Workers are seen constructing a portion of the Lagusnilad underpass in Manila on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023. The local government of Manila has given the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) until Nov. 15 to finish the road rehabilitation but the agency is asking for an extension until Nov …
Read More »In the News
Caritas PH calls for heightened action to address climate crisis
Caritas Philippines president and Kidapawan Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo has called for heightened plans and action against the worsening climate situation. Caritas Philippines president and Kidapawan Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo (Manila Bulletin photo) “There is no question that solutions to the climate emergency must be urgently scaled up and improved …
Read More »Marcos declares PH criminology week on Nov. 3-9
President Marcos has declared November 3 to 9 of every year as Philippine Criminology Week. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of PPA Pool/KJ Rosales) It aims to recognize the importance of the criminology profession in the Philippines, according to Proclamation No. 397 dated Nov. 7 and signed by …
Read More »VP Duterte says she’s not pursuing P500-M confidential fund request
Vice President Sara Duterte is no longer asking Congress to grant its proposed P500-million confidential funds for 2024 because the issue has been “divisive.” Vice President Sara Duterte (Inday Sara Duterte/Facebook) In a statement sent to the media on Thursday, Nov. 9, the official noted the Office of the Vice …
Read More »11 people taken to hospital after school bus crashes into home in Burnaby, B.C., first responders say
Paramedics say 11 people were taken to hospital Thursday morning in Burnaby, B.C., after a school bus crashed into a house on Canada Way at 16th Avenue. Bus smashed into front of house after collision with sedan on Canada Way at 16th Avenue say Mounties Paramedics say 11 people were …
Read More »Police investigating shots fired overnight at 2 Jewish schools in Montreal
Police are investigating whether there is a connection between the two incidents. Front doors struck by bullets but no one was injured Montreal police are investigating after shots were fired at two Jewish schools. Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) spokesperson, Jean-Pierre Brabant, said police received two …
Read More »Marvel delays more films including ‘Deadpool 3’ following end of actors strike
MANILA, Philippines — Marvel Studios has once again shifted its calendar for the release of upcoming films following the end of the 118-day actors strike in Hollywood. As members of the Screen Actors Guild went on strike for a new contract with studios, including higher pay and protections against the …
Read More »Recipe: Vigan Longganisa Lasagna, pasta with a Pinoy twist
MANILA, Philippines — Lasagna is among the Italian pasta dishes that Filipinos love. Well, you can love it even more by injecting a Pinoy twist into it. Why not use Vigan longganisa instead of the usual ground beef (or pork!) in your lasagna? Yes, it can be done and it …
Read More »PHL, Timor-Leste agree to collaborate in fields of civilian commercial aviation, education
Also agree to work on social security pact for professionals President Bongbong Marcos and Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta hold a joint press conference after their bilateral meeting on Friday, Nov. 10./PCO/ (Eagle News) — The Philippines and Timor-Leste have agreed to work together in the fields of civilian commercial aviation …
Read More »Winnie Go gives new meaning to ‘earthly possessions’
MANILA, Philippines — Artist Winnie Go has been to different parts of the world and witnessed what each country has to offer, but the common ground she's found is that the greatest gifts come from Earth itself. Such is the nature — no pun intended — of her latest exhibition …
Read More »