The beauty industry is never short on discovering hero ingredients and incorporating them into new product lines that benefit consumers. Leading health, wellness, and beauty retailer Watsons has found just that in the fragrant rose as it introduces the new Prestige Rose from its Naturals line. Crafted with over 90 …
Read More »How devoted mom Sunshine Cruz maintains her radiant beauty
Sunshine Cruz continues to captivate hearts not only with her timeless beauty but also with her unwavering dedication to her family. As a seasoned actress and a hands-on mother to her three daughters Angelina, Sam and Cheska, Cruz is able to effortlessly balance her career and mommy duties while maintaining …
Read More »Should PHL go tit for tat with China?
“Such tit-for-tat actions could fuel a cycle of escalation, leading to a heightened risk of maritime incidents potentially spiraling into open conflict.” Beijing’s repeated use of water cannons in asserting its sovereignty over nearly the entire South China Sea has drawn condemnation from various quarters, with militant critics clamoring for …
Read More »Way forward
“Amending the EPIRA to give more teeth to the ERC and even the DoE pursuing abusive big corporations in the power industry may work.” Halting trade in the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) whenever the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines declares a red alert on supply is a bold …
Read More »Philippines slides down 2 places in 2024 World Press Freedom Index
Demonstrators light candles at a rally calling for justice following the murder of a Philippine radio broadcaster, in Quezon City in suburban Manila on October 4, 2022. (AFP / Jam Sta. Rosa) MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has sunk two spots to place 134th out of 180 countries in this …
Read More »Nacionalista, Lakas welcome PFP alliance
The Lakas–Christian Muslim Democrats (CMD) and Nacionalista Party (NP) said they welcome President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.’s invitation to form an alliance with the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP) for the midterm elections next year. The President earlier extended the invitation during the oathtaking of 33 new members of the PFP …
Read More »Senator renews call for new round of pay increase for gov’t workers
Senator Jinggoy Estrada (Photo courtesy of Senate PRIB) MANILA – Senator Jinggoy Estrada has called for a new round of salary increase spread over four years for approximately 1.9 million government employees. Estrada recently filed a bill for Salary Standardization Law (SSL) VI, outlined under Senate Bill (SB) No. 2611. The bill proposes …
Read More »Coast Guard District Palawan gets 4th high-speed response boat
SAFE VOYAGES. Fr. Rinante Bose, also a coast guard officer, blesses High-Speed Response Boat 011 during its official launch on Friday (May 3, 2024). The 40-foot boat was described as relatively small but very fast and nimble, and can easily evade or maneuver around whatever obstacles it may encounter in the ocean. (Photo courtesy of Coast …
Read More »Kids study in overheated slum as Philippines shuts schools
Jalian Mangampo (R) does homework while her younger brother Sherwin browses his phone at their house in Manila on April 30, 2024. – The Philippines shut down more than 47,000 schools nationwide as the temperature in Manila crossed a record high, clocking 38.8 degrees Celsius (101.4 degrees Fahrenheit) at the …
Read More »With 10,000 jeepneys to be taken off the road, commuters fear undersupply of public transpo
A woman cools off with a folding hand fan inside a passenger jeepney in Manila on April 25, 2024. Extreme heat is scorching parts of South and Southeast Asia, prompting health warnings from authorities as high temperatures are recorded across the region. (AFP / Ted Aljibe) MANILA, Philippines — Mobility …
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