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When serving God means serving the very poor
By YOLANDA L. PUNSALAN
Susan V. Entong was 11 years old when her drunken father threw a kerosene lamp at her, burning her face and body. For three years, she suffered from festering wounds because hospitals in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental where she lived refused to give her complete medical treatment. She was given a new lease of life when the International Care Ministries (ICM) took her in their custody. »Read More -
PH makes waves in world surfing map
By NORMAN SISON
WITH over 7,100 islands to choose from, the Philippines is known for its postcard-lovely beaches. Of late, it has been making waves on the world map of surfing. »Read More -
Giving a chance to persons with rare diseases
By GIAN C. GERONIMO
FOURTEEN-year-old identical twins John Paul and Peter John Parco and their younger brother Vincent, 13, share something rare. »Read More -
PNoy takes wind out of planned sail to Scarborough
By TESSA JAMANDRE
FORMER Marine Capt. Nicanor Faeldon was all set to sail on Friday to the disputed Scarborough Shoal to make a stand on Philippine sovereignty—until the call from the President came. Former Marine Capt. Nicanor said President Benigno Aquino III prevailed upon him to postpone his trip. He agreed, saying he “trust(s) the wisdom of the government that it will be better for current efforts to resolve the standoff there.” »Read More -
Children of the sea compete as PWD swimmers
Text by MARC JAYSON CAYABYAB, Photos and video by VINCENT GO
WHEN the pistol went off, three swimmers dived off the starting block and splashed into the water to best one another in the 50-meter freestyle competition. »Read More -
Road safety website launched
Text by REYNARD MAGTOTO, Photos and Video by VINCENT GO
ROAD safety advocates launched on Sunday morning a websitein commemoration of the first year of the Decade of Action for Road Safety (DARS), which coincided with the first death anniversary of journalist Lourdes “Chit” Estellawho died in a road accident a year ago. »Read More -
The pros and cons of urban-grown vegetables
By EIMOR SANTOS
WHILE vegetables are packed with nutrients essential to the human body, not all are a hundred percent safe to eat. Environment group Bangon Kalikasan warned that urban-grown vegetables may be contaminated with heavy metals which are detrimental to people's health. »Read More -
Ex-rebel soldier to make ‘patriotic’ voyage to Scarborough Shoal
By TESSA JAMANDRE
A YEAR after he swore allegiance to the flag after being granted amnesty for joining the Oakwood mutiny in 2003, former Marine Capt. Nicanor Faeldon is back. On Friday, he will lead an armada of fishermen to make a stand in the Scarborough Shoal where a tense standoff between Chinese maritime ships and the Philippine Coast Guard continues. »Read More -
Fresh spring in Dario Noche’s step
By ELIZABETH LOLARGA
AFTER decades of doing editorial illustrations and cartoons. Dario Noche is setting his sights higher as a visual artist. In his show at the Conspiracy Bar on Visayas Ave., Quezon City, he reminds viewers of the body of works he has come up with in his long years in journalism. He has roughly 40 black and white illustrations and 15 in color in the exhibit, including original artwork from his Asiaweek stint. »Read More -
Ombudsman may file second impeachment complaint vs Corona
By JOSEPH HOLANDES UBALDE, Interaksyon.com
OMBUDSMAN Conchita Carpio-Morales said Tuesday her office may file a second impeachment case against Chief Justice Renato Corona should the magistrate be acquitted in the ongoing trial by the Senate. »Read More
