Features
South Korea rises from Korean War ruins
July 6, 2019, 1:07 pm
SEOUL, South Korea -- From the ruins of the Korean War, South Korea rose to become an economic power, by creating a skilled and efficient workforce through education as it enjoyed the guarantee extended by the United States for South Korea’s national security. This in a nutshell was summed up by… Read More
PH gets Sokor's highest medal for bravery
July 5, 2019, 4:26 pm
SEOUL, South Korea -- The Philippines is second among 21 Allied Forces to receive two “Taegeuk Medals” (Medal for Valor), South Korea’s highest military decoration given to a soldier for bravery in combat during the Korean War. Only 15 allied troopers were awarded the coveted “Taegeuk… Read More
Marriage is a legal, not moral issue: lawyer
July 5, 2019, 9:22 am
MANILA -- The fight to legalize same-sex marriage in the Philippines has always been put to uncertainty due to the dominance of Catholic belief in the country and the legislation. But with President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s open mind on the issue, the drive to push for its passage is back on course.… Read More
Intramuros walls painted in equality, pride
July 3, 2019, 11:42 am
MANILA -- The walls of Intramuros in Manila just got colorful as the Austrian Embassy in the Philippines painted it with pride and equality festival 2019 from June 25 to 30. MNLxVIE Equality Fest 2019 is a five-day celebration that started on June 25 and organized by the Austrian Embassy and its… Read More
Honoring the unsung heroes of Korean War
July 1, 2019, 8:37 am
HONORING KOREAN WAR VETS. Leticia Tamayo Collado and Victoria Tuscano, whose husbands were both veterans of the Korean War, attended the Peace Concert at the Cultural Center of the Philippines last June 25. Rhe concert is an honor to the unsung heroes of the Korean War. (PNA photo by Cristina… Read More
Educt’l institution in Spain to raise Pinoys' status in Europe
June 25, 2019, 5:46 pm
MANILA -- Filipino professionals who choose to work in Europe to improve their families' living conditions often end up taking dirty, dangerous and low-paying jobs. While most of them are able to physically adjust to the demands of their jobs, many among them still miss the intellectual rewards… Read More
‘Last Mile’ brings quality education closer to indigenous youths
June 23, 2019, 5:56 pm
MANILA -- True to its promise to provide accessible and quality education to the indigenous youth, the Department of Education (DepEd) has started the establishment of learning facilities, also known as "Last Mile Schools", in remote places across the country. In an interview with the Philippine… Read More
Liwanag Forum: Islam is a way of life
June 23, 2019, 3:02 pm
MANILA -- Islam is not just a religion but a way of life, a Muslim group stressed on Sunday. "For the longest time, religious scholars have focused on Islam's spiritual aspect, medyo napabayaan ang social aspect, kaya maraming Muslim sa Pilipinas na relihiyoso pero nagkaroon ng problema sa… Read More
FVR recalls Korean War exploits
June 22, 2019, 4:07 pm
MANILA -- Sixty-five years after the Korean War ended, former President Fidel V. Ramos, now 91 and a veteran of the Korean War, still vividly remembers his war exploits in Korea where he led his troops in the capture of the strategic Eerie Hill occupied by communist Chinese forces. The Korean War… Read More
Rizal, Rost, Marx, Engels in Victorian London
June 19, 2019, 2:12 pm
MANILA -- Was it impossible for Rizal to escape the influence of the socialist movement in London? Dr. Jose Rizal was 26 years old when he arrived in London 131 years ago. In less than a year, he met with some of the most influential Orientalists in London, published articles, read, copied,… Read More
'Alsa Masa' at Museo ni Emilio Aguinaldo
June 17, 2019, 10:38 am
KAWIT, Cavite -- No, "Alsa Masa" is far from the revolt of the masses. The photo exhibit at Museo ni Emilio Aguinaldo dubbed "Alsa Masa" is actually a showcase of Cavite’s historic bakery traditions, where “alsa” refers to an increase in volume (due to yeast) while “masa” is to knead (a… Read More
Unemployed youths find hope in YouthWorks PH recruitment drives
June 14, 2019, 12:43 pm
MANILA -- At 30 years old, Jobellyn Barbasa serves as chef de cuisine at Manila Peninsula Hotel’s Escolta Restaurant, the highest position in the kitchen. While she has only started working in the industry in 2012, Jobellyn quickly rose through the ranks because of an “advantage.” “When… Read More
Pinoys' daily life in 8-bit pixel art
June 12, 2019, 5:25 pm
MANILA -- As Filipinos proclaim their gratitude to the heroes who fought for the country's independence, there have been a lot of things that changed in the way they express their thanks to these iconic figures. One of these expressions of gratitude is translated into art. In a post that went… Read More
Picturing Marawi: A sneak peek into ground zero
June 6, 2019, 8:07 pm
MANILA -- After a few visits with the presidential delegation in Marawi City, former journalist Mylah Reyes Roque brought her professional camera with her and braved grounds that saw violence and destruction. "It is a record of what Marawi looked before the government completes the rebuilding of… Read More
Eid al-Fitr: Breaking the month-long fast
June 5, 2019, 5:55 pm
MANILA -- Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr or “the festival of breaking the fast”, the last day of the holy month of Ramadan. In the Philippines, there are a lot of practices that Muslims observe or do during Ramadan. Leebai Sinsuat Ambolodto, a faithful from Mindanao, says it is… Read More
Hope springs eternal in Butig
June 2, 2019, 12:30 pm
BUTIG, Lanao del Sur -- This is where everything started. The Maute brothers, the main perpetrators of the Marawi siege, were natives of this remote agricultural municipality. These are the very same grounds where the ISIS flag was first hoisted and the scene of the initial gun battles between the… Read More
Dating back 200 years ago: The old PH-Russia ties
June 1, 2019, 5:55 pm
MANILA -- This week marks the 43rd year of establishment of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Russia. It was on June 2, 1976, when the government of the Philippines forged formal diplomatic ties with the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR). In 1999, the Russian Federation… Read More
PMA grad tells youth to be more discerning in joining groups
May 30, 2019, 9:59 pm
MANILA – Saying most movements pushing for the country's development are tainted with greed for power, Mark Ivan Genosa urged the Filipino youth to be more discerning in joining organizations. Genosa, a 22-year-old fresh graduate of the Philippine Military Academy who opted to join the… Read More
Hilarious, heart-warming movies await French filmfest viewers
May 30, 2019, 3:19 pm
MANILA -- As the country celebrates its Independence Day, so does the French Embassy in the Philippines’ 24th year here, and what better way to celebrate friendship between the two nations than film showing. Acknowledged as an institution in the worldwide film industry, France shares to the… Read More
What it means to be a multi-grade teacher
May 28, 2019, 5:26 pm
By Christian U. Burgos A friend once told me how disappointed he is with the newly-hired teacher who kept on complaining with the given load. “What is she complaining about?” I asked my friend. “That assuming egoistic newbie, she keeps on complaining she’s so hard up teaching six hours a… Read More
