Zara Alvarez, 39, a leader of campaigns against human rights violations including the group Karapatan, was gunned down by unidentified perpetrators at around 8:00 in the evening on Monday, August 17, along Sta. Maria Street in Eroreco, Barangay Mandalagan, Bacolod City, just a week after peace consultant and farmer activist Randall Echanis was murdered. “What is beginning to look like killing spree of human rights defenders, peace advocates, and vocal critics in an attempt to sow terror and cower us into silence, especially now with the Anti-Terrorism Act in place,” Karapatan said. According to the group, Alvarez was imprisoned for...

The social media community is mourning after the passing of one of today’s YouTube sensations, Emman Nimedez, battling acute myeloid leukemia.     Peachy Santos, Nimedez’s girlfriend, shared the bad news on the social media star’s official Facebook page. She wrote: “Our beloved Emman Nimedez joined our Creator at 1:00 am today, August 16, 2020, Sunday. He was with his family during the time of his passing at St. Luke’s Medical Center – Quezon City.   “Our family is thankful to everyone who offered prayers and showed support,” she said. Funeral details will be announced in the next days. We...

Yes, his dream of reaching the skies is not yet really over! The reporter-turned-pilot Steve Dailisan is all set to take off with a new airline company after dealing with the heartbreak of losing his ultimate dream job as a pilot due to the COVID-19 pandemic.     On August 16, Dailisan shared the good news on his Instagram account about his newfound beginnings in one of the country’s top airline companies, AirAsia as the newest public affairs manager. He posted photos of himself wearing an AirAsia jacket, as well as one in a suit. “A few months ago, I...

Opening of classes for the school year 2020 has been moved to October 5, 2020, ten days before its supposed start on August 24, as announced by the Department of Education Secretary Leonor Briones on Friday, August 14, 2020. Watch the DepEd press conference earlier today here: “As per the memorandum from the Office of the President, based on our recommendation, we will defer the opening of classes to October 5,” Briones said. "We trust that this is the final adjustment of the school opening. Even with the implementation of [modified enhanced community quarantine], we will use this time to...

Good news, we can now score great deals from our favorite budget-friendly go-to shops online. The famous Taytay Tiangge known for its low-price quality fashion items is now making waves online.   Photo courtesy of Taytay Local / Facebook   Since it’s still unsafe to go out to buy clothing essentials to continue your ‘OOTD’ habit at home, you can now shop in the comfort of your homes from Taytay Tiangge through their social media accounts and website of Taytay Local!   Screenshot from https://taytaylocal.com/       Taytay Local will help you connect with local suppliers of essentials you need—from...