GOING GREEN

Environment-friendly vehicles, such as these electronic jeepneys, join a parade at the Quezon Memorial Circle in Quezon City last Saturday as part of the observance of ‘Global Warming and Climate Change Week’ from November 19 to 25. (Photo by CHARI VILLEGAS)

BIRD’S PLAY

A girl plays with a hornbill, locally known as kalaw, at a park in Pasay City yesterday. With the onset of the holiday season, more visitors are expected in parks and carnivals. (Photo by KJ ROSALES)

RAZON LEADS INTER-SECTORAL ASSEMBLY

Former presidential adviser on the peace process Avelino I. Razon Jr. leads the signing of manifesto endorsed by 50 sectoral groups with the theme ‘Unang Hakbang para sa Pagbabago’ held at the Liwasang Bonifacio in Manila Saturday morning. The former chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) has been endorsed by different organizations to run for mayor of Manila in the May 2010 elections. (Photo by KJ ROSALES)

CHICKEN PRICE INCREASE

Prices of dressed chicken increase from P110-120 per kilo to P130 per kilo in preparation for the holiday season. (Photo by CHARI VILLEGAS) See also article: BoC OKs chicken imports

CLIMATE CHANGE DISCUSSION AT ADVERTISING CONGRESS

Presidential Adviser on Global Warming and Climate Change Heherson Alvarez  answers a question during the panel discussion on global warming and climate change during the 21st Philippine Advertising Congress held at Subic. Other members of the panel are DENR Secretary Lito Atienza and Lory Tan, chief executive officer and vice chairman of the board of trustees of the WWF Philippines.

 

Special Reports

Shroud of Turin real

A Vatican researcher claims a nearly invisible text on the Shroud of Turin proves the authenticity of the artifact revered as Jesus' burial cloth.

 

Ms. Earth 2009 boosts Boracay’s tourism status

Boracay further boosts its fame as the country’s premier beach destination with the staging of the prestigious Miss Earth 2009 beauty pageant.