‘Parking’ and ‘Sagasa’: How are funds inserted in flood control projects?
Nearly every step of the national budget’s journey allegedly becomes an opportunity for some government officials to “insert” funds, and later collect a percentage for themselves, Maki Pulido looks into how corruption begins in flood control projects.
When hope wore yellow: Remembering Pope Francis in Tacloban
It”s been more than ten years since Pope Francis graced Philippine soil, yet for many, including myself, that memory remains as vivid as yesterday.
Visita iglesia, penitensya in the eyes of science, history
As the Philippines is one of the most predominantly Catholic countries in the world, some see that such practices exist due to the immense belief of the Filipinos. However, certain traditions run deeper than the Catholic faith.
The Filipino Rough Riders: The Philippines’ Performers in 1899 America
But unknown to many, Filipinos started to showcase their talents in the United States even before the 1900s. In 1899, a group of three Filipinos was recruited in the US to perform for “Buffalo Bill”s Wild West Show”–a spectacle that featured significant events in American history.
San Jose bishop appointed new head of Tarlac Diocese
Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Roberto Mallari, the current bishop of the Diocese of San Jose in Nueva Ecija, as the new bishop of the Diocese of Tarlac.
Cyclist hurt after ramming a car in San Mateo, Rizal
A 63-year-old cyclist was hurt after ramming his bicycle down a sloped road into a car in San Mateo, Rizal.
Bogo earthquake survivors fix damaged graves before Undas
Despite the challenges they face in repairing their damaged homes and lives in the aftermath of the powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake that recently struck Northern Cebu on September 30, the residents of Bogo City did not forget to care for the final resting places of their loved ones as All Saints” Day or Undas approaches.
Three minor eruptions monitored at Taal Volcano –PHIVOLCS
Taal Volcano in Batangas had three minor eruptions on Sunday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said.
Magnitude 4.9 earthquake hits offshore Davao Oriental
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake was recorded offshore Manay, Davao Oriental on Sunday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said.
Taal Volcano spews 1.2-km ash plume into sky
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Taal Volcano recorded a minor phreatomagmatic eruption at its main crater on Saturday afternoon, sending a 1.2-kilometer ash plume into the sky, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said.
