Groups mourn passing of nationalist senator Rene Saguisag
“We join the nation in giving thanks and paying tribute to Sen. Saguisag, an activist who never lost his bearings through the twists and turns of the people’s struggle. From taking the cudgels for human rights victims during the Marcos dictatorship, voting against the US Military Bases Agreement in the Senate, to opposing Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and Rodrigo Duterte’s fascist regimes, Sen. Saguisag’s long life of service to the nation and the people will always be cherished." The post Groups mourn passing of nationalist senator Rene Saguisag appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Despite suffering torture, environmental defenders continue fight against destructive projects
“We experienced an unimaginable intimidation and threat to my life through physical and psychological torture. Worse, they threatened the lives of our loved ones, and my family,” Eco Dangla said. The post Despite suffering torture, environmental defenders continue fight against destructive projects appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Labor Day rally set to press for wage hike
More than four million Filipino workers are being denied a decent life due to meager salaries, according to a coalition of labor groups, which set a solidarity march on May 1......»»
Missing CCTV hinders condo murder probe
DESPITE the approval of the "Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Ordinance" in the jurisdiction, the condominium where a real-life couple was found lifeless on April 21 failed to present video footage from their rented unit, which later posed a challenge to Davao police authorities and investigators......»»
Dyip pump life on last 8 bid
To reignite its PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals aspirations, Terrafirma needed to pull off something it hasn’t done since 2019 – beat NorthPort......»»
Samal-Davao bridge project begins on May despite concerns on marine life
In an effort to appease concerns on the environmental impact of building the Samal Island – Davao City bridge, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced Monday, April 22 that it will set up a craneway in delivering its materials......»»
Songkran water festival as a celebration of life
Water is life. Each culture has it’s own way of recognizing the value of water as part of rituals and practices, either for bathing, washing, drinking, or as a sacrifice. Water covers 70 percent of the earth’s surface and is vital for all known forms of life. The cells in our bodies consist of 65.....»»
CTOO: Too early to tell lovers’ murder effect on city tourism
THE Davao City Tourism Operations Office (CTOO) says it is too early to presume the possible and direct effect on the tourism industry in the city of the recent bloody crime involving the deaths of real-life partners......»»
Now 18, Sofia Pablo wants to become independent
Sofia Pablo has entered a new milestone in her life. And that is being of legal age and becoming a young woman......»»
3 stand-alone books that may help fix your ‘reading slump’
CEBU CITY, Philippines – You may not be the only one with stacks of unwrapped books just lurking in the corner, waiting for you to lay your eyes on them. You may have enjoyed reading during your childhood or teen years, but somehow lost that spark as life progressed, finding yourself stuck in a slump.....»»
WATCH: Tessa Prieto breaks bell rope for free wine
Socialite Tessa Prieto is back to being the life of the party as she spread fun and laughter at Rustan Makati's summer launch last week......»»
Capturing life through lens
Capturing moments and appreciating the world around him, Ulymar Montero is eager to see where the next shutter will take him. Currently a Multimedia Arts student at University of Mindanao (UM), his artistic journey began in sixth grade when his family, who previously owned a photography studio, introduced him to the world of photography......»»
D& L cements lead in plastic upcycling technologies
D&L Industries Inc. has cemented its position as the first and only company in the Philippines to offer technologies that bring new life into plastics that are considered as low value or non-recyclable, such as single-use plastics......»»
The ‘Fierce Lady’
Describing herself as a very private and apolitical person, First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos came out of her sheltered life and publicly shared her innermost feelings and sentiments. FLAM, as she is referred to for short, did this in her first ever media interview two years after husband President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. (PBBM) moved back to Malacañang Palace. .....»»
Tanong ni Rachel: Would my life have more meaning if I had kids?
NAGPAKATOTOO ang OPM artist na si Rachel Alejandro nang matanong kung bakit hindi sila nagkaroon ng anak ng asawang si Carlos Santamaria. Diretsahang tinanong ang seasoned singer-actress sa “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda” nitong nagdaang Thursday kung desisyon ba talaga nilang mag-asawa ang huwag magka-baby. “It wasn’t something I chose. It just happened that way,”.....»»
Daily Gospel, April 21
This is the Daily Gospel for today, April 21, 2024, which is the Fourth Sunday of Easter. READ MORE: Daily Gospel, April 20 Daily Gospel, April 19 Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John 10, 11-18. Jesus said: “I am the good shepherd. A good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. A.....»»
How Entrepreneurship Helps in Escaping Generational Poverty
Generational poverty is a tough chain to break. The lack of opportunities to improve one’s state of life is one of the main reasons why breaking this chain remains a challenge. However, diving into entrepreneurship can help break this curse and flip fate in a person’s favor. But how does being an entrepreneur help pave […].....»»
Dingdong Dantes, Alden Richards inject new energy, ideas into 50-year-old MOWELFUND
The presence of Dingdong Dantes and Alden Richards as new board members has injected new life and energy into the 50-year-old Movie Workers Welfare Foundation, Inc......»»
Raging Grace review gothic-infused thriller about a Filipina immigrant - Thrillers
Familiar horror tropes meet biting social commentary in British Filipino Paris Zarcillas intriguing debut feature Joy (Max Eigenmann), an undocumented Filipina immigrant, is striving to secure a better life for her daughter Grace (an impish Jaeden Paige Boadilla) through a series of demoralising cleaning gigs for wealthy Londoners. When she stumbles into a job as a carer for a comatose cancer patient, it initially seems t.....»»
Civil rights lawyer, Clark Kent lookalike turns accidental superhero in Brazil
Leonardo Muylaert was just another mild-mannered professional on vacation with his girlfriend when the 36-year-old Brazilian went viral on social media thanks to an unexpected superpower that has changed his life: his uncanny resemblance to Superman......»»