love the Philippines” promotional video. Sen. Nancy Binay pointed this out at she questioned the DOT’s request for...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL Tomorrow, Oct. 5, the world will be celebrating “World Teachers’ Day.” When my eldest daughter was in sixth grade, I remember her asking me this: “Dad, why do we celebrate Teachers’ Day?” Her question sent me scampering for a backgrounder on this annual celebration,...
The Department of Finance (DOF) said the Marcos administration has successfully surpassed its target proceeds for the sale of onshore retail dollar bonds (RDBs). Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno said on Tuesday, Oct. 3, that the Bureau of the Treasury has generated over $1.03 billion in funds...
