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The power of words and reading

My favorite quotation on reading and books is from former US president Barack Obama, who said in a 2017 interview on what books mean to him: “…(reading) reintroduced me to the power of words as a way to figure out who you are and what you think, and what you believe, and what’s important, and to sort through and interpret this swirl of events that is happening around you every minute.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

Ex-DA chief: Rice imports down 75 percent in January

Former agriculture secretary Leonardo Montemayor revealed over the weekend a 75 percent drop in the arrival of imported rice this month after the Bureau of Plant Industry reported that at least 56,090 metric tons of the outsourced grains were already delivered to the country as of Jan. 11......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

Explainer: What is Ramadan and why does it require Muslims to fast?

Ramadan, a holy month of fasting in Islam, begins this week, and asks Muslims to give thanks to God for the sustenance the Earth provides.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu inaugurates 22 new branches of HPSCB; launches two new schemes

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], March 6 (ANI): Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu virtually inaugurated 22 new branches of the Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank (HPSCB) on Wednesday. According to an official release from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), "CM Sukhu launched two new schemes, the 'One-Time Resolution Scheme' and a Loan Scheme for developing high-density apple orchards."The Chief Minister also la.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

What keeps you from sharing your needs with others?

What keeps you from sharing your needs with others? What can you do today to reach out to someone else and help shoulder their burden?.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

SEC asks Google, Apple: Remove Binance from app marketplaces

In SEC’s press release on Tuesday, it said that it sent separate letters to Google and Apple asking them to remove the applications controlled by Binance in their respective application marketplaces in the Philippines......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 23rd, 2024

BrahMos consignment to Philippines: 'Could this have been imagined during Congress rule?' asks PM Modi

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 20 (ANI): Referring to the first consignment of India's BrahMos missile to the Phillippines, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday asked whether all this could have been imagined during Congress rule. "Yesterday, the first consignment of India's BrahMos missile has been dispatched to the Philippines. This has generated employment opportunities in large numbers on the ground level. C.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

SC asks Senate to comment on Quiboloy petition

The Supreme Court has asked the Senate to file their comment on the petition filed by the camp of doomsday preacher Apollo Quiboloy assailing the legality of the chamber's warrant of arrest against him......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

Lahug resident asks OP to probe Cortes, 4 others for ‘land grabbing’

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – A resident of Brgy. Lahug in Cebu City has asked the Office of the President (OP) to investigate Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes and four city councilors for oppression, gross misconduct, and grave abuse of authority. Maria Priscilla Melendres’ complaint stemmed from the city’s claim of ownership of a property in.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

Dumaguete diocese asks Marcos to veto Negros Island Region bill

The Diocese of Dumaguete urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to veto a bill that would create an administrative region comprising Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental and Siquijor, citing the lack of consultation with stakeholders......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

Senate asks Davao police help in Quiboloy arrest

The Senate sergeant-at-arms has sought assistance from the Police Regional Office 11 in Davao in implementing the warrant issued by the upper chamber for the arrest of Apollo Quiboloy, the self-proclaimed son of God......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

SEC formally asks NTC to block Binance

In a letter to the NTC, SEC Chairperson Emilio Aquino says Binance 'poses a threat to the security of the funds of investing Filipinos'.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Rama asks Malacañang to suspend Gwen over CBRT dispute

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Preventive Suspension. Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama is seeking the suspension of Governor Gwen Garcia over issues related to the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT). Rama filed an administrative complaint before the Office of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. against Garcia after the governor issued a cease and desist order to the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

DepEd asks teacher to explain scolding of students in viral video

DepEd has issued a show cause order against a public school teacher who went viral for scolding her students while live-streaming on TikTok — an incident that some believe is an overstep in classroom discipline but educators say is proof of deeper issues in the school system......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

Pope Francis asks aide to read ceremonial speech due to bronchitis

Afterwards, the pope is able to meet German Chancellor Olaf Scholz during an audience at the Vatican.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

People Power

A child asks her aunt to explain the People Power photographs on display at the MIC Cursillo House in Davao City on Sunday (25 February 2024), the 38th commemoration of the People Power Revolution. MindaNews photo by CAROLYN O. ARGUILLAS.....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

OSG asks SC to review, recall protection writs granted to green activists

The two environmental activists, who were abducted in September 2023, received an arrest warrant on Tuesday, facing charges of oral defamation......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Employers’ group asks President Marcos: Veto P100 wage hike law

President Marcos should veto a proposed measure legislating a P100 daily across-the-board increase for the private sector as there is no way that small businesses can comply with the legislated wage hike, Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) chairman Sergio Ortiz-Luis Jr. said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Binay asks DepEd: Resolve issues in 3 ‘embo’ schools

Makati Mayor Abby Binay yesterday appealed to Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte to resolve the issue of management of three public schools in the enlisted men’s barrio or “embo” barangays that are now under Taguig......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Hontiveros asks Senate leadership to approve subpoena for Quiboloy

Sen. Risa Hontiveros appealed to the Senate leadership to approve her subpoena that would compel controversial pastor Apollo Quiboloy to attend her committee investigation into the alleged abuses within the Kingdom of Jesus Christ ministry......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024