The author takes us on a wild ride through North Sudan, highlighting the trials and tribulations that come with exploring the unknown. I am Jun Lawrence Espinosa. My wife and I just escaped from the fighting in war-torn Sudan. I had been living and working as a drama teacher at …
Read More »Is virtual reality the future? Apple’s betting on it, but VR experts say we may not be there yet
On Monday, Apple unveiled a new product that’s either revolutionary, or very expensive hype, depending on whether you read the company description of the Vision Pro or media reviews of its unveiling. Costing $5K, the new Apple Vision Pro headseat is the latest big bet on virtual and augmented reality. …
Read More »Space technology as a tool for development
LAST Monday, a rocket was launched at Cape Canaveral in Florida on a resupply mission to the International Space Station. The rocket was also carrying two of the Philippines newest cube satellites, or CubeSats, that will eventually be deployed on an orbit 400 kilometers above the Earth. The CubeSats, Maya-5 …
Read More »Ready or not, here comes RCEP
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement, also known as RCEP, took effect in the country on June 2, 2023. This is major economic news that will impact almost all sectors of trade and industry. Surprisingly, many Filipinos are still unaware what RCEP is. Ask your seatmates now if they …
Read More »Proactive approach needed to clean up maritime sector
THE National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) should be commended for carrying out a thorough and relatively swift investigation into the responsibility for February’s disastrous oil spill off Mindoro. However, the scope of the investigation, taken together with the country’s often dubious record of maritime safety, indicates that much more can …
Read More »Sen. Marcos seeks inquiry into US proposal for PH to ‘house’ Afghans
SEN. Maria Josefa Imelda “Imee” Marcos has called for an inquiry into the United States’ (US) reported proposal to the Philippines to “temporarily house” special immigrant visa applicants from Afghanistan. The senator on Thursday filed Resolution 651 seeking the inquiry. She said these Afghans, who are allegedly US supporters, will …
Read More »Lawmakers hail Speaker for ‘taking moral high road’ amid attacks
Leaders of the House of Representatives have lauded Speaker Martin Romualdez for remaining focused on his countless responsibilities while he has been on the receiving end of Vice President Sara Duterte’s apparent attacks, saying he has taken the “moral high road.” Reps. Elpidio Barzaga Jr. and Luis Raymund Villafuerte of …
Read More »Defense chief: PH not a pawn in SCS conflict
Newly appointed Defense chief Gilbert Teodoro said the Philippines is not a pawn in the geopolitical maneuvering in the South China Sea. Reacting to Chinese criticism of recent moves by the administration, Teodoro said the Philippines should not be questioned in its initiatives to bolster its defensive capabilities. “Just like …
Read More »‘Don’t tamper with Maharlika’
Senators warn economic team vs. changing provisions in IRR Senators vowed to keep a keen eye on economic managers crafting the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) bill once it is enacted into law and warned of “criminal consequences” if the Congress-approved measure is tampered …
Read More »Pimentel: Bring back ‘hastily approved’ Maharlika bill to plenary for reconsideration
SENATE Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel 3rd said Congress can fix some errors in the “hastily-approved” Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) bill by recalling its approval and bringing it back to the plenary for reconsideration. The senator was referring to what he described as “glaring errors and discrepancies” in the MIF …
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