The night before someone passes away, one will dream of green pastures that had bundled mist lifting from its grounds. The sun never set and the flowers never wilt, almost as if it were a place of infinite grace that spaced between life and death itself. It was peace manifesting into life beyond reality. Who would have thought that this feeling of peace is something worth yearning in the years to come?
PBBM on nat’l state of calamity: “I don’t think it’s necessary”
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. renounced the notion of declaring a year-long state of national calamity, saying that it is unnecessary since the damage caused by Severe Tropical Storm Paeng did not affect all parts of the country.
Exhibit Nth: The Forgotten Crisis on Climate Action
Every November, the Philippines celebrates Environmental Awareness Month to bring frequently overlooked issues to light, with high hopes of raising public awareness and promoting sustainability around the whole country. Just last June, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) set the theme of this year’s Environment Month, “Aksyon Para sa Natatanging Mundo”, to highlight its persistent commitment to the environment and Filipinos, as it continues to protect the country’s natural resources despite the threats and challenges imposed by the pandemic.
The Ukraine War: Knowing its Grave Economic Impacts, What Happened to All the Reports?
“The audacity of the aggressor is a clear signal to the West that sanctions against Russia are not enough, because they did not understand, did not feel, did not see the world is really determined, really determined to stop this war. You will not hide from this reality. You will not hide from new murders in Ukraine.” Those were the words echoed by Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy last March, during the early developments of what would be a prolonged and devastating battle.
Horror Movies to Sate Your Hunger for Horror this Halloween
By Samantha Orprecio BOO! Today marks a truly ghastly and terrifying holiday: Halloween! Thus, to extend a warm (or not) greeting: Happy Halloween, Ateneans! Whether you are still in the stages of grief over a certain entrance exam (ahem — quite relatable, really) or possibly still in a frenzy of panic over an upcoming one,…
NDRRMC recommends nat’l state of calamity after Typhoon “Paeng” hit PH
In a briefing with President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. last Saturday, October 29, National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) Executive Director Raymundo Ferrer recommended the declaration of a national state of calamity for at least one year to allow access to response funds and implement a price freeze on basic goods.
Marcos allows voluntary wearing of face masks indoors
Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco reported on Tuesday, October 25, that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. agreed to release an executive order declaring the voluntary wearing of face masks indoors.
The decision was made more than a month after Marcos Jr. issued a decree making it optional to wear face masks outdoors, and a week after the Department of Health (DOH) detected 81 cases of the Omicron XBB Subvariant in two regions and 193 cases of the XBC variant in 11 regions.
PH Peso nears all-time low as BOP deficit increases
Following the increase in the Philippines’ balance of payments (BOP) deficit, the Philippine Peso (PHP) nearly depreciated to its all-time low value and is currently pegged at Php 58.986 per $1.
The BOP, or the summary of the country’s worldwide transactions recorded by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) as of September 2022, was publicized last October 21.
Communication or Propaganda?: The Implications of Paul Soriano’s Appointment
Despite out-of-the-blue announcements and undetailed responsibilities, filmmaker and director Paul Soriano was appointed Presidential Adviser on Creative Communications by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Monday, October 17. Witnessed by his wife—famous television and YouTube personality Toni Gonzaga—and son, Soriano took his oath on the same day in Malacañang Palace.
Ex-PNP Chief named DOH Undersecretary
By Aura Sison The Department of Health (DOH) confirmed on Sunday, October 23, that former Philippine National Police Chief Camilo Cascolan has been appointed as an undersecretary of the agency. Cascolan filled the undersecretary position of Roger Tong-an, while the position of assistant secretary was handed to Atty. Charade Mercado-Grande. Along with Lilibeth David, Carolina…
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