Competition is at an all-time high for the seventh edition of The Eddys Choice or Entertainment Editors' Choice for movies of of the Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors (SPEEd). Five top-notch films released in theaters and online platforms last year, which made a significant impact and left a mark on …
Read More »Ed Stone, head of the Voyager mission that introduced us to solar system’s outer planets, has died
NASA project scientist, Ed Stone, has died at the age of 88. He was at the helm of what’s been dubbed ‘The Grand Tour’ of our outer solar system with the Voyager spacecraft, as well as many other missions. Bob McDonald remembers his many encounters and interviews with the legendary …
Read More »Terror rewarded
“Despite the clear intention to fight back against terror, the United Nations has abetted the anti-Israel sentiment by promoting a total ceasefire. A reincarnation of the racial bigotry that resulted in the Holocaust of Nazi monster Adolf Hitler is gaining acceptance worldwide taking the guise of a misplaced solidarity. Instead …
Read More »Bike lanes and walkways: DOTr pushes active transport infrastructure
By 2028, the Department of Transportation (DOTr ) sees the completion of 2,400 kilometers of bike lanes around the country. The government’s commitment to prioritize active transport is in line with the National Transport Policy (NTP) and the Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 (PDP). President Marcos recently announced that the national …
Read More »China reiterates appeal for Philippines to ban POGOs
In a statement, the Chinese embassy appealed to Manila to ban Philippine offshore gaming operators and refrain from making “baseless” accusations against China regarding illegal activities of POGOs. (STAR / File) MANILA, Philippines — Banned in China, offshore gaming should also be prohibited in the Philippines where many Chinese citizens …
Read More »AFP Chief tells fishermen: Don’t be afraid to fish in WPS, it is ours
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. answers questions from the media on June 14, 2024. (Photo courtesy of DPC Pool) “Don’t be afraid to fish in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), it is ours.” This was the message of Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) …
Read More »SWS survey shows Filipinos’ quality of life remains steady in Q1 2024
Photo from Unsplash A nationwide survey conducted by the Social Weather Stations (SWS) from March 21 to 25 revealed that 30 percent of Filipinos expressed an improvement in their quality of life, while 25 percent reported a decline compared to 12 months ago. The SWS survey results, released on Friday, …
Read More »House leader wants PAGCOR-run casinos privatized
MANILA – The chairperson of the House Committee on Government Reorganization on Saturday proposed to abolish state-run gaming firm Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) and privatize its self-operated casinos. The proposal of Bukidnon 2nd District Rep. Jonathan Keith Flores seeks to create a Philippine Amusement and Gaming Commission (PAGCOM), which …
Read More »21 rescued Filipino seafarers en route to Bahrain on US ship
Survivors of the March 6, 2024 attack on MV True Confidence in the Gulf of Aden (Photo courtesy of Djibouti Ports Authority X account) MANILA – The 21 Filipino seafarers aboard the Houthi-hit MV Tutor are scheduled to arrive in the Port of Manama, Bahrain Saturday at 5:30 p.m. Bahrain time (10:30 …
Read More »Sharpshooter turned judge takes over NBI
Jaime Santiago, who gained renown in the 1990s as a sharpshooter of the Manila Police District SWAT team before serving as an RTC judge, is sworn in (lower photo) as new director of the National Bureau of Investigation by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin at Malacañang yesterday. Looking on are Santiago’s …
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