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Speaker hits senators’ ‘very toxic rhetoric’ vs House
Speaker Martin Romualdez yesterday hit back at senators, asking them to “just focus on their jobs instead of attacking the lower chamber.”.....»»
EcoWaste Coalition Calls Out Quezon City Stores Selling Toxic Cosmetics with Mercury
21 January 2024, Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition criticized some beauty product stores in Quezon City for their flagrant violation of the ban on skin-lightening products containing mercury, a health-damaging chemical.Despite the citywide ban adopted in 2018 through Ordinance No. 2767 ahead of the 2020 phase-out deadline for mercury-added cosmetics under the Minamata Convention.....»»
PHL’s new football head coach tells players to enjoy the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers’ experience
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Newly-appointed head coach of the Philippine men’s national football team, Tom Saintfiet, told his players to enjoy the experience of being the underdog heading into the March 21 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers match against Iraq at Basra Stadium. Saintfiet, in a video interview published by the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) a.....»»
Marcos tells Fil-Chinese community to reflect on past accomplishments
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recognized the “heritage of the dragon” as the country marked the Chinese New Year on Saturday. In a message to the Filipino-Chinese community, Marcos encouraged reflection on the past year’s accomplishments and eagerness to embrace the opportunities that the coming year offers. “This occasion brims with infinite opportunities.....»»
China tells Philippines not to play with fire
Manila has stirred Beijing's anger with its remarks on the election in Taiwan The Chinese Foreign Ministry has rebuked Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. after he congratulated Taiwan on the election of Lai Ching-te as the new leader of the self-governed island, saying his comments "gravely violate the One.....»»
China tells Philippines not to play with fire
Manila has stirred Beijing's anger with its remarks on the election in TaiwanThe Chinese Foreign Ministry has rebuked Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. after he congratulated Taiwan on the election of Lai Ching-te as the new leader of the self-governed island, saying his comments "gravely violate the One-China principle."In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, Marcos said he.....»»
China tells Philippines not to play with fire
Manila has stirred Beijing's anger with its remarks on the election in Taiwan The Chinese Foreign Ministry has rebuked Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. after he congratulated Taiwan on the election of Lai Ching-te as the new leader of the self-governed island, saying his comments "gravely violate the One.....»»
China tells Philippines not to play with fire
Manila has stirred Beijing's anger with its remarks on the election in TaiwanThe Chinese Foreign Ministry has rebuked Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. after he congratulated Taiwan on the election of Lai Ching-te as the new leader of the self-governed island, saying his comments "gravely violate the One-China principle."In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, Marcos said he.....»»
The virgin birth
That a virgin can give birth without human intervention clearly tells us that the birth involves a divine intervention......»»
How property prices in Bali have changed and what awaits the market
Over the last year, real estate in Bali has risen in price by 10-20%. However, it is still cheaper than similar resorts in Malaysia, Cambodia, the Philippines and Thailand.Alex Shtefan, founder and owner of the development holding Alex Villas Group, tells us what to e.....»»
How property prices in Bali have changed and what awaits the market
Over the last year, real estate in Bali has risen in price by 10-20%. However, it is still cheaper than similar resorts in Malaysia, Cambodia, the Philippines and Thailand.Alex Shtefan, founder and owner of the development holding Alex Villas Group, tells us what to e.....»»
From heartbreak to joy: A mother’s journey through a miscarriage
CEBU CITY, Philippines—Almost two years ago, a young mother bravely shared her miscarriage story in the hopes of helping mothers like her recover from the setback. For this year’s Mother’s Day celebration on May 12, 2024, the same mother tells her story of recovery and journey to motherhood after giving birth to her second baby—.....»»
FEU tells NU: Not tonight
Far Eastern U lived to fight another day, stunning No. 1 seed National U with a 25-23, 25-17, 25-23 sweep to force a knockout Game 2 in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball Final Four yesterday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum......»»
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......»»
‘Leave Scarborough Shoal,’ PH tells China in latest protest
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines on Thursday urged China to leave Scarborough Shoal (Bajo de Masinloc) and nearby areas right away, following a water cannon attack by the Chinese coast guard on two Philippine government ships conducting a humanitarian mission there. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) expressed this protest directly to Chinese Embassy Deputy.....»»
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......»»
Getting richer?
The Economist, a respected publication that usually tells you the whole story, has come up with a report on the Philippines titled: Without fanfare, the Philippines is getting richer. If you only read the headline, you would think it is an advertorial supplement bought by the government......»»
Jeepney strike under way in Philippines as deadline to modernise nears - Philippines
Government tells operators they must join cooperatives by Tuesday and gradually replace their vehicles with greener options A three-day strike by drivers of jeepneys in the Philippines began on Monday as transport groups warned that thousands could be pushed off the roads by government modernisation plans. The jeepney is the backbone of the Philippines transport system. The customised, privately-owned buses, which look li.....»»
DepEd tells public schools to hold online classes from April 29 to 30
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) has instructed public schools nationwide to shift to online classes from Monday (April 29) to Tuesday (April 30), due to the upcoming transport strike by Piston and amid the extreme heat. “In view of the latest heat index forecast of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services.....»»
MCWD leadership dispute: Daluz tells Lapid to resign
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Lawyer Jose Daluz III, the chairman of the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD), has asked his colleague, Lawyer John Dx Lapid, to resign as head of the water district’s Customer Care Division. Daluz said Lapid “abandoned” his post after he accepted his appointment as the MCWD acting general manager by the.....»»