Features
Digitalizing agriculture for next-gen farmers
August 22, 2019, 7:07 pm
MANILA -- In many rural areas, residents rely on farming as their primary source of livelihood. But it seems agriculture’s lack of appeal to young people becomes a rising challenge today. In an interview with Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) Division Chief Antoineta Arceo during the… Read More
Use Quezon's legacy as compass, Israeli envoy tells leaders
August 19, 2019, 9:13 pm
MANILA -- As a gesture of gratitude, Israel Ambassador to the Philippines Rafael Harpaz on Monday shared his deep appreciation of former President Manuel Quezon's order to open the country's borders for victims of the holocaust during the ceremonial celebration of his 141st birthday in Quezon… Read More
Introducing 'Mr. Population' to young Filipinos
August 12, 2019, 3:29 pm
MANILA -- While his achievements are acknowledged worldwide, younger Filipinos might not have any idea who the United Nations calls as "Mr. Population." The Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM), in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), launched the biography of… Read More
Greeting people on Eid al-Adha
August 12, 2019, 1:07 pm
MANILA -- Muslims around the world celebrate the end of one of their holiest annual festivals on Monday, the Eid al-Adha, which signifies the end of the hajj pilgrimage, known as the festival of sacrifice. The celebration is the second major Islamic festival this year next to Eid al-Fitr, which… Read More
Renowned Korean pianist performs in Manila
August 11, 2019, 4:46 pm
MANILA -- Noted Korean pianist Kim Kyung-ah on Friday held a special concert at the residence of Korean Ambassador Han Dong-man in Makati as part of the 2019 Manila International Piano Masterclasses Festival. Miss Kim, one of South Korea’s accomplished international pianists, played classical… Read More
Pinoy veteran of 3 wars still strong at 97
August 4, 2019, 4:43 pm
MANILA -- At 97, retired Maj. Maximo Young, one of the few, if not the only living Filipino veteran of three wars – World War 2, Korea and Vietnam – remains strong and healthy despite nearing the century mark. Young celebrated his 97th birthday with vigor by walking around, smiling and shaking… Read More
60-year-old bizman is architect, sculptor, and painter rhymer
July 31, 2019, 7:48 am
BAGUIO CITY -- Sixty-year-old architect Fredi Agunoy finds more time to pursue art, which means frequent exhibits for the group he practically founded, the Salonpas Group of Artists. “I now have more time to pursue my arts,” Agunoy told the Philippine News Agency (PNA), during another session… Read More
The future of BPO industry in PH
July 30, 2019, 8:38 am
Patrick Ocampo, 49, team leader at Open Access BPO. (Photo by Ma. Teresa Montemayor)MANILA -- More than three years ago, Patrick Ocampo, 49, decided to join the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry with the goal of securing a better source of income for his family. “I came from the… Read More
A tale of women in PH history onstage
July 23, 2019, 5:12 pm
MANILA -- Driven by a common goal to continue inspiring change, a theater group celebrates its 44th season through performing plays depicting some of the most challenging times for women in Philippine history. Dulaang Unibersidad ng Pilipinas' 44th and UP Playwrights' Theatre's 28th Theatre Season… Read More
Eye-catching 2019 SONA garbs
July 22, 2019, 9:30 pm
MANILA -- The sights in the State of the Nation Address has changed throughout the years. Traditionally, it is just centered on the President’s summary report of the administration’s performance but with the public being obsessed with the picture-perfect mentality, the red carpet gradually… Read More
Fr. Suarez continues healing ministry
July 20, 2019, 7:10 pm
MANILA -- Noted healing priest Fr. Fernando M. Suarez continues his mission, curing sick people from all walks of life. On Saturday, throngs of Catholic faithful trooped to St. Vincent Church in Tandang Sora, Quezon City to attend a healing Mass officiated by Fr. Suarez. In his homily, Fr.… Read More
Liwayway magazine goes fortnightly from weekly issue
July 18, 2019, 9:38 pm
MANILA -- Three years before it marks its centennial in 2022, the country's leading and oldest national language magazine Liwayway has changed its frequency to fortnightly from weekly. Its first fortnightly issue, dated July 1-15, 2019, was priced at PhP40. The cost reflected an increase of PhP15… Read More
QC mayor to look into PWD concerns in Novaliches
July 13, 2019, 12:16 pm
MANILA--Newly-installed Quezon City Mayor Joy G. Belmonte has promised to look into the accessibility problems of persons with disability (PWDs) using wheelchairs as a mode of transportation in Barangay Novaliches Proper, commonly called as Novaliches Bayan. "Makakaasa po kayo na ang inyong… Read More
Why Fil-Ams’ voice matters in fight vs. CPP-NPA
July 11, 2019, 4:25 pm
SAN FRANCISCO, California — For Filipinos here, raising the Philippine flag in a country like the United States isn’t just about proving that the Filipino diaspora is worth giving a pat on the back by the diverse American culture, but also giving back to the country by speaking up for… Read More
FVR impressed with new Westmincom chief credentials
July 10, 2019, 8:20 pm
MANILA -- Former President Fidel V. Ramos has lauded President Rodrigo R. Duterte for appointing Lt. Gen. Cirilito E. Sobejana as the new commanding general of the Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom), citing the army officer’s credentials as a battle-tested officer whom he awarded the Medal of… Read More
Generous hearts play big brother to struggling artist
July 10, 2019, 4:46 pm
ILOILO CITY -- A landscape painting featuring a man, with both arms heavily loaded with frames and walking along a street walled by houses on both sides, serves as the centerpiece of a small house in Barangay Baldoza, La Paz district. That man is Larry Casinao who for 15 years has immersed himself… Read More
Need for PWD-friendly sidewalks in Novaliches cited
July 9, 2019, 8:25 pm
MANILA -- If you are a person with disability (PWD) using wheelchair as mode of transportation, you should avoid passing or going on a visit to Barangay Novaliches Proper in Quezon City. By heeding this suggestion, you can save yourself from the inconvenience and danger of being hit by… Read More
How this IP teacher risks life, limb to stand up vs. CPP-NPA
July 9, 2019, 12:52 pm
CHICAGO, Illinois — They say teaching is the noblest profession, but indigenous people’s (IP) leader Joel Dahusay went beyond proving that mantra — he risked his life to defend his students from people seeking to craft a movement advocating violence. Immediately after graduating from… Read More
TESDA to launch app to 'hail services' from certified grads
July 7, 2019, 4:59 pm
MANILA -- How would you like to get the services of a hair dresser, a masseur, housekeeper, and many others by few clicks on your mobile phone? On July 18, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) will launch "911 TESDA" app in the National Capital Region (NCR). This would… Read More
Joy Belmonte: 4th QC vice mayor to become mayor
July 6, 2019, 2:15 pm
MANILA -- Do you know that Quezon City Mayor Joy G. Belmonte, aside from being the city's second woman chief executive, is also the fourth vice mayor to eventually rule the erstwhile national capital city in 80 years? Belmonte, who succeeded Mayor Herbert M. Bautista last July 1 after her election… Read More
