Asia-Pacific’s alarming loss of biodiversity
In recent months, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations and others have pointed to an increase in food insecurity and “hunger hotspots” in various parts of Asia and the Pacific. While conflicts and climate crises can carry some of the blame, we must acknowledge that the slow but steady erosion of our region’s biodiversity is an equal or even greater threat to our future food security......»»
Why Learning New Skills While Still On the Job is Important
Learning new skills today is incredibly easy. A quick online search will give you countless tutorial videos, forums, and articles to help you master any skill. Upskilling is an advantage in today’s competitive world. Online resources let you tailor your learning to fit your schedule and preferences, whether through videos, interactive courses, or articles. Staying […].....»»
Taiwan’s indispensability in preparing for future pandemics
The three years of the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a terrible loss of life and exacerbated health inequalities. The global economy slumped and, worldwide, people’s lives were affected. This experience demonstrated that the present global health governance framework is not effective in responding to threats to global health......»»
AGI infusing P2.6 billion to Megaworld
Andrew Tan’s listed holding company Alliance Global Group Inc. is infusing P2.6 billion into its real estate arm Megaworld Corp. to support future business expansions......»»
Google’s AI search revamp puts publishers in a quandary
San Francisco, USA—Google’s use of artificial intelligence to summarize answers to search queries has publishers wondering if website traffic will wither. The internet titan announced Tuesday that it is introducing AI-generated answers to online queries in the United States, one of the biggest changes to its world-leading search engine in 25 years. The change will.....»»
Filipina golfers launch bids in LPGA, Epson tours
Yuka Saso and Bianca Pagdanganan drew same tee times but on opposite nines as they kick off their campaign against the world’s best in the Mizuho Americas Open......»»
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico fighting for life after assassination attempt
Banska Bystrica, Slovakia– Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico fought for his life in hospital Wednesday after being shot multiple times in what the government called a “political assault”. Surgeons spent hours battling to save the 59-year-old populist leader after the attack, which has been condemned around the world. Deputy Prime Minister Tomas Taraba told the BBC.....»»
Belen plays coy on national team, NU future after UAAP title
Newly crowned UAAP champion and Most Valuable Player Bella Belen is focusing on the moment amid the uncertainty of her future endeavors after helping the NU Lady Bulldogs win the Season 86 title......»»
Martin joins Pinoy invasion
IBF No. 4 and WBO No. 5 superbantamweight Carl Jammes Martin is now in Las Vegas with father/trainer Abel, joining a slew of Filipino fighters under MP Promotions head Sean Gibbons’ care looking to follow in eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao’s footsteps by advancing their careers in the US.....»»
Friendship Day 2024: Honoring the past, celebrating our shared future
Every year, the Australian embassy hosts activities in a different part of the Philippines to celebrate Philippines-Australia Friendship Day......»»
Marcos education priorities: Climb world rankings, keep free tuition law
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. believes the government and the private sector must pool their efforts together to improve the state of higher education after a recent Times Higher Education ranking showed Philippine universities' relatively weaker standing compared to other Asian countries......»»
Tarlac, finally
It took some time, but finally Tarlac may truly be on its way to development as a world-class city that will properly gain international recognition as one of the major cities in the Philippines where international businesses may want to invest in......»»
Finance chief floats free trade deal with Canada
Finance Secretary Ralph Recto has floated the potential of a free trade agreement with Canada as he sought more economic and investment opportunities with one of the world’s biggest economies......»»
Fishers, advocates fear destruction of marine ecosystem in the name of Verde Island ‘preservation’
“The Philippines is home to the highest concentration of marine shore fish species in the world, sheltered in a marine corridor known as the Verde Island Passage (VIP). The richness of biodiversity in the VIP makes it comparable to the Amazon. This biodiversity hotspot is being imperiled by fossil gas projects of SMC." The post Fishers, advocates fear destruction of marine ecosystem in the name of Verde Island ‘preservation’ appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
A year from now, it’s election time again
In the observance of World Press Freedom Day, Ambassador Laure Beaufils of the United Kingdom sponsored a panel discussion on “information environment in the context of elections” in the Philippines and elsewhere in the world......»»
Most Gen Zs prefer to work independently – study
Filipino Gen Zs may have been born and lived in a digitally connected world, but research showed they are growing up to be workers who prefer to work independently......»»
Manilas Akrotiri Real Greek Restobar Brings Philippines Real Greek Food
You can find Greek restaurants just about anywhere in the world, of course were waiting for a South Pole Continue reading Manilas Akrotiri Real Greek Restobar Brings Philippines Real Greek Food The post Manilas Akrotiri Real Greek Restobar Brings Philippines Real Greek Food appeared first on The National Herald ......»»
Alden posible nga bang ma-in love kina Andrea, Belle at Jane?
KAHIT sinong babae ang mapipili ng Asia’s Multimedia Star na si Alden Richards na maging girlfriend ay siguradong napakaswerte! Agree kami sa sinabi ng veteran showbiz columnist at talent manager na si Manay Lolit Solis patungkol sa future lovelife ni Alden na ini-link ngayon kay Kathryn Bernardo. Baka Bet Mo: Sharon tulad ni Alden ang.....»»
Paras beats Kyoguchi in a rematch in South Korea
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former world title challenger Vince Paras took almost seven years to avenge his defeat against Japanese two-division world champion Hiroto Kyoguchi after they met in the ring in their much-anticipated rematch on Saturday, May 11, in Incheon, South Korea. Paras defeated Kyoguchi via a 10-round unanimous decision in their rematch which.....»»
‘War-tapping’
The latest plot twist between the Philippines and China might just as well be a scene from an edge-of-your-seat espionage movie straight out of the Cold War era, where acts of spying and gathering information on one’s rivals characterized the rivalry between two world superpowers of that period – the United States and the communist Soviet Union......»»