The Times

    By: Rachelyn Pabines   Mass Communication graduate from University of the Philippines (UP) Cebu was captured and detained at Negros Oriental jail after the military charged her of illegal possession of firearms and explosive along with five others. Myles Albisan, 21 years old, together with the other five were brought immediately to the Hall of Justice in the capital of Dumaguete in Negros Oriental to undergo inquest proceedings on the complaint that filed against them by the military . In a radio interview, Albisan admitted that she and her companions are in the village of Luyang, Mabinay town, Negros Oriental just to discuss poverty with farmers there. She denied that the firearms confiscated does not belong to them but to the ‘organization’ she didn’t detailed.   Albisan and her companions were also accused as New People’s army (NPA) guerilla members after they were arrested, allegedly claiming that they are a communist rebels. Henc...

Bonsai competition, lecture, demo slated by: Maja Del Rosario Guiguinto- Hundreds of bonsai hobbyists are expected to participate and showcase their masterpiece artworks at forth coming celebration of Halamanan Festival in this town known as the 'Garden Plants and Landscaping' capital of the country. The much awaited fiesta, which has become a tourist destination outside of the famed-Panagbenga festival of Baguio City, top bills an array of creative floats adorned with the most colorful and attractive flowers from thousands of garden and plant shops in the town. From a dozen of floats during its early years, the number of participating floats from the 14 barangays has swelled to over 50 include participants from other LGUS of Bulacan. Some of the more recent attractions, especially to children, are floats in the shapes of snake, bees, beetle, grasshoppers, ants, frogs, and other insects that are attracted to the scent of garden flowers. Engr. Cecilio 'Boy' Reyes, pr...

Beautiful Bohol Tourist Spots by: Maja Del Rosario A beguiling island which is home to the iconic Chocolate Hills which are thousands of dome-shaped chocolate colored limestone hills situated in the province's central portion. Bohol is also known for the Queen Bee Farm, the Loboc River Cruise, white sand beaches and dive sites in Panglao Island, centuries old stone churches, the gigantic Humpback Whales, the mischievous dolphins, the flying lemur and the tarsier, the world's smallest primate. A wonderful blend of nature and culture. Bohol is the prime eco-cultural tourist destination in the Philippines. The island boasts of a rich heritage of centuries old churches, peculiar musical instruments and angelic voices. Bohol also boasts of ecological wonders such as the Chocolate Hills of Carmen, the largest man-made forest in the Philippines found in Bilar. The pristine white beaches of Panglao and the acclaimed dive spots scattered all over the province. Add to that a peopl...

        by: Maricris Guerrero   From sex guru to women’s role model. Real quick. If a person were to pick his woman role model, he would definitely pick her mother or grandmother, but Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque was different as he chose Communication Assistant Secretary Mocha Uson as his role model in light of International Women’s Day. For Roque, Uson is a role model for women because she has the potential to make an impact on the lives of many people through her popular social media account where she posts her opinions and updates about the president.   “Naniniwala talaga ako na modelo si Mocha Uson para sa ating kababaihan dahil si Mocha Uson, nakikita natin nagdesisyon siyang magbagong-buhay at talaga namang nagpupursige dito sa kanyang bagong buhay,” Roque said on Friday in a Facebook live interview.   Meanwhile, Akbayan Representative Tom Villarin said that female revolutionary Gabriela Sil...