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Award-winning actress Jaclyn Jose passes away at 59
Cannes-winning actress Jaclyn Jose has passed on March 3, according to several media reports. She was 59. .....»»
Groups urge to include placemaking in planning for public spaces
The push for placemaking in planning for public spaces was emphasized by various groups during a recent forum in Davao City. ATTY. Mark Peñalver, executive director of Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability (Idis), stressed the importance of incorporating placemaking in public space planning to not only enhance the physical environment but also to promote inclusivity. He highlighted the exclusion of certain sectors in existing public spaces and emphasized the need for stakeholders' input and acknowledgment of their stories in the planning process. Dr. Derlie Mateo-Babiano, an associate professor in Urban Planning Assistant, described placemaking as a means to transform places into spaces that people will cherish. She emphasized the significance of engaging the community in the planning process to understand their cultural, environmental, and other needs. Peñalver also cited a successful placemaking project in Davao Executive Homes, which catered to children, the elderly, and individuals with special needs, demonstrating the positive impact of placemaking. Furthermore, Peñalver advocated for the institutionalization of placemaking in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and other development plans in Davao City. He highlighted the potential of placemaking to ensure that government projects are beneficial to the community. Architect Harold Delima, co-convenor of Placemaking Davao, discussed ongoing workshops with various demographics to integrate placemaking into the city's development. The groups involved are hopeful that placemaking will become a fundamental aspect of public space planning in Davao City, aiming to create inclusive and community-centered environments......»»
A life story that’s straight out of a movie
In the book 2X: Life After Kidnapping, architect and feng shui master Ka Kuen Chua tells a blow-by- blow account of his ordeal in the hands of his tormentors. Published by Kaisa Para Sa Kaunlaran, Inc., Kaisa Heritage Foundation, Inc., and Movement for Restoration of Peace and Order (MRPO), the 167-page, 28-chapter book is a captivating read. Ka Kuen, a former head of the anti-crime group MRPO, was a victim of kidnapping for ransom not just once but twice......»»
3 snakes rescued in Mandaue City in one week
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines – At least three snakes were rescued in Barangay Umapad, Mandaue City, this week. Architect Aracelli Barlam, head of the Mandaue City Environment Office (MCENRO), said on Thursday, Feb. 15, that the three snakes rescued and turned over to them have already been brought to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.....»»
Angono artist Seth Corda paints structures found in nature
An architect by profession, artist Seth Corda continues to blend his technical knowledge with colorful strokes and patterns into his artworks......»»
LISTEN: On My Playlist – February 2024
This month’s playlist include song recommendations from Josh Cullen, PABLO & Josue, Apoc The Death Architect, Jikamarie, and Jason Dhakal.....»»
Martial law architect Enrile gets Malacañang birthday bash, P100k cash gift
During his birthday celebration at Malacañang, Enrile, who earns around P189,00 to P211,900 (Salary Grade 30) as chief state counsel, was also handed a centenarian gift of P100,000 by the Department of Social Welfare and Development. .....»»
Cone takes charge at Gilas
Coach Tim Cone, the chief architect of Gilas Pilipinas’ gutsy rise back to the Asian Games summit after 61 long years, will be in charge of the Nationals’ program moving forward......»»
Serious gaffe
An irate China has dared to wag its finger on our foreign policy chief architect......»»
NGCP, ECCP sign deal to advance renewable energy development
In a landmark move toward fostering innovation and sustainability in the energy landscape of the country, the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines and the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines have inked an agreement to formalize their commitment to mutually advocate the utilization of renewable energy resources in the Philippines to increase the country’s power supply and energy generation......»»
Honoring a Philippine Human Rights Icon
The Philippines on April 23 lost a human rights stalwart. Rene Saguisag, a human rights lawyer and former senator, defended victims of abuses during the Ferdinand Marcos dictatorship and was an ardent human rights advocate in the ensuing years. He died of undisclosed causes at the age of 84.Saguisag, along with Jose Diokno, Lore.....»»
Journalist, advocate: Karen Davila and the work towards PH gender equality
Karen Davila is appointed as UN Women Philippines Goodwill Ambassador, advocating for gender equality and women's empowerment.....»»
Child rights defender to appeal conviction
The camp of child and women’s rights advocate Sally Ujano will appeal the ruling of a Taguig court, which found her guilty of the crime of rebellion......»»
80 rescued dogs from pound in Cebu sparks happiness online
CEBU CITY, Philippines— One successful rescue mission at a time. Cebuana private rescuer and animal advocate Careen Tan, shared on her Facebook account a reel of the 80 rescued dogs from the Danao City Pound. In her video, she said it took them around three days to get the 80 impounded dogs out of the.....»»
An advocate for IBD
You’ll forgive me this “proud papa” moment if I preface this week’s column with the news that our unica hija Demi Dalisay Ricario, who’s unbelievably turning 50 later this year, represented Asian-Americans – and indeed the Philippines – on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC recently to lobby for changes in US health laws on behalf of patients......»»
Family of child rights advocate Sally Ujano seeks acquittal in rebellion case
The family of child rights defender Sally Ujano has called for the acquittal of the rebellion charges against her......»»
EDITORIAL - Doctors doing business
A public health advocate first sounded the alarm recently, saying several doctors were prescribing medicines from a pharmaceutical company in exchange for expensive gifts including luxury vehicles......»»
Mga dok kasabwat ng pharma firm
Hiniling ng isang health reform advocate kay Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa na siyasatin ang ulat na may mga doktor ang tumatanggap ng cash at malalaking insentibo kapalit ng pagreseta ng gamot ng pinapaborang pharmaceutical company. The post Mga dok kasabwat ng pharma firm first appeared on Abante......»»
2 aso duguan matapos putulan ng tenga ng magnanakaw: Grabe po iyak ko!
KINONDENA ng mga animal welfare advocate ang panibagong insidente ng pangmamaltrato sa hayop sa Legaspi City. Matapos mag-viral ang walang-awang pagpatay ng isang lalaki sa Golden Retriever na si Killua, isa na namang pagmamalupit sa aso ang naiulat kahapon. Base sa mga report, dalawang liverline shih tzu ang pinutulan ng tenga ng hindi pa nakikilalang.....»»
Maine Mendoza, Kylie Verzosa wasak ang puso sa pagpanaw ni Dr. Gia Sison
NAGLULUKSA ang online community, pati ang ilang celebrities sa pagpanaw ng host at mental health advocate na si Dr. Gia Sison. Ilan lamang sa nagbigay-pugay ay sina Maine Mendoza at Kylie Verzosa na inalala ang pagiging mabuting kaibigan sa kanila ng namayapang doktora. “This is so sad. Rest easy, Doc Gia. You will be remembered.....»»