Nov 1, 2021, Dwight de Leon MANILA, Philippines The newly signed Comelec contract solidifies F2 Logistics’ status as the second biggest winner of 2022 poll-related projects, right after Smartmatic, which has secured over P2 billion worth of deals so far The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has inked a P535.999-million contract with F2 Logistics, a company…
Reuters / November 01, 2021 GLASGOW — A U.N. conference seen critical to averting the most disastrous effects of climate change launches amid acrimony on Monday after major industrialized nations were accused of dragging their feet on ambitious new commitments. The COP26 conference in the Scottish city of Glasgow comes a day after G20 big…
By: Zacarian Sarao – INQUIRER.net / October 31, 2021 MANILA, Philippines — Amid floating rumors about a possible tandem, Bayan Muna chairman and senatorial aspirant Neri Colmenares on Sunday said that Sara Duterte agreeing to be the running mate of presidential candidate Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos Jr. “is a thought worthy of Halloween.” “If Sara Duterte…
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…
FB Post of Enteng Romano – October 30, 2021 …if you are voting, or worse, campaigning for Marcos. I can take it, if you choose Pacquiao. At least he’s a pastor who sincerely believes he’s God-sent to save this nation, even though he lacks the skill and experience. I can take it, if you choose…
Xave Gregorio – Philstar.com October 30, 2021 MANILA, Philippines (Updated 2:07 p.m.) — A protest erupted at an upscale restaurant in New York City to object to presidential spokesperson Harry Roque’s nomination by the Philippines to the International Law Commission over accusations that he “failed to uphold international law.” Rallyists from Bagong Alyansang Makabayan – USA and…
Words by Jove Moya October 28, 2021, tatlerasia.com How is your quality of life before and during the pandemic? We can’t count on the fingers of one hand the number of times our local newspapers and online business forums shared utterly disheartening news such as the one disseminated by the Social Weather Stations (SWS) on…
Oct 28, 2021 Reuters (rappler.com) LONDON, United Kingdom Significant behavioral, technological, and socioeconomic transformations are needed to achieve a steep reduction in emissions by 2030 and net zero emissions by 2050 Thirty eight scientific advisers to governments have urged leaders at the upcoming COP26 climate conference to focus on detailed action plans, not just pledges,…