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    • DepEd greenlights Islam-friendly curriculum for ARMM

      loQal - 16 hours ago

      By Alexander VillafaniaLAMITAN CITY, BASILAN–By June, Islamic-friendly curriculums will be implemented in the Autonomous Region for Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) in an effort to provide basic education to cultural diverse sectors in the country.The Islamic curriculum is part of a P300 million allocation to fund programs that implement Madrasah (Islamic education) and upgrade training of azatids (Muslim teachers), according to the Department of Education (DepEd).The curriculum was initially implemented in Lamitan City in Basilan. ... More » DepEd greenlights Islam-friendly curriculum for ARMM

    • 70% of travelers to save time from 'integrated' airport terminal fees

      loQal - 16 hours ago

      By Anna ValmeroPASAY CITY, METRO MANILA—About seven in ten passengers of domestic airline flights will save time from lining up once an order integrating terminal fees in the cost of plane tickets takes effect.The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) and the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) inked an agreement with major airline companies on integrated terminal fees for domestic flights that will be implemented by August 1. ... More » 70% of travelers to save time from 'integrated' airport terminal fees

    • Child rights advocates push for law banning corporal punishment

      loQal - Tue, May 22, 2012

      By Alexander VillafaniaQUEZON CITY, METRO MANILA—Corporal punishment or inflicting physical pain as punishment is said to have both short and long term negative effects on a child's behavior.Advocates against it are pushing for the passage of a bill that bans corporal punishment, stating that parents must learn to use positive discipline approaches to help children grow up better. ... More » Child rights advocates push for law banning corporal punishment

    • After Diablo III launch, E-Games eyes long-term partnership with Blizzard

      loQal - Tue, May 22, 2012

      By Alexander VillafaniaMAKATI CITY, METRO MANILA—Last May 15, the Philippines became one of the first countries to have launched one of the most anticipated video games this year, US-based publisher Blizzard's Diablo III.The game's local launch was organized by Philippine publisher IP E-games, which had previously launched StarCraft II, another Blizzard game. With both games already under IP E-Games's belt, the company is dead set on bringing on a stronger partnership with the giant global publisher. ... More » After Diablo III launch, E-Games eyes long-term partnership with Blizzard

    • Pinoys mourn death of 'Jonah Hex' creator Tony DeZuniga

      loQal - Tue, May 22, 2012

      By Anna ValmeroQUEZON CITY, METRO MANILA—For each Pinoy comic book artist and avid comics reader, Tony DeZuniga was a hero—not because he donned a suit and wielded superpowers. He was a hero for inspiring young and even not so young artists to nurture their creative passion and always give their best in what they do.On Friday morning, a report of him succumbing to death from complications of a stroke and pneumonia was mourned by the international comic book industry. ... More » Pinoys mourn death of 'Jonah Hex' creator Tony DeZuniga

    • DOT's 'It's more fun in the Philippines' campaign goes global

      loQal - Thu, May 10, 2012

      By Nikka GarrigaMANILA CITY, METRO MANILA—It's  more fun in the Philippines goes global as the Department of Tourism (DoT) rolled out a new TV commercial promoting Philippine travel destinations on international cable news channel CNN.The 30-second video features a compilation of memes of the viral “It's more fun in the Philippines,” campaign which were all made and contributed by the public.From the first three photographs initiated by the agency, there are now over 12,000 versions of the material. ... More » DOT's 'It's more fun in the Philippines' campaign goes global

    • Car enthusiast turns hobby into business

      loQal - Thu, May 10, 2012

      By Nikka GarrigaPARANAQUE CITY, METRO MANILA—Bernard Liberia's passion for cars began with a career in the local automotive industry back in the late 1990s, some years before he ventured into car dealership.He then shifted careers as a printer for a while. Though his printing press business was doing well, Bernard's clients will often call and visit him for advice on car-related concerns.Eventually, Bernard decided to go back to dealing with cars full-time along with a business partner. This time with a car wash/car exchange enterprise. ... More » Car enthusiast turns hobby into business

    • Ragnarok Online adds Filipino flavor to online game

      loQal - Thu, May 10, 2012

      By Alexander VillafaniaMANILA CITY, METRO MANILA—Almost nine years since it first broke into the Philippine online gaming scene, Ragnarok Online is getting a new patch called Port Malaya, which will be based on Philippine folklore.The Korean massively online role-playing game is published in the Philippines by Level Up! Online, which is licensed by Playweb Games, Inc. It is the oldest online game in existence in the Philippines.The new patch will be the 25th such update since Ragnarok Online was introduced globally in 2002 by Korean developer Gravity. ... More » Ragnarok Online adds Filipino flavor to online game

    • Group urges doctors to volunteer for medical missions

      loQal - Wed, May 9, 2012

      By Alexander VillafaniaDAVAO CITY, DAVAO DEL SUR—For nearly 40 years, Maharlika Charity Foundation (MCF) has been doing medical missions in some of the most remote places in the Philippines, especially in provinces in the South.Organized by a group of visionary doctors, the MCF has helped thousands of people with visual impairment and dental deformity, especially those living in war-ravaged provinces.The MCF, founded by a group of volunteer dentists and ophthalmologists in Davao City in 1973, was established as a way to reach out to Filipinos displaced by conflict in remote parts of Mindanao. ... More » Group urges doctors to volunteer for medical missions

    • DepEd policy protects children from bullying

      loQal - Wed, May 9, 2012

      By Nikka GarrigaPASIG CITY, METRO MANILA—The Department of Education (DepEd) issued a landmark policy that aims to protect children from violence in the school environment, including bullying.The Child Protection Policies and Guidelines will safeguard the welfare of children from all forms of violence and exploitation that may be inflicted by adults, persons of authority, and their fellow students.The policy will be used to develop information, reporting system and recommendation to address and prevent child abuse. ... More » DepEd policy protects children from bullying

    • Boatman appeals to tourists to help preserve the beauty of Zambales

      loQal - Mon, May 7, 2012

      By Anna ValmeroSAN ANTONIO, ZAMBALES—For boatman Jonathan Abarra, the growing popularity of the province as a beach and island-hopping destination among local and foreign tourists is a big boost to his income.As a fisherman before, he will be lucky to earn P500 in three days. Today, as a boatman and tour guide, he can earn the same amount or more in just a day—enough to bring food to the table and save money to send his three young children to school. ... More » Boatman appeals to tourists to help preserve the beauty of Zambales

    • Asian giants must unite to overcome economic issues—ADB

      loQal - Mon, May 7, 2012

      By Alexander VillafaniaPASAY CITY, METRO MANILA—The three major regions of Southeast Asia, China, and India, must work together for Asia to overcome economic challenges, according to a top executive from the Asian Development Bank (ADB).“The People’s Republic of China, could reach high-income country status, while the Associated of Southeast Asian Nations as a whole and India would be close behind. ... More » Asian giants must unite to overcome economic issues—ADB

    • Filipino students to present research in Intel science tilt

      loQal - Mon, May 7, 2012

      By Nikka GarrigaMAKATI CITY, METRO MANILA—Eight young Filipino students will represent the country at this year's Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF).The delegates will present their own research studies that aim to build awareness in prevalent social, ecological and economic issues.One of the participants, 17-year old Elson Ian Galang, will present an eco-friendly and economically-competitive version of a fabric made of fibers from fragrant screw pine or pandan. ... More » Filipino students to present research in Intel science tilt

    • DepEd launches website for Palarong Pambansa 2012

      loQal - Thu, May 3, 2012

      By Alexander VillafaniaPASIG CITY, METRO MANILA—In  an effort to spur interest among Filipinos regarding the Palarong Pambansa 2012, the Department of Education (DepEd) has activated a website (http://www.palarongpambansa2012.com/) specifically for the upcoming event.This will be the first time that DepEd launched a website for the annual Palaro, which is attended by some 10,000 student athletes in different sporting categories.The website will post updates regarding each event and corresponding venues, including a photo gallery featuring the athletes. ... More » DepEd launches website for Palarong Pambansa 2012

    • Drink 13 glasses of water to rehydrate this summer

      loQal - Thu, May 3, 2012

      By Anna ValmeroQUEZON CITY, METRO MANILA—With summer temperature in the Metro rising above 36 degrees, the Department of Health (DOH) urged the public, especially senior citizens, to drink at least 13 glasses of water to avoid dehydration and heat stroke.The regular eight glasses of water daily intake is not enough during the warm season especially with high temperatures that can cause heat stroke and other heat-related illnesses, said DOH assistant secretary and chief of the National Epidemiology Center Eric Tayag. ... More » Drink 13 glasses of water to rehydrate this summer

    • Bill seeks to curb AIDs as 10 new Pinoys get HIV daily

      loQal - Wed, May 2, 2012

      By Anna ValmeroQUEZON CITY, METRO MANILA—Last March, the country hit a record of ten new daily cases of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), prompting the need for a legislation to help prevent and curb the spread of the infection from becoming a full blown epidemic.A total of 313 Filipinos were diagnosed with HIV last March, contributing to a rise of a total of 799 cases for the first three months of the year—a 65 percent rise from last year's 483 cases in the same quarter. ... More » Bill seeks to curb AIDs as 10 new Pinoys get HIV daily

    • DepEd all set for K to 12 education program

      loQal - Wed, May 2, 2012

      By Nikka GarrigaPASIG CITY, METRO MANILA—The country's formal education system will now take its monumental shift with the formal launching of the K to 12 reformed basic education program on June.Full implementation is set this year, starting with the universal kindergarten program. Filipino children aged five years-old are now required to spend two years in kindergarten before entering Grade 1.Grades 11 to 12 will be added in the high school level for academic school years 2016 to 2017 and 2017 to 2018. ... More » DepEd all set for K to 12 education program

    • Rediscovering the historic 'farola' at Capones Island

      loQal - Wed, May 2, 2012

      By Anna ValmeroSAN ANTONIO, ZAMBALES—A visit to Capones Island is incomplete without climbing up the iconic white lighthouse that has been guiding sailors navigating Manila and Subic over the past century.I first set my eyes on the beautiful island of Capones sometime in 2006 during a summer getaway with friends. The Spanish-era light house stood out against the backdrop of blue skies and the turquoise sea below.It took seven years of construction before the lighthouse went into operation on July 16, 1890. ... More » Rediscovering the historic 'farola' at Capones Island

    • Semicon industries promote metalworks dev't in PH

      loQal - Wed, May 2, 2012

      By Alexander VillafaniaQUEZON CITY, METRO MANILA–The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) sealed a partnership with several industry and academic institutions to help promote the Philippines’ metal and electronics industries.The DOST’s “MakiBayan” (short for Makina at Teknolohiya para sa Bayan) is aimed at building the Philippines’ metalworks, machinery, and electronics industries through partnerships that would have best-of-breed technologies to be shared and co-developed among partner consortiums. ... More » Semicon industries promote metalworks dev't in PH

    • Poverty, inequality still an issue in developing nations

      loQal - Wed, May 2, 2012

      By Alexander VillafaniaPASAY CITY, METRO MANIL A—Despite improvements to alleviate poverty in developing nations in the Asia Pacific region, a lot of work still has to be done to achieve growth and equality.“The region still faces significant long-term challenges, high among these is the issue of rising inequality,” said Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Haruhiko Kuroda during the fourth Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors. ... More » Poverty, inequality still an issue in developing nations

    • Friendster gets 'makeover' to cater to Pinoy gamers

      loQal - Mon, Apr 30, 2012

      By Alexander VillafaniaMAKATI CITY, METRO MANILA–Believe or not, Friendster is still alive but is no longer the social networking site that most Filipinos remember.Once popular, the company has re-engineered itself to become a social gaming portal. However, there isan underlying business model that the company expects would put it back to prominence.Currently, majority of Friendster’s content is made up of browser-based Flash games. ... More » Friendster gets 'makeover' to cater to Pinoy gamers

    • Davao dancer showcases Filipino talent in Argentine tango

      loQal - Mon, Apr 30, 2012

      By Nikka GarrigaMAKATI CITY, METRO MANILA—In an art form that is mostly dominated by Southern Americans, Davao dancer Ely Damasin wants to show the world that Filipinos can also groove to the rhythm of the Argentine tango.A well-rounded artist in his own right, this Davaoeño dancer started learning the craft at the age of 13 from modern routines like hip hop to ballroom, the standard and salsa.What truly captured Damasin, however, was mastering the Argentine tango. ... More » Davao dancer showcases Filipino talent in Argentine tango

    • Samsung releases Internet-ready SmartTVs

      loQal - Wed, Apr 25, 2012

      By Alexander VillafaniaTAGUIG CITY, METRO MANILA–Samsung Electronics Philippines has upped the ante in the Internet TV wars with the recent launch of several of its new audio-visual home entertainment systems.Two of the flagship devices are the second-generation Smart TVs beefed up to include a number of technologies not present in the competitor’s lineup.The two new TV models, the Smart TV ES7500 and the ES8000, are closer to being home computers than TVs by incorporating features such as hardware and software upgrades, essentially future-proofing the units. ... More » Samsung releases Internet-ready SmartTVs

    • Sulit website helps 'netpreneurs' grow local businesses

      loQal - Wed, Apr 25, 2012

      By Nikka GarrigaMANDALUYONG CITY, METRO MANILA—Local classified ads website Sulit.com.ph is beefing up its deals for the online consumer public in an effort to boost the e-commerce sector in the country.The website recently launched a six-month marketing campaign that streamlines three easy steps—Hanap, Usap, Deal—which lets both buyers and sellers better communicate and conduct transactions through community forums and expanded purchasing processes.“E-commerce is still in the infancy stage here in the Philippines. ... More » Sulit website helps 'netpreneurs' grow local businesses

    • Airports get 'makeover' to attract more tourists

      loQal - Thu, Apr 19, 2012

      By Alexander VillafaniaDAVAO CITY, DAVAO DEL SUR—Hoping to improve the image of the Philippines’ tourism industry, the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) is set to upgrade the country’s international airports.In a statement during the first Equator Asia Air Access Forum in Davao City, DOTC Undersecretary Jose Perpetuo Lotilla said that the upgrading of the international airports is pegged on the agency’s target of 10 million foreign tourists and 30 million domestic travelers over the next four years. ... More » Airports get 'makeover' to attract more tourists

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