By Aurea Calica – President Aquino led yesterday the recognition of Palawan for its various feats – becoming carbon-neutral and being able to take care of the Puerto Princesa Underground River now competing to be one of the world’s new seven wonders of nature.
By Ira Pedrasa – The Philippines has always been ready for divorce, a lawmaker and women’s advocate said. In an interview with ANC, the main proponent of the divorce bill in the House of Representatives, Gabriela Party-list Rep. Luzviminda Ilagan, said this option for couples with failed marriages is Read more »
by NPR STAFF This is the story of a romance that began with a typo. In 2007, Rachel Salazar was living in Bangkok, Thailand, and Ruben Salazar was in Waco, Texas. Their email addresses were nearly identical.
by ANTHONY KUHN Frustration is growing at the slow pace of justice in the Philippines. The trials of those accused of murdering 34 journalists and two dozen others have dragged on for more than 500 days without any conclusive results.
By Anya Santos – Another source of Filipino pride has figured in local fashion news recently. Robin Tomas, the son of veteran actress/comedienne Tessie Tomas, is reportedly debuting his winning t-shirt design from last year’s Supima Design Competition in Bloomingdale’s flagship store in New York this weekend, as reported Read more »
By Patrick Camara Ropeta – A British author has launched a children’s novel set on a Philippine island between Palawan and Boracay, featuring mysterious ‘bayawak’ characters against a mesmerizing tropical background.
