Restoring the Pasig River: From one Marcos to another
The problem of the Pasig River endures as Philippine presidents come and go.....»»
One bad night for Obiena
This was one night that Paris Olympics-bound Filipino pole-vaulter EJ Obiena should quickly forget......»»
Paalam faces tough road ahead
Featherweight contender Carlo Paalam has three more wins to go before clinching a ticket to Paris but it won’t be an easy pathway as the fights are scheduled one day after another starting today against Armenia’s Artur Bazeyan at the second World Olympic Boxing Qualifying Tournament in Bangkok.....»»
What s inside Mindanao’s first Tourist Rest Area
When traveling from Cagayan de Oro to Bukidnon or further going south, one can take a break in the Tourist Rest Area situated in the municipality of Manolo Fortich......»»
Preparing your vehicles for the rainy season
CEBU CITY, Philippines—Rainy days are here again and this could be challenging for motorists. Rain can pose a lot of problems for motorists, not only with their driving but also with their vehicles. As we all know, rain can reduce one’s visibility when driving and could cause flooding that can damage your car. READ MORE:.....»»
Police hunt suspects who killed 4 farmers in South Cotabato
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews / 28 May)—Police authorities are hot on the trail of those behind the killing of four farmers and wounding of another in Tantangan town, South Cotabato, on Sunday evening. This after Lita Yuarata, the mother of one of those killed, told police that her son Jerry could be the main target […].....»»
End-of-roster Alas addition Panique sparks underdog hope as Kazakhstan rolls to AVC final
The 19-year-old prospect Arah Panique, a final addition to the hastily formed Alas Pilipinas, delivers for the host nation in the semifinal against Kazakhstan, when no one else could amid a cold start.....»»
One step beyond
Barangay Ginebra is one win away from barging into the PBA Philippine Cup Finals and coach Tim Cone’s squad could nail it with a victory over Meralco in Game Six of their semifinal series at the Smart Araneta Coliseum tonight. If the Bolts force a Game Seven, it will be held in San Jose, Batangas, on Friday......»»
Disney teams up with local merchants for Donald Duck products
The Walt Disney Company is teaming up with brands and malls in the Philippines in line with the 90-year celebration of one of the most famous, lovable and hilariously temperamental cartoon characters, Donald Duck......»»
Amanda Echanis continues writing behind bars
Echanis, a political detainee, is one of the fellows of the Palihang Rogelio Sicat (PRS), an annual national workshop on creative writing using Filipino and various languages in the Philippines. It is the first time in the history of the workshop to have a political prisoner as one of its 15 participants. The post Amanda Echanis continues writing behind bars appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
1 dead, over 36,000 affected due to Aghon — NDRRMC
The NDRRMC on Tuesday reported that Typhoon Aghon (Ewiniar) has left one person dead and more than 36,000 affected......»»
Training program on effective board audit committee
With the Securities and Exchange Commission’s mandatory requirement for companies’ board of directors to practice good corporate governance comes the importance of having a functioning audit committee headed by a member of the board. This is one of the reasons why corporations are now focused on strengthening the effectiveness of their audit committees......»»
5 people reported dead due to Typhoon Aghon
MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Aghon (international name: Ewiniar) has left five people dead, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said on Monday. Of these fatalities, OCD said four were from Calabarzon and the other one was from Northern Mindanao. Seven people were also found to be injured due to the typhoon. Aghon tore off roofs,.....»»
Aghon improves water level in Angat Dam
Rains spawned by Typhoon Aghon have increased the water elevation in Angat Dam in Bulacan by almost one meter......»»
PCSO starts bidding for lotto betting app
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has cut short the one-year test run of the web-based lotto betting app platform set up by listed lotto technology firm Pacific Online Systems Corp. (POSC) and has launched a bidding for a five-year contract for lease provision of a web-based app for electronic lotto or “e-lotto” system......»»
Junior golfers ready for JPGT Pradera tiffs
All but one of six champs are set to defend their titles in their respective age-group categories as the ICTSI JPGT Luzon Series 2 resumes tomorrow at the posh Pradera Verde Golf and Country Club in Lubao, Pampanga......»»
The Forecaster’s Mistake
Let the one who has my word speak it faithfully. — Jeremiah 23:28.....»»
Recipe: Sinaing na Tulingan
It is usually cooked by wrapping it in a piece of banana leaf with some condiments and then steaming it......»»
Helping Earth heal
Last Saturday, a working paper written by Harvard and Northwestern University scholars revealed that a “one-degree Celsius increase in global temperature leads to a 12 percent decline in world gross domestic product.”.....»»
Indigenous Peoples as stewards of Philippine biodiversity
As one of the 18 mega-biodiverse countries in the world, safeguarding its rich biodiversity is important for the Philippines......»»