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QUEZON City, Philippines (October 15) – Being a first time voter, you surely have that feeling of excitement and curiosity on how it feels like to go to the precinct, how to vote and how does it feel to see the indelible ink in your index finger. But of course, to fully experience what voting feels like, it is a must that you should first register yourself as a voter in the nearest COMELEC office in […]
Proclamation No. 273, s. 2002 is the policy of the State to conserve, protect and develop the country’s wildlife resources, especially the endemic species, for the benefit of the present and future generations. October is Special Month for the Conservation and Protection of the Tamaraw in Mindoro Infographics designed and research by Clark Jason Mangahas
QUEZON City, Philippines (October 15) – Ever since the McWhirter brothers (Norris and Ross) were assigned to compile a book of records and print it in August 1954, the Guinness Book of World Records has been an all-time best-seller. Millions of people dreamed to have their name included in the book or beat the current record. Recently, the premiere of the Felix Manalo movie has beaten two world records namely: the largest attendance at a film […]
South Korea is losing some of its appetite for rice in favour of wheat as bread and pastries become a trendy new staple. From working mothers, who find toast more convenient to prepare for breakfast, to city dwellers flocking to trendy eateries for baguettes, South Koreans are at the forefront of an Asia-wide trend that has seen wheat demand climb at nearly twice the rate of rice consumption since 2008. “I am very busy in […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (October 15) – Admit it or not, some of us are having difficulty when it comes to reviewing for an exam. Whether it is a summative, periodical, prelim, mid-term, or finals exam – it does not matter, it’s so hard to review, right? With this article, we aim to help you remove or at least lessen the difficulties that you have when reviewing for a test. By giving you these simple yet effective tips, we […]
MANILA, Oct. 15 (PIA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III has appointed on Monday Alfredo Benjamin Caguioa, Chief Presidential Legal Counsel since 2013, as ad interim Secretary of the Department of Justice (DOJ). Caguioa will be occupying the position previously held by Leila de Lima, who resigned to seek a senate seat. Secretary Caguioa earned a degree in Economics (Honors Program) from the College of Arts and Sciences of Ateneo de Manila University in 1981, and graduated with honors from […]
A Palestinian was shot dead on Wednesday (October 14) after he had attempted to stab paramilitary police at an entrance to Jerusalem’s walled Old City, police said. In video filmed by Al Arabyia, the assailant clad in military-style camouflage clothing appears to be shot when lying on the ground before an officer calls on his comrades to cease firing. Other television footage showed the assailant running with a knife in his hand before shots are […]
U.S. pop star Katy Perry visits a children’s theater company during a visit to Havana. For one afternoon, she was just another Cuban gurl. U.S. pop star Katy Perry, 30, visited Havana’s acclaimed children’s theatre company La Colmenita on Wednesday (October 14) during a visit to the Cuban capital where she met the young performers and caught a special theatre performance from the group. Perry, who started out as a youth gospel singer, visited Havana […]
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton says she does not support the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal, but gives the president credit for taking on the negotiation. U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said on Wednesday (October 14) she does not support the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal because it does not adequately address currency manipulation. Clinton, who announced her opposition to the deal last week, said at a campaign event on Wednesday that she had hoped the […]
In predominantly Muslim Bangladesh, many people drink cough syrup as an alternative to alcohol and addiction to the medication is a problem. The cough syrups that are favoured are the ones that contain codeine, which is banned in the country. However, addicts can still access bottles that are smuggled across the border from India, where it is not illegal. Drugstores in Bangladesh only carry cough medication that contain substances used to replace codeine, which can […]
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton won unexpected support from chief rival Bernie Sanders on Tuesday for her use of a private email server as U.S. secretary of state, helping to defuse an issue that has overshadowed her campaign. Echoing comments she has made before, Clinton said her decision to not use a government email address was a mistake, but she emphasized that she wanted to focus her energy on policy issues that were more important […]
Pacific allies the United States and Australia has issued a warning to china, saying they remain committed to freedom of navigation that includes in the disputed South China Sea where china has built islands. “Together our nations favor peaceful resolutions to disputes and oppose coercion and infringement on well-established international norms, especially in the face of rising tensions in the east and South China Sea. Now, make no mistake, the United States will fly, sail […]
