Manila Feature
Black Saturday, Easter Sunday best time for baptismal
A CATHOLIC prelate said Monday that the best time to be baptized is on the night of Black Saturday or during the Easter Vigil.
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RP tops Earth Hour campaign
ABOUT 15 million Filipinos from 647 areas in the country participated in Earth Hour last Saturday, topping the global register in Asia.
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St. Francis: A school for the deaf
AT THE young age of eight, Princess Grace Nagera is not a stranger to life's difficulties.
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Sisters pays tribute to young achievers
WITH its new campaign of taking a greater height, Sisters Sanitary Napkins with its newest endorser Maja Salvador launched a one-day recognition of young people who passionately aim for success.
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Nikki: Billy is not married
ACTRESS-singer Nikki Gil on Friday said Billy Crawford was neither married nor has been married.
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Palace backs Earth Hour
A MALACAÑANG official enjoined Filipinos to join the worldwide Earth Hour by switching off their lights from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m.
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Manila churches to ring bells on Earth Hour
BELLS of parishes under the archdiocese of Manila will be ringing at the start and end of Earth Hour to remind the faithful to support the event on Saturday.
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On writing well
RECENTLY, I read this from a science book: "The increase in the acidity of atmosphere is passed on to terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems through wet and dry deposition via the hydrological cycle."
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Proper nutrition for the elderly
THE elderly - people who are 60 years old and above - is increasing in number in the Philippines today.
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Smallest ‘butanding’ rescued in Sorsogon
AN ENVIRONMENTAL group on Monday announced the discovery of what it touted as “history’s smallest whale shark,” commonly known as “butanding,” in a coastal town in Sorsogon Province.
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Manny owns gasoline station in GenSan
FILIPINO boxing icon Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao has ventured into the fuel business after partnering with publicly listed oil firm Phoenix Petroleum Philippines Inc. (PNX).
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City set to launch program for disabled
THE Makati City Government will launch Monday the first-ever “Search for Disabled-Friendly Tourist Establishments,” as part of its program to promote the welfare of persons with disability (PWDs).
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Cops give flowers, sing 'harana'
ASIDE from securing Metro Manila, policemen on Friday found time to show their romance side to the public as the world celebrates Valentine's Day.
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Cops to spend holiday break
POLICEMEN will have a chance to enjoy the holiday season with their family as they were allowed to take a break either Christmas or New Year's Day.
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