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WHO and sailing body seek virus tests in Rio Olympic venues

The World Health Organization has asked the IOC to analyze virus levels in Rio de Janeiro's Olympic waters, and the governing body of world sailing says it will start doing its own independent virus tests.

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Mitch Valdes: Cultural identity will make Pinoys soar

According to Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang-Aawit (OPM) Chairman of the Board Mitch Valdes, research says the Philippines has the biggest percentage of population in the field of creative industry. However, the seasoned comic and all-around performer notes that the industry could use a little more government support. “We have (in the country) the biggest number […]

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‘Yolanda’ rebuilding inadequate – UN

The Philippines has not done enough to rebuild after super-typhoon “Haiyan” (Yolanda), as thousands remain in shanties without power or water for nearly two years, a United Nations (UN) representative said yesterday. Many storm survivors in the Visayas have had to endure relocating to evacuation camps up to three times since Yolanda struck in 2013, […]

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What about Filipino?

The K to 12 program for basic education was launched in another effort to help lower our chronic unemployment level and align the country to the world’s 12-year basic education system. In the process, Filipino subjects in the tertiary courses were reduced when the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) revised its Basic Education Curriculum (BEC), moving some Filipino subjects in college to the senior […]

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Click and Mortar

There are fastidious people, those who would nitpick on every bead, every fit, every color, right down to the Pantone number. They are the ones who would look for loose seams and know whether prints and seams are symmetrical on both the right and the left sides (guilty as charged!) before even reaching the counter. Online shopping is not for them, unless they are current it […]

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An accomplished woman

A woman as accomplished as Elaine Rojas Villar should be admired not only for her undeniable sense of beauty and style but also for her humility, compassion, and dedication to advocacy work. A simple yet jovial birthday celebration at Buddha Bar Manila brought together her tres chic friends as well as close relatives. With her flawless silhouette in a Venus-inspired emerald green cocktail dress by Eddie Baddeo, the refined Elaine […]

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Language for pleasure, not pressure

Only in the Philippines do we find Filipino children—born and bred in the country—failing their Filipino subjects, failing at it so badly that they need tutors and remedial classes to save their hides. But this is not a Millennial problem, nor is it a curse that plague the bourgeoisie. The rest of the country does […]

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From the mind to the stage

A costume designer’s sketchpad is the first tangible artifact that is created during the creative process when coming up with any sort of show, be it for the stage or film. Directly from the artist’s imagination and research, the illustrations are the first physical manifestation of creativity as it moves from the mind to the […]

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Who says LIRA Stands for Literatura ni Rio Alma?

When the Rio Alma Poetry Clinic was offered by Prof. Virgilio Almario at the Children’s Communication Center (CCC) where he served as executive director, we were completely clueless. By we, I mean Ariel Dim. Borlongan, Edwin Abayon, and myself who placed third, second, and first respectively in the Gantimpalang Collantes or the Surian ng Wikang Pambansa (SWP)’s Talaang Ginto para sa Tula. Right after the awarding ceremonies at the National Library on April 2, 1985, in celebration of the 197th birth... Читать дальше...

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This Week in Arts & Culture

VISUAL ARTS 1335MABINI presents “STOP LOOK LISTEN,” with contributions from 18 artists, in its premises in 1335 A. Mabini Street, Ermita, Manila. This is the first of a series of exhibitions that will create a platform for critical discussions as an in-depth inquiry into the diversity of artistic practices and approaches within the context of […]

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Panaghoy

Daluyong ng luha’y ’di mapigilan Tanong ng puso’y, saan na nga ba napunta ang ating pagmamahalan? Ang sinabi mong pag-ibig na walang maliw, Ngayon ay tila indayog na sa tugtugin ay wala na sa saliw Mga bulong na puno ng pagmamahal, Ngayon ay hiyawan na ng hindi pagkakaintindihan Minahal mo nga ba ako? O kathang […]

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Data: Nearly 5 dozen give a third of all '16 campaign cash

It took Ted Cruz three months to raise $10 million for his campaign for president, a springtime sprint of $1,000-per-plate dinners, hundreds of handshakes and a stream of emails asking supporters to chip in a few bucks.

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Putin puts Crimean site under federal control after scandal

Russia's President Vladimir Putin on Saturday placed a major archaeological site in Crimea, which he has hailed as the country's most sacred spiritual symbol, under federal control following turmoil over the...

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Luxury Home Auctions Glance

By The Associated Press Sales of luxury homes through auctions have steadily climbed since the economy started recovering, giving sellers an option outside of the traditional list-and-wait method.

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Adam Yates wins Clasica San Sebastian

(Reuters) - British prospect Adam Yates claimed the biggest victory of his career when he won the Clasica San Sebastian one-day race on Saturday.