A WORKER of the National Parks Development Committee cleans the Flower Clock at the Rizal Park in Manila, a day after President Aquino signed a law setting the Philippine Standard Time, yesterday. (Photo by Michael Varcas)
Atheists should be seen as good people if they do good, Pope Francis said on Wednesday in his latest urging that people of all religions – or no religion – work together.
MEMBERS of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) rescue team, clad in fatigue uniforms, board a truck for their deployment in Manila to help clear the sidewalks of vendors and other obstructions. (Photo by KJ Rosales)
SENATOR Manny Villar and Senator-elect Cynthia Villar check the plastic school chairs, finish product of the Waste Plastic Recycling Factory in Barangay Ilaya, Las Pinas, which they inaugurated yesterday morning. The factory turns plastic wastes into durable school chairs that could last up to 20 years. (Photo by Linus Guardian Escandor II)
SINGER Richard Poon and actress Maricar Reyes are eyeing to tie the knot in an “exclusive” wedding some time this year.
GRANDMASTER Darwin Laylo (seated, left) is locked in a battle with GM Li Shilong of China during the sixth round of the Manny Pacquiao Cup Asian Continental Chess Championship at the Midas Hotel and Casino. Watching the game (from left) are GM Mark Paragua, NCFP executive-director Jayson Gonzales, NCFP secretary-general Cavite Rep. Bambol Tolentino and NCFP director - Rommel Tacorda.
MIAMI Heat guard Dwyane Wade battles for a lose ball against Indiana Pacers guard George Hill during the third quarter of Game 1 in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals between the Indiana Pacers against the Miami Heat in Miami. (AP photo)
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Huge budget for tourism program
THE government, through its National Tourism Development Plan (NTDP) of 2010-2016 is investing P74 billion in infrastructures, tourist site improvement and marketing support. It is aimed at reaching its goal of attracting 10 million to 12 million foreign tourists and 36 million domestic travelers by 2016. Incoming search terms:NAIA Philippines News (1)philippine government projects 2013...
What Now, after the polls?
The 2013 midterm election is over. It has been another experience of a nation in tragedy. History will record 2013 elections as one that was replete with massive use of public funds, rampant vote-buying, violence and killings. Incoming search terms:migs villafuerte (5)SENATORIAL RESULT PINOY (2)migs villafuerte educational (1)migz villafuerte personal background (1)nancy binay education...
The media and voter education
MEDIA has an inherent function to inform our citizens, particularly the Filipino voters, to be responsible in exercising their rights of suffrage. With it, media has also the responsibility to serve as an important vehicle in voter education. Read More »
The democracy and political dynasties
DEMOCRACY becomes meaningless if political dynasties continue to reign supreme over the lives of helpless people. With political dynasties, social justice is not enjoyed by the greater number of people. Under democratic system, people are free to elect their leaders. As it is said free and honest elections to positions of power are the main tools of democracy. Incoming search terms:ISSUE...
Independent opposition
The Senate– dominated by the rich, powerful political clans, and landed elite– may have one ordinary person identified with the “left”, after the May 13 elections as member. Teodoro “Teddy” Casiño, 44, who stands out as the main opposition candidate for the Senate maybe The ONE. Incoming search terms:kalibo news philippines (2)college editors guild of the philippines...
Red Cross serving 42,000 barangays
Manila, Philippines – THE Philippine Red Cross (PRC), the country’s premier humanitarian service organization, is celebrating its 66th anniversary this week. Today, the erstwhile Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC)is serving 42,000 barangays nationwide through the deployment of its 44 trained volunteers in every barangay. The Red Cross the universally recognized organization...
Party-list still in crisis
Manila, Philippines – THERE exists growing agitation for the rethinking of the Supreme Court recent decision virtually allowing all party-list candidates to participate in the May 13 elections. Some organizations, like Kontra Daya, denounced the Supreme Court ruling as a hammer that finally nailed the coffin of a tool for social justice. Incoming search terms:Pcos technician honorarium...
Catholic bishops and political dynasties
Manila, Philippines – For the first time, the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) denounced powerful and influential families composing the Philippines political dynasties for decades. CBCP, through its pastoral letter dated Jan. 29, called upon voters to repudiate the election of candidates who are running for senatorial, congressional, provincial, city and municipal...
The relevance of Holy Week
Manila, Philippines – IN a world full of turmoil, there really exists a need to have time to reflect, to reexamine our life’s attitudes and values, our faith and fidelity to God. This Holy Week particularly, embraced by our Catholic nation as the holiest of all religious occasions, the celebration should not be focused on relaxation, vacations, journeys to see beautiful beaches...
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