Features
Daylong hikes highlight Calbayog teacher’s career
October 4, 2019, 5:23 pm
CALBAYOG CITY -- For young public school teacher David Refuncion, fulfilling his job means long trips, daylong hikes, crossing rivers, teaching multi-grade classes, and climbing a coconut tree -- just to send reports. For three years now, Refuncion has been assigned to the upland village of Mabini… Read More
WWII Japanese captain: Friend not foe for Leyte townsfolk
October 3, 2019, 1:05 pm
DULAG, LEYTE-- For most Filipinos, the Japanese soldiers during World War II were enemies but for the locals of Dulag town in Leyte, the foreign invaders led by a young captain were regarded as good friends and still are after 75 years of the country’s liberation. Called “Little Tokyo”… Read More
The history behind Bacolod’s 'smile'
October 2, 2019, 1:53 pm
MANILA -- Bacolod is widely known for its "City of Smiles" tag, which came after the success of the first MassKara Festival in 1980. But unknown to some, especially the younger generation, the colorful festival was created as a diversion from the series of tragedies experienced by the Negrenses… Read More
'Wind of change' starts blowing toward Novaliches
October 1, 2019, 3:22 pm
MANILA -- At last, the long-awaited wind of change has begun blowing from the Quezon City Hall in Diliman toward the distant former town of Novaliches near Bulacan province. Amid this development, the local residents are hoping that the current favorable wind direction they have been waiting for… Read More
October is Holy Rosary Month
October 1, 2019, 11:14 am
MANILA – October is Holy Rosary Month as declared by the Catholic Church and renewed its call to the faithful to pray the rosary daily to attain a genuine and lasting peace in the world. Rev. Fr. Kit Ramirez of St. Jude Parish in Malacañang, Manila, quoted St. Padre Pio of Petrielcina, who said… Read More
Duck meat: A nutritious replacement for pork
September 30, 2019, 9:23 pm
MANILA -- Amid the African Swine Fever scare, many mothers today are looking for a healthy replacement for pork and pork products apart from chicken. Celebrity Chef Pablo “Boy” Logro told the Philippine News Agency (PNA) in an interview that now is the right time to introduce duck meat to… Read More
No money, no problem: A guide for aspiring entrepreneurs
September 28, 2019, 3:03 pm
MANILA -- Putting up a business requires capital. This often hinders aspiring entrepreneurs from starting their own businesses. However, even if one is cashless at the moment, there are several ways to start a business. Rebecca Bustamente, a former overseas Filipino worker (OFW) and now president… Read More
Uniqlo taps various local artists; launches new collection
September 27, 2019, 9:19 am
MANILA -- Japanese apparel retailer Uniqlo on Thursday afternoon launched its winter/fall collection, and its partnership with various local artists. The announcement coincides with the first anniversary of its flagship store, the largest in Southeast Asia, located in Makati City. "Today, we… Read More
LTO’s plate-making facility a safe workplace for PWDs
September 26, 2019, 8:49 am
MANILA – The overly long wait for the release of new license plates is now over with the continued operation of the Land Transportation Office’s (LTO) new plate-making facility inaugurated last year. The facility not only produces more and improved license plates in less time; it is also safer… Read More
Kagbana: a tale of a former rebel-infested village
September 21, 2019, 9:14 pm
BURAUEN, Leyte -- Gone are the days when New People’s Army (NPA) moved freely in upland Kagbana village to ask for food, recruit members and secure fiesta celebrations. Felipe Agustin, 39, a member of the Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU), said children in their village are lucky… Read More
Novaliches was once a part of Bulacan province
September 14, 2019, 6:11 pm
MANILA -- As the people of Bulacan mark their annual "Singkaban Festival" (formerly Linggo ng Bulakan) themed "Sining at Kalinangang Bulakenyo, Dangal ng Pilipino" from Sept. 8-15, it may be of interest to them to know that the neighboring former town of Novaliches was a part of their historic… Read More
Young beauty raises fund for charity in PH
September 12, 2019, 6:04 pm
MANILA -- A Filipina beauty queen, who grew up abroad, finds her peace in doing charity works in her parents’ home country. It was Excelsa de Jesus’ first time to visit here when she was crowned Miss Philippines America in the United States in 2016. As she was raised by parents who are both… Read More
Hands off our children: Saving PH youth from communism
September 9, 2019, 2:23 pm
MANILA -- The fight has just begun. This is what the parents of teenagers who have joined left-leaning youth groups have declared during a recent interview over Philippine News Agency's (PNA) One on Juan talk show. Relissa Lucena, mother of Alicia Jasper who was recruited by Anakbayan, said she… Read More
Knowing PhiIID’s benefits, uses
September 3, 2019, 9:37 pm
MANILA -- For many people, nothing can be more frustrating than a transaction that cannot be processed due to lack of valid IDs that could verify their identities. May Pagkatipunan-Aceron, 38, told Philippine News Agency (PNA) that she has four government-issued IDs which she uses for public and… Read More
Schools show concern on environmental issues in Negros
September 3, 2019, 3:20 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – More schools in Negros Island are increasingly becoming aware of problems, issues, and concerns related to climate change, renewable energy, and the environment in general. This has been demonstrated by the yearly spike in the number of schools participating in the island’s… Read More
TESDA eyes innovation centers for learners
September 1, 2019, 6:59 pm
MANILA -- As the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) marked its 25th year this week, Secretary Isidro Lapeña bared it is now preparing for the fourth industrial revolution, while targeting more people to be trained and get employed. In an exclusive interview with the… Read More
What's the cost of not going digital?
September 1, 2019, 6:39 pm
MANILA -- While the word "disruption" may be synonymous to chaos and problems, the same word is used to denote enhancements and leveraging in the field of technology. However, adapting to technology seems overwhelming to some. It might look complicated, and some businesses think adapting to the… Read More
First 'Living Museum Tour' still runs in Cavite
August 29, 2019, 8:41 am
KAWIT, Cavite -- A non-traditional and dynamic mode of learning the life and times of General Emilio Aguinaldo, where one can sit down and watch and "interact" with characters from the past, still runs at the Museo ni Emilio Aguinaldo (MEA) every other Saturday until December 2019. Private and… Read More
DMCI Homes’ chorale serenades child welfare center community
August 26, 2019, 5:30 pm
MANILA ---Employees of Quadruple A developer DMCI Homes recently took time off from their busy schedule to perform before the child residents of the CRIBS Foundation, Inc. shelter in Antipolo City. The employees, who are members of DMCI Homes corporate chorale “Voices of Home,” sang for the 28… Read More
'Welding' their future
August 23, 2019, 5:28 pm
MANILA -- Everyone may agree that teaching is a noble profession. Oftentimes, teachers don't just educate their students but also help them build their future. Such is the case of welding teacher Josephine Bayani. "Ma'am Bayani" or "nanay" as her students fondly call her, has been teaching… Read More
