The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) has noted that every day the equivalent of 2,000 garbage trucks full of plastic waste are dumped into the oceans, rivers, and lakes around the world. So, you can just imagine the impact of plastic pollution on the global water systems. This is why the...
By JUNEP OCAMPO Despite significant challenges at home, Israel remains steadfast in its mission to share agricultural expertise with developing countries, particularly the Philippines. This dedication was on full display at the Israeli-Philippine Agritech Innovation Forum, held at the New World...
H.E. Ambassador Tull Traisorat, First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos, Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique A. Manalo, Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco On June 14, 2024, the majestic Mayuree Ballroom of Dusit Thani Hotel in Makati hosted the grand reception celebrating the 75th anniversary of...
The MSJO gathers outside of Musikverein to commemorate their memorable feat The Manila Symphony Junior Orchestra (MSJO) once again clinched an award in Europe, securing First Place with Outstanding Success in the String Orchestra Category at the 16th Summa Cum Laude International Music Festival in...
Japanese-owned manufacturing firm Citizen Finedevice Philippines Corp. strides on its sustainability journey with the switch-on of its solar rooftop facility that was energized by MSpectrum, the solar solutions business unit of Manila Electric Company. The green energy facility with a capacity of...
By Jonathan Hicap The cast of the Korean TV show “Running Man” returned to Manila for a night of fun and laughter. Korean celebrities Yoo Jae-suk, Song Ji-hyo, Kim Jong-kook, Haha, Jee Seok-jin and Yang Se-chan held their “Run 2 U: Running Man Live in Manila” show on July 6 at the SM...
Last week, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported that inflation had eased to 3.7 percent in June 2024, lower than the 3.9 percent rate posted in May. According to National Statistician Claire Dennis S. Mapa, this was due to the slower increase in the housing, water, electricity, gas...
After three months, the "Ahunan sa Antipolo 2024," otherwise known as the Antipolo Pilgrimage Season 2024, will officially end on Tuesday, July 9, with various religious activities happening in Antipolo City. The International Shrine of the Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, otherwise known as the...
The appointment of Senator Juan Edgardo ‘Sonny’ Angara as the next Secretary of Education has received broad-based approval by dint of his excellent credentials. He was one of the leaders of the Second Congressional Commission on Education (Edcom 2) that has proposed wide-ranging reforms in the...
PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) Chairman and CEO Manuel V. Pangilinan plans to grow the business beyond telecommunications by tapping into the strengths of the whole MVP Group through DigiCo. During the recently held PLDT annual shareholders’ meeting, Pangilinan introduced...
Power utility giant Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has reported rising incidents of theft on power meters and electrical wires, hence, it was prompted on intensifying its efforts to deter these unscrupulous acts of some lawless elements. The utility firm indicated that it has been working with...
By ATTY. MARCIANO G. DELSON (Photo courtesy of sanbeda.edu.ph) My former student asked my opinion about the recent Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) decision on the Meralco refund application. Having been assured that there is no pending case on the matter, I hereby oblige, as a...
