Philippine Canoe Kayak Dragonboat Federation (PCKDF) president Leonora Escollante, International Canoe Federation (ICF) President Thomas Konietzko, Puerto Princesa City Mayor Lucilo Rodriguez Bayron, ICF official Uli Schreck and ICF Dragon Boat Commission Chair Dr. Wai-Hung Luk flash the thumbs up sign after the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding for …
Read More »Vice Ganda on achieving beauty inside out
In an industry that rewards youth, TV host and comedian Vice Ganda proudly proves that age — and the wisdom that comes with it — is something to be proud of. Fresh from his much-talked-about birthday bash, Vice Ganda joined businesswoman Anna Magkawas at The Manila House in Bonifacio Global …
Read More »Airbus net profit soars 28% in January-March
PARIS: European aviation giant Airbus posted a 28-percent increase in first-quarter profit on Thursday through rising deliveries and production, a day after archrival Boeing reported a loss. Airbus’ net income in the first three months rose to 595 million euros ($637 million) while revenue grew 9 percent to 12.8 billion …
Read More »El Niño is nearing its end. Does that mean global temperatures will cool down in 2024?
La Niña is on its way, but global temperatures are so warm already that some climate scientists say it may not have as much of a a cooling effect this year as in the past. March was the 10th month in a row with record-breaking temperatures. Last year, the planet …
Read More »We are not alone
“Likewise a first, the Philippine Coast Guard will join Balikatan to provide perimeter security.” This year’s Balikatan, the 39th version of the largest joint military exercise held annually between the Philippine Armed Forces and the US military, was kicked off last Monday by nearly 17,000 troops — 5,000 Filipinos, 100 …
Read More »We have a statesman
“What is lacking is a united front in the political front, which is traditionally fractious.” Being adept at navigating increasingly difficult foreign affairs is becoming the hallmark of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., who is following in his father’s footsteps. PBBM, nonetheless, has made his mark in the community of …
Read More »Patriotism is alive among Filipinos amid new challenges—Marcos
The spirit of patriotism and nationalism are alive as President Marcos on Saturday, April 27, expressed admiration for how Filipinos are facing new challenges, including oppression, poverty, and hunger. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. leads the commemoration of the Victory at Mactan in Lapu-Lapu City on Saturday, April 27, 2024. …
Read More »Severe El Niño resurrects doomed town
EL NINO’S IMPACT. This aerial photo shows remnants of the centuries-old town of Pantabangan that reemerged after a dam’s water level dropped amid a drought that has affected many parts of the country. AFP Pantabangan—A centuries-old settlement submerged by the construction of a dam in the northern Philippines in the …
Read More »PISTON announces transport strike from April 29 to May 1
A jeepeney driver raises a clinched fist during a rally to coincide with their transport strike in Caloocan City, suburban Manila on March 6, 2023. Operators of traditional public jeepneys are holding a weeklong strike in various cities across the Philippines from March 6 to 12, 2023 to protest against …
Read More »Comelec hopeful to register at least 3M voters by Sept. 30
(PNA photo by Robinson Niñal Jr.) MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is hopeful to at least meet its projected number of voter applicants for the 2025 midterm elections. Comelec chair George Garcia said Saturday that they are 700,000 away from their targeted three million voters. The deadline for registration …
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