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Renowned Filipino Playwright Floy Quintos Passes Away at 63

Manila, Philippines— Floy Quintos, a celebrated Filipino playwright, breathed his last on Saturday morning due to a heart attack, as announced by his family. Quintos, who recently turned 63, succumbed to the heart attack in the hospital emergency room. In a heartfelt Facebook post, his niece Celina Quintos conveyed the news, paying tribute to his…

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Greenbelt 1 Demolition Continues Trend of Losing Locsin’s Makati Architectural Legacy

Leandro Locsin, hailed as a National Artist since 1990, was a creative genius whose architectural legacy remains unparalleled. Every structure he designed bore his distinctive touch, characterized by floating volumes and a delicate balance between lightness and massiveness. Throughout his illustrious career spanning from 1955 until his passing in 1994, Locsin left an indelible mark…

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NDRRMC, urges residents in Northern Luzon to be cautious following a Tsunami warning due to the earthquake in Taiwan

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council is currently urging residents in Northern Luzon to be cautious. This follows the raised tsunami warning by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology due to a magnitude 7.5 earthquake that struck Taiwan earlier this morning. In connection with this, the said department immediately advised residents in…

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Statement by Roque linking former President Erap Estrada to the alleged agreement for the removal of BRP Sierra Madre is unacceptable – Sen. Jinggoy

Senator Jinggoy Estrada considers the statements of a former Palace official linking his father, former President Joseph Ejercito Estrada, to the alleged agreement involving the removal of BRP Sierra Madre from Ayungin Shoal as disappointing and completely unacceptable. In an interview on Tuesday, Harry Roque, former spokesperson for former President Rodrigo Duterte, mentioned that the…

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Czech Republic’s Support Reinforces Philippines’ Position on WPS Issue: Speaker Romualdez

The Philippines solidified its stance in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) following President Ferdinand Marcos’ visit to the Czech Republic. This comes after Czech Republic President Petr Pavel expressed support for the Philippines amidst ongoing issues in the West Philippine Sea. During their bilateral meeting, Pavel emphasized the importance of upholding the rules-based order and…

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Massive Turnout at Navalny’s Funeral Despite Police Warnings

In a powerful show of solidarity, thousands of Russians attended the funeral of Alexey Navalny, a vocal critic of President Vladimir Putin. Ignoring police threats lining the paths to the burial site, mourners, including Navalny’s parents and foreign diplomats, such as Ambassador to Russia Lynne Tracy, gathered to honor the late activist. Notably absent was…

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Baguio City Gears Up for Panagbenga Street Dance and Float Parade Celebration

Baguio City, its Flower Festival Foundation Inc., the city government, and the police are prepared for the upcoming street dance and flower float parade scheduled for February 24 to 25 as part of the 28th Panagbenga Festival. During the Kapihan sa Baguio media conference on February 21, BFFFI Executive Chairman Anthony de Leon expressed excitement…

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Lawmaker Challenges Sen. Marcos to Disclose true information on 2024 Budget

Lawmakers in the Lower House challenge Senator Imee Marcos to substantiate her issues concerning the P5.768-trillion 2024 national budget. The legislators specifically pointed out the bicameral conference committee, where the senator participated and signed the final budget report. According to Lanao del Norte Representative Mohammad Khalid Dimaporo, for those seeking answers, they should refer to…

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