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Binondo and the Chinese guerillas during World War II

Binondo is the center of activities in Manila during the annual Chinese New Year celebrations where thousands gather for the special performances (Dragon/Lion dances), cuisine, lucky charms, prosperity fruits, and boxes of “tikoy”. Considered the first and oldest Chinatown in the world, Binondo was established in 1594 as a permanent settlement for Chinese immigrants, particularly those who had converted to Catholicism and …

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Blind faith and fanaticism in “Isang Himala”

“Waláng himalâ! Ang himalâ ay nasa pusò ng tao, nasa pusò nating lahat! Tayo ang gumagawâ ng mga himalâ! Tayo ang gumagawâ ng mga sumpâ at ng mga diyos” Since its inception, this line from the 1982 film “Himala,” directed by Ishmael Bernal, has been inextricably linked to Nora Aunor. The film follows the folks …

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ComClark receives SEC award for ease-of-doing-business digital solution

ComClark Network and Technology Corp. (ComClark) the parent company of leading fiber internet provider Converge ICT Solutions, has garnered recognition from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its multi-faceted digital solution that serves as the agency’s main system that accepts and processes data from the country’s more than 500,000 corporations. “We are pleased to …

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La Trinidad IP community affirms cooperation with Hedcor

The La Trinidad Indigenous Peoples Organization (LTIPO) expressed their continued support for Hedcor’s 4.5-MW Bineng 3 Hydroelectric Power Plant during the signing of the Free and Prior Informed Consent – Memorandum of Agreement (FPIC MOA), recognizing the company’s contribution to sustainable development within their ancestral domains. Hedcor, AboitizPower’s renewable energy asset manager, has operated the …

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BENECO’S Man-asok hydro gets COC

Cheaper rates mat come soon for Baguio and Benguet as the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) issued the Certificate of Compliance (COC) for the mini hydro power plant of the Benguet Electric Cooperative (BENECO) at Man-asok, Buguias. BENECO general manager Melchor Licoben said. “Man-asok finally being awarded its COC is a big leap in attaining BENECO’s …

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Taas-presyo ng bilihin ramdam sa Baguio

Ramdam sa Baguio City ang taas-presyo ng mga bilihin sa huling bahagi ng 2024. “Pababa, pataas tsaka matumal ang benta… Dahil nga siguro sa bagyo, tignan niyo yung mga nabaha sa baba [Maynila]. Wala nang masyadong pumupuntang mga turista rito… lalo na at mataas ang presyo ng gulay” Ani Marjorie Kidlo, apat na taon nang …

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The social and political landscape of UP Lantern Parade

I have celebrated my birthday week inside the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman campus several times, in most instances coinciding with the traditional Lantern Parade. The parade traverses the UP Academic oval canopied by over a hundred years old sturdy acacia trees that are silent witnesses to the travails of the Diliman denizens. UP normally celebrates the …

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Cayetano pushes for creation of PhilATOM to regulate safe use of nuclear energy in PH

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano on Tuesday stressed the need for a regulatory framework for nuclear energy as he pushed for a bill to establish the Philippine Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority (PhilATOM). The proposed measure aims to enhance the safety, security, and peaceful utilization of nuclear energy in the country. Filed under Committee Report No. 429 …

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A victory for the city and for human rights

Yesterday, the Baguio Human Rights Defenders Ordinance (HRDO) was approved after its third and final reading in the Baguio City Council. The ordinance is the culmination of persistent lobbying by human rights defenders and organizations. It was introduced by Baguio City Councilors Hon. Peter Fianza, Hon. Jose Molintas, Hon. Fred Bagbagen, and Hon. Arthur Allad-iw. …

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Human rights law passed in Baguio

Baguio City – Human rights has been put into fore in the mountain city. Councilor Jose Molintas, Chairman, Committee on Laws celebrated the passing of the Human Rights Defenders Act with hope that protection of advocates will be safeguarded. In time for the celebration of the 76th International Human Rights Day, Molintas said ‘’The Baguio …

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