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“Tickler, pitik, panghadlok, pangatik,” Duterte now says of his Mindanao independence call
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 28 February) – Exactly four Tuesdays after he called for Mindanao independence, former President Rodrigo Duterte made a turnaround and urged people to stop talking about separating from the Philippines, claiming his call was just a “tickler,” a “pitik” (flick), a “panghadlok” (scare) and a “pangatik” (joke). “Tickler lang yan,” he […].....»»
Gap between Philippines women, men has improved – expert
The gap between women and men has improved as the Philippines ranked 16th in the Global Gender Gap Index, according to one of the speakers during the recent Women’s Day webinar organized by environmental group BAN Toxics......»»
4Ps beneficiaries learn digital financial literacy from experts
Some 58 Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries learn the importance of digital literacy and savings during the pilot implementation of the 4Ps Digital Financial Literacy Program on Saturday (February 24) at the DSWD Central Office Auditorium, Quezon City. Resource speakers from Landbank of the Philippines (LBP), Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) Foundation, and […].....»»
Bagong luma – the new old society
I once attended a public event where speakers lined up to share their experiences and expertise on a complicated subject matter......»»
WATCH: Trying out the Samsung Galaxy S24’s AI-powered ‘Interpreter’
Check out this demonstration of the AI-powered 'Interpreter' feature, allowing for real-time translation of face-to-face conversations between speakers of different languages.....»»
Basketball and peace
Days before the UN General Assembly adjourned for the holidays, the Philippines embraced one profound moment as a bearer of peace. Peace came in the form of basketball, echoed by a legend and reaffirmed by speakers whose impassioned love for “the world’s greatest game” is beyond measure......»»
The leader you wish you never had
Simon Sinek is one of my favorite authors and speakers. He is articulate, charming, and has this winsome personality that would make you comfortable in his presence. Conversing with him some years ago left me an indelible mark on how down-to-earth and humble he is......»»
Thanks to donors
We launched “Pasko Sa Enero” in partnership with the Philippine Sports Commission yesterday and we’re excited to choose the 20 winners to receive cash, food, basketballs, shirts, caps, portable bluetooth speakers, 8-inch and handyfans, smart cups, coffee press pots, umbrellas, travel trollies, laptop bags, cosmetics and a lot more during our awarding program on Sunday, Jan. 21, 10 a.m. at Starbucks Molito, Alabang.....»»
Cebu City shooting: Cops pursue lead in bar fight killing
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police in Cebu City are now pursuing a lead to identify the suspect behind the shooting of a man outside a bar along Pelaez Street in Barangay Kalubihan, Cebu City on early Wednesday morning, March 6, 2024. The victim was identified as Joseph Esconde Ybañez, a 32-year-old native of Dalaguete, Cebu......»»
DGCA s new guidelines mandate seats for children below 12 years near parents
New Delhi [India], April 23 (ANI): The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has implemented amendments to improve child seating arrangements in airlines. Now DGCA mandates the airlines to provide seats to children under age 12 near to at least one of the parent or guardian. The circular by DGCA now mandates airlines to allocate seats for children up to the age of 12 years with at least one of their parents/guardia.....»»
Waikato Expressway near Rangiriri open following crash
The North bound lane on the Waikato expressway near Rangiriri is now open following a single vehicle crash earlier.ENDS Source: NZ Police.....»»
British Council strengthens commitment, identifies Philippines as ‘super-priority for 2024
Leveraging the UK's expertise in arts, culture, education and the English language, along with its global network spanning over 100 countries, the British Council has developed a distinctive approach to drive positive change across various sectors in the Philippines. .....»»
Melai Cantiveros gives updates on her English should there be Hollywood, Korean offer
Kapamilya host Melai Cantiveros revealed that she's hoping to have a Korean film. .....»»
British Council in the Philippines marks 45 years of impact, hosts inaugural Study UK alumni awards
Leveraging the UK's expertise in arts, culture, education and the English language, along with its global network spanning over 100 countries, the British Council has developed a distinctive approach to drive positive change across various sectors in the Philippines. .....»»
Ed Sheeran brings out karaoke to sing My Way, Maroon 5 s This Love with Ben& Ben, Calum Scott
The English singer-songwriter posted a clip of him wheeling around a karaoke machine and asking people to sing the karaoke with him......»»
How young Filipinos see their future
This semester, I’m teaching an undergraduate class in UP called “Professional Writing,” a course I designed more than 20 years ago to help English and Creative Writing majors (and other seniors in search of interesting electives) get a handle on what the “real world” out there expects of them, in the kind of everyday jobs they’re likely to land. Not Shakespeare, not Jose Garcia Villa, not lyric poetry and neither the full-length play, but rather the more mundane assignments you get paid a salary for: business letters, press releases, feature articles, AVP scripts, brochures and speeches......»»
TikTok video on translating Cebuano term to English goes viral
CEBU CITY, Philippines– TikTok sensation Ms. Steffy posted a video that put netizens in a dilemma, questioning themselves, “So, unsaon man jud ni pag-ingon?” This simple jeepney scenario could be relatable to some and has gotten everyone thinking of how they can say the Cebuano phrase, “Plete, palihug.” Steffy Medoza from Consolacion, Cebu posted a.....»»
The paradoxes of life
Have you ever heard of the term “The Double Negative Paradox?” One day, a linguistics professor said during a lecture, “In English, a double negative forms a positive......»»
EJay Falcon minaliit sa industriya dahil ‘di magaling mag-English
BINALIKAN ng actor-politician na si Ejay Falcon ang mga hindi mamagandang karanasan noong aktibo pa siya sa mundo ng showbiz. Nitong Lunes, February 5, nag-guest ang aktor sa “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda” kung saan napag-usapan nila ang kaniyang career. Sa kanilang usapan ni Tito Boy ay nausisa si EJay kung ano ang pinakamasakit sa.....»»
3 BEST Soviet movies about pirates
In the Soviet Union, movies about pirates were mainly screen adaptations of Western novels about ruthless English cut-throats and Spanish galleons full of gold. But, at times, there were original stories in which Soviet seamen confronted sea bandits. Below are the three best Soviet movies about pirates. Robert Louis Stevenson's famous novel was adapted for the screen three times in the USSR. In add.....»»