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What’s Pi Day all about? Math, science, pies and more

Math enthusiasts around the world, from college kids to rocket scientists, celebrate Pi Day on Thursday, which is March 14 or 3/14 — the first three digits of an infinite number with many practical uses. Around the world many people will mark the day with a slice of pie — sweet, savory or even pizza......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

While Rome burned

The 15th day of March is historically referred to as The Ides of March, the 74th day of the Roman calendar which was the last day of settling debts or paying your “utang” in the Roman empire. Another thing I recall from Roman history is the claim of some writers that “while Rome burned, the Emperor Nero played a violin.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Historically low valuation

The Philippine stock market bloodbath over the past two years saw the PSEi plummet from 7,122.6 on the last trading day of 2021 to 6,566.4 on the last trading day of 2022 for a 7.8 percent annual retreat and slide even further in 2023 to close at 6,450.0 on the last trading day of the year. In terms of valuation, the PSEi’s 2023 year-end 12.9x price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio does not fare well when compared against its past performance in prior years......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

Lotto 6/42 P15M leap day draw jackpot won by lone bettor

MANILA, Philippines — A lone bettor became the 7th winner of the Lotto 6/42 in February with the additional day of the leap year proving to be an auspicious one for the one who bagged the P15 million jackpot on that day’s draw. The lone bettor managed to guess correctly the winning combination 05-21-03-33-30-41 on.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

Vanishing Ice, Vanishing Giants: The Urgent Tale of Polar Bears on International Polar Bear Day

by: Assaf Levy, BioDB International Polar Bear Day, celebrated on February 27th, highlights the plight of polar bears amidst the melting Arctic ice and climate change. It's a day that calls for global awareness and action towards preserving these majestic creatures and their h.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

Cebu City’s 87th Charter Day: A celebration of hope and optimism

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama led the city’s 87th Charter Day celebration on Saturday with the “hope and optimism” of a brighter future ahead. In his Charter Day message, Rama said that as the city continues to grow and evolve, the celebration should serve as a reminder of the its journey.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

105 Top Presidents Day Sale Deals on Amazon

Amazon is Celebrating Presidents Day with Massive Discounts In honor of Presidents Day, Amazon is offering discounts of up to 81 percent on a wide.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

Valentine’s Day, Ash Wednesday ‘peaceful’ in Cebu City – police

CEBU CITY, Philippines – This year’s celebration of Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday, which fell on the same day, has been generally “peaceful” with no major crime incidents reported in Cebu City. This was according to Police Lieutenant Colonel Janette Rafter, Deputy Director for Operations of the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO). The two different.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Mariel ibinandera ang simpleng date ng Valentine’s Day with Sen. Robin

Dahil may live selling ang TV host-actress na si Mariel Rodriguez-Padilla kahapon, Pebrero 14, kaya sa sariling bahay lang nila ng asawang si Senator Robin Padilla nila ipinagdiriwang ang Valentine’s Day. Kung dati-rati ay sini-celebrate ng mag-asawang Senator Robin at Mariel ang Valentine’s Day sa mga fancy o fine dining restaurants ay kakaiba ngayong 2024......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

‘Si Lord muna’: Couples dedicate Heart s Day to church amid 2024’s ‘Barbenheimer’

This year's Valentine's Day, dubbed by some as 2024's "Barbenheimer," falls on Ash Wednesday, a significant day for Catholics that marks the start of the Lenten season, prompting many to abstain from everyday indulgences......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

87th Charter Day: Commemorating Cebu City’s founding anniversary

CEBU CITY, Philippines — This coming February 24, 2024 marks the 87th Charter Day of the City of Cebu. It was in 1937 that the city received its charter after Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama’s grandfather and legislator, Vicente Rama, authored a bill that led to its cityhood. Cebu City Charter Day overview To trace.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

National Compliment Day: Spreading positivity, one kind word at a time

In a world often filled with challenges and negativity, National Compliment Day, celebrated on January 24, serves as a refreshing reminder to focus on the positive aspects of life and the people around us.  This special day encourages individuals to express appreciation and spread joy through the simple act of giving compliments.  READ MORE: World.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Marcos declares Feb. 9 a special non-working day for Chinese New Year

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared February 9, a Friday, as a special non-working day in the country for the celebration of Chinese New Year. The Palace issued Proclamation No. 453, making the declaration. “The declaration of 09 February 2024, Friday, as an additional special non-working day throughout the country will give.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Bittersweet : Robi Domingo mourns lola s death on his wedding day

Host-actor Robi Domingo had a bittersweet wedding day to his non-showbiz partner Maiqui Pineda after learning his grandmother Lydia Garcia-Eusebio passed away on the same day......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 10th, 2024

On National Fisherfolks Day, Cebu fishermen call for end to reclamation, illegal fishing

Fisherfolk in Cebu hold a fluvial protest against the demolition of settlements and the encroachment of commercial fishing boats.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMay 31st, 2024

200 trees cut down for Samal bridge project questioned

The groups Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability (IDIS) and the Sustainable Davao Movement (SDM) protest the cutting of trees as it is covered by the Davao City Heritage Trees Protection Ordinance.  .....»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsMay 20th, 2024

Day 1 of colorum PUJ crackdown generally peaceful

The jeepney protest against the public utility vehicle modernization program was peaceful and quiet, the National Capital Region Police Office said, despite unconsolidated transport groups vowing to continue to ply their routes......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

PH groups commemorate ‘Nakba’ in support of Palestine

During the protest, Filipino activists decried that the Philippines is next only to India in terms of purchases of armaments from Israel amounting to billions. Last year alone, a $114 million contract between the Philippines and the Israeli government was forged for refurbishing two planes for intelligence gathering. Such contracts, the group said, help fund Israel’s genocidal wars against the Palestinian people. The post PH groups commemorate ‘Nakba’ in support of Palestine appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

Health workers march for higher wages

Health workers from public and private hospitals held a nationwide protest yesterday, Health Workers’ Day, urging the government to address issues affecting the health sector......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 7th, 2024

Philippines tells China to leave Panatag now, summons envoy

Two days after two of its ships were attacked and damaged with water cannons by the Chinese coast guard, the Philippine government yesterday summoned Beijing’s second highest diplomat in Manila to relay its protest and demand that Chinese ships immediately leave Panatag Shoal where the attacks took place......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024