To-do list
I spent the past few days researching on the steps authorities can take to significantly reduce flooding in Metro Manila and beyond.
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Jose Rizal bust draws attention
PARIS — For the Filipinos cheering for Team Philippines here, among the must-dos is a visit to a small place in the Paris 9th district with the bust and pedestal of Philippine national hero Dr. Jose Rizal.
Heritage: Struggles of the past
THE sweltering heat may be unstoppable, but our fiery hearts burned hotter than the summer sun.
25K Japan jobs offered in DMW job fair
SOME 25,000 employment opportunities in Japan are set to be made available to aspiring overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) as the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) holds a special job fair on August 1 at the Robinsons Galleria Ortigas in Quezon City.
800 schools suspend start of classes
ABOUT 800 schools affected by last week's torrential rain and floods that postponed the start of classes on Monday would have to conduct make-up classes, Education Secretary Juan Edgardo Angara said.
Petecio wants the one that got away
PARIS — Though they broke through with medal feats in Tokyo, there’s yearning for Nesthy Petecio, Carlo Paalam and Eumir Marcial to be there on the mountaintop.
98 percent of schools proceed with opening of classes
MANILA, Philippines — Despite the recent widespread damage caused by Typhoon Carina and the monsoon, nearly all schools across the country opened their doors to students yesterday for the beginning of school year 2024-2025.
Donors support Damayan fund drive; relief set
MANILA, Philippines — Kindhearted donors once again heeded the call of The Philippine STAR’s Operation Damayan to raise funds for families that were affected by Super Typhoon Carina last week, with donations and pledges amounting to more than P1 million thus far.