By: Eunice Barbara C. Novio INQUIRER.net /August 04, 2020 In his London flat, Rogelio Braga was busy typing on his laptop, in between answering emails, queries, and interviews from his caseworker. Rogelio was writing a play entitled Miss Philippines. No, it is not about statuesque beauties whose feet barely touched the earth. It is about real women, lesbian,…
DAVAO CITY, Philippines – Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio announced the city has prepared an evacuation area for indigenous people or Lumad who will leave their homes in armed conflict areas. “Yes. No problem. We have a ready evacuation center which is already empty,” the Mayor told reporters in an interview on Monday, February 5. She was…
The Freedom for Media, Freedom for All (FMFA) network believes that citizens should have a say about this issue as the closure of one of the largest networks in the country has disrupted the flow of news and information and the availability of entertainment that have become a part of their lives. It is important…
1. The White Lady of Balete Drive Balete Drive is a long and secluded stretch of road located in Quezon City, Metro Manila. While it is a residential area, it was named for the presence of a giant balete tree—a tree with vines like overhanging limbs. According to folklore, balete trees are often home to…
The city government is eyeing for the increase of the penalties for violators of the anti-smoking decree.
The city government’s Vices Regulation Unit (VRU) said that around five-million peso increase in revenue is expected to be collected by the end of this year due to violations to the anti-smoking ordinance and liquor ban here.