Scientists have a new term for expressing the feeling of loss that comes from losing the pristine dark skies that allow for good stargazing. They call it “noctalgia,” or “sky grief.” Get out into the countryside or visit an observatory, experts advise. Earlier this year, in a letter to the …
Read More »World Food Day 2023: Dealing decisively with hunger, malnutrition
As the Philippines joins today the worldwide observance of World Food Day, two imperatives emerge. First, there is need to end involuntary hunger; and second, proper nutrition of newly born children must be assured. In the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey held mid-year, at least 10.4 percent of Filipino …
Read More »Resist foul designs
The temporary displacement of the Palestinians, however, is necessary since Israel now considers north Gaza a war zone. Formidable forces are employing deception against Israel, many of which have yet to come out in the open, as the war against the extremists Hamas intensifies. Even reports in the media are …
Read More »PH raises Alert Level 4 over Gaza
All 131 Filipinos have left the area as gov’t triggers forced repatriation All 131 Filipinos have left northern Gaza where an Israeli ground attack seemed imminent as the Department of Foreign Affairs raised crisis alert level 4 in the Palestinian enclave on Sunday. The Philippine government, however, is still trying …
Read More »House official website ‘fully restored’ after cybersecurity breach
RESTORED. The official website of the House of Representatives is now accessible and operational a day after the cyber incident. House Secretary General Reginald Velasco on Monday (Oct. 16, 2023) said the investigation into the “unauthorized access” is ongoing in coordination with relevant law enforcement agencies. (Screengrab from https://www.congress.gov.ph/) MANILA – The House …
Read More »Ouch! PH to lose P7.4-B remittances if Pinoy caregivers, nurses flee amid Israel-Hamas war, says solon
At a Glance The raging conflict between Israeli forces and Hamas rebel fighters could end up being costly for the Philippines, says Surigao del Sur 2nd district Rep. Johnny Pimentel. (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The raging conflict between Israeli forces and Hamas rebel fighters could end up being costly for …
Read More »House bloc affirms support for Romualdez’s leadership
(File photo) MANILA – A major bloc in the House of Representatives affirmed its support for Speaker Martin Romualdez amid the chamber’s recent move to realign PHP1.23 billion in confidential funds in the proposed 2024 national budget to agencies in charge of protecting the Philippines’ territorial rights in the West Philippine …
Read More »Palace declares food stamp as flagship program
Malacañang has issued Executive Order (EO) No. 44 declaring the “Walang Gutom 2027: Food Stamp Program” as a flagship program of the administration through the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). “The DSWD shall undertake the necessary steps for the successful implementation and expansion of the Food Stamp Program …
Read More »LTFRB ‘whistleblower’ asks NBI to postpone probe
Suspended LTFRB Chairman Teofilo Guadiz III Former Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) official Jeff Tumbado confirmed that he has received a subpoena from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), but has requested a postponement of an impending investigation. The NBI subpoena details Tumbado’s allegations of corruption in the …
Read More »House website hacked, defaced
The website of the House of Representatives was hacked Sunday, House Secretary General Reginald Velasco said. “Immediate steps have been taken to address the issue,” Velasco said in a statement. He said the House is working closely with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating …
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