Harnessing Technical-Vocational Education for Filipino Students(Part 1) “We need technology in every classroom and in every student and teacher’s hand, because it is the pen and paper of our time, and it is the lens through which we experience much of our world.” – David Warlick Continuous Relevant moves were made through the government and […]
Calvary for BBL & Peace Negotiators Christianity’s traditional annual “Calvary” is over now. But for the peace workers and the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law, the long road of Calvary is still continuing. When Philippine chief peace negotiator, Prof. Miriam “Iye” Coronel – Ferrer called me by phone soon after Mamasapano to clarify certain points on […]
PNoy’s Peace Process Killed SAF 44 LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge another, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things…” (Romans 2:1, the Holy Bible). -ooo- PNOY’S PEACE PROCESS KILLED SAF 44: I am tempted to […]
Tightening Water Spigots “There go those stunning roses in the Palo Alto garden of our daughter,” the wife muttered. She had flagged a New York Times article on California Gov. Jerry Brown’s order: Reduce water use. Tightening spigots is a first in California’s history. A four-year drought crested crisis proportions after winter’s record-low snowfalls. A […]
City Lauds Top 10 Taxpayers April 11, 2015 BAGUIO CITY – Baguio city’s top revenue generators in both business and real property taxes were feted in a simple ceremony during the Monday flag raising ceremony at the city hall grounds. DHL Global Forwarding Philippines, Inc. is this year’s top one business taxpayer paying P1,943,000 followed […]
Meteorologist Explains How Typhoon Develops April 11, 2015 LA TRINIDAD – How does a typhoon develop? Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) Meteorologist Danny Galaty explained how a typhoon develops in a lecture delivered to student participants of the Benguet State University National Service Training Program in a Kalikasan Camp held recently. Typhoon […]
Araw ng Kagitingan 2015 April 11, 2015 BAGUIO CITY – The bravery and sacrifices of deceased and surviving World War II veterans were recalled once more during the Araw ng Kagitingan commemoration last Thursday at the Veterans Park. With the theme, “Ipunla ang Kagitingan sa Kabataan, Ihanda ang Beterano ng Kinabukasan,” Congressman Nicasio Aliping, Jr., […]
Radical Change in People’s Attitude, Lifestyle Needed to Avert Climate Change April 11, 2015 LA TRINIDAD – Unless there is a radical change in people’s attitude and lifestyle, the world will continue to experience warming of the climate system. This is according to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) Meteorologist Danny Galaty, […]
Mother of Two Patients Cries Out for Help April 11, 2015 Marissa Pasyalen is a 38-year old former overseas worker with six children, one of whom is bed-ridden and racking up bills in a hospital for pneumonia while another is at home, confined to a wheelchair for bladder, kidney and heart problems. Marissa, who worked […]
City to Check on Business Firms’ Compliance with Parking, STP Requirements April 11, 2015 BAGUIO CITY – Mayor Mauricio Domogan on Monday directed the city buildings and architecture office (CBAO) to check if the owners of commercial buildings at the central business district complied with the parking requirement after the lapse of the grace period […]