| |
|
|
 |
 |
|
Girl Scouts of the Philippines 34th National Encampment
The Girl Scouts of the Philippines (GSP) opened this week its 34th National Encampment at the Central Luzon Regional Campsite in Bamban, Tarlac.
Protection for car buyers
Manny Villar
The domestic market for motor vehicles is expanding.
Bitterness and frustration: Same hat?
Francis N. Tolentino
The current US election controversy concerning Barack Obama’s use of the word "bitter" may well resonate in our current political and social landscape, highlighted by the rising price of rice and other basic commodities.
As Democrats punch each other in primary, Republicans cry, ‘More’
David Espo
AP Special Correspondent
WASHINGTON (AP) — If the long-running Democratic presidential race were a play, Republicans would be clamoring for even more after the six-week intermission now giving way to Tuesday’s Pennsylvania primary.
World Book and Copyright Day
April 23 was chosen by the UNESCO’s General Conference in 1996 to pay a worldwide tribute to books and authors, encourage everyone, in particular young people, to discover the pleasure of reading and gain renewed respect for the irreplaceable contributions of those who have furthered the social and cultural progress of humanity.
Life expectancy hits all-time high in US but not in poor areas
Maggie Fox
Reuters Health and Science Editor
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) — Life expectancy may have reached an all-time high for the United States, but it is declining in many poor counties, especially among women, researchers reported on Monday.
Travel: The great longing in a changing Cuba
Silvia Ayuso, dpa
HAVANA (dpa) — Hopes have spread like wildfire in recent days for elimination of the "white card" – the exit permit required to leave Cuba and one of the main hurdles for Cubans longing for travel – amid a wave of reform under new Cuban President Raul Castro.
Pope’s visit boosts US church’s faith
Fr. Bel R. San Luis, SVD
When the German-born Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger became Pope Benedict XVI, not a few joked that now the flock of Catholic Church would be watched by a German Shepherd.
The vine and the branches
John 15:1-8
Freedom of information in Zimbabwe
Florangel Rosario Braid
TODAY, Zimbabwe finds itself at center stage – primarily because of the recent highly disputed election, perceived as the toughest challenge to Robert Mugabe’s hold on power.
Food & oil prices — a double whammy
Fred M. Lobo
International oil price soars to $ 115-$ 117 a barrel even as global food crisis creeps in.
|
|
|
 |
|
