FORMER president Rodrigo Duterte topped the list of prospective 2025 senatorial candidates in a survey conducted by Publicus Asia. In its second quarter Pahayag survey, Duterte got 51 percent among respondents, a slight dip from the 55 percent he received in the first quarter survey. Former President Rodrigo Duterte. PRESIDENTIAL …

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Wednesday, June 21, hailed those behind the manufacturing and administering of the Covid-19 vaccines as he credited them for allowing society to return to normalcy. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivers his speech during the launch of the bivalent Covid-19 vaccination at the Philippine Heart …

The Philippines may run out of nurses in three to five years if nothing is done about their leaving for better-paying jobs abroad, Health Secretary Ted Herbosa said Tuesday. To address this problem, Herbosa proposes granting temporary licenses to board-eligible nursing graduates and have them work as nurses in government …

Infectious diseases specialist Dr. Rontgene Solante yesterday warned that newly detected FE.1 Omicron subvariant may cause severe infection in the vulnerable population. Because of this, he cautioned individuals with comorbidities and the elderly to always wear face masks. He noted that they should always keep their vaccination status up to …

The inoculation of bivalent Covid-19 booster shots officially commenced at the Philippine Heart Center in Quezon City on Wednesday, June 21. Department of Health Secretary Dr. Teodoro “Ted” Herbosa receives his bivalent booster shot administered by Dr. Gerardo Manzo. Over 2,500 healthcare workers also received their jabs after the ceremony. …

IT is double or 200 percent pay for private sector workers who will report to work on June 28, 2023 during the observance of the Eid’l Adha or the Muslim Feast of Sacrifice, according to the Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE). Secretary Bienvenido E. Laguesma issued Labor Advisory 14, …

Asian Swifties may need to adjust their calendars as American pop star Taylor Swift reveals additional concert dates for the highly-anticipated The Eras Tour in Asia and Europe. The 33-year-old artist took to her social media on Wednesday to share the exciting news with her fans worldwide. “EXCUSE ME HI I HAVE SOMETHING TO …

Art Lounge Manila proudly present Ed Uygongco’s debut solo exhibition entitled “Where the Sky Meets the Sea.” The exhibition showcased a collection of the 93-year-old artist’s ethereal seascapes that demonstrate his attention to detail and masterful strokes that are so evident in his works. Uygongco’s works are a reflection of …

LONDON: The iconic Glastonbury Festival opens its doors on Wednesday, with 200,000 music fans set to descend on a farm in southwest England to see acts including Arctic Monkeys, Guns N’Roses and Elton John. While able to draw the biggest performers from every genre and generation, the long-running festival is equally …

Cynthia Bauzon-Arre grew-up in a home surrounded by mother nature. Little did she know that her exposure to the environment would play a huge role in the career and advocacy she would take later in life. Cynthia is an illustrator and graphic designer since 2018. She has been creating art …