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 …
After pandemic losses, the Baguio Pony Boys are starting fresh. The Wright Park Pony Boys Handlers Association, Inc., better known as Pony Boys, remain hopeful a stability in their business is possible. Noelmartin Alquizar, vice president of the Pony Boy’s Association said “Ngayon lang [nagkaroon ng insurance] kasi meron din ‘yong nahulog [na turista] noon …
Sa bawat nagdaang mga pagdinig sa senado sa ilalim ng committee on women, children, family relations, and gender equality sa pangunguna ni Senator Risa Hontiveros tungkol kay Alice Guo at mga POGO Hub na nagsimula noong Mayo 2024 ay lumalala ang bawat eksena habang tumatagal. Makatarungan pa ba ang mga ikinikilos ng ilang senador o …
The number of last surviving Filipino “comfort women” dwindled further with the death of 94-year old Lola Estelita Dy last November 24, 2024 after suffering cardiac arrest. Like other Filipina comfort women, Lola Estelita died still fighting without receiving justice. “Maraming salamat sa buhay mo Lola Estelita,” Kapuso actress Sanya Lopez wrote in her Instagram who plays the character of Teresita Borromeo in the …
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A new report released today by Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), shows that children with tuberculosis (TB) continue to be left behind in the global effort to end the disease. The report, TACTIC: Test, Avoid, Cure TB in Children, surveyed TB policy guidelines in 14 countries* including the Philippines, with a high burden …
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Excessive groundwater extraction, rapid urbanization, tectonic motion, and the natural compaction of sediments contribute to land subsidence worldwide. This issue is worsened by rising sea levels due to climate change, leading to frequent and severe flooding especially during high tides or typhoons, as well as local contexts of hazard management regulations. Jolly Joyce Sulapas, Audrei …
Although it’s a cliche, I might just say it all again, “There’s light at the end of the tunnel.” Tunnels symbolize the darkness and perhaps the darkest days of our lives. Imagine staying in an underground tunnel for 40 days with no light at all! I know we would be saying our most fervent prayers …
Reading is an essential in learning the English language. To intensify our confidence in reading and improve comprehension, we need to enhance our vocabulary. In order to achieve this, having a reading tool is definitely useful. With this, I would like to suggest integrating the tool Reading Coach thru Microsoft Office 365 in order to …
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The context of language in developing instructional materials is critical in shaping their content and structure. It affects how the language is taught, how applicable it is to students, and how well it helps them to use what they have learned in everyday conversations. Language is always used within a context, whether in writing or …
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Councilor Leandro Yangot Jr. has proposed an ordinance mandating restaurants and other similar establishments in the city to disclose the calorie count of every food they serve. The proposed ordinance seeks to prevent the prevalence of obesity in the city. According to Yangot, there is a need to craft policies that address obesity as this …
