Andres Bonifacio and Jose Rizal--these names and many more are immortalized in history as our National Heroes. We know them because of our school textbooks. Since we were young, we have a bit of knowledge about their lives, achievements, and death. But little do we know about their aspects that make them human just like you and me. They also have their favorite food, little quirks and habits, and anecdotes that we never knew from our school textbooks. Read on and know more about the interesting and unlikely qualities of our National Heroes: Andres Bonifacio: 1. Our Supremo ng Katipunan...

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has been on strike for three months, following a rupture from a 2021 deal with the Federal Government.   Funding for the revitalization of public universities, payment of earned academic allowances, adoption of the University Transparency Accountability Solution (UTAS) as a preferred payment option over the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS), and payment of promotion arrears are among the demands made by the Union. Nigerian students who have been compelled to stay at home during the academic year have begun to express their dissatisfaction with the long-running strike through offline and...

Wow, Manila did a masterpiece again! The image of dirty and sketchy Lagusnilad is nowhere to be seen as the city government inaugurates the rehabilitated walkway this morning.   Photo courtesy of Department of Tourism, Culture and Arts of Manila / Facebook   On Monday, the soft-opening of the now clean and green underpass which connects Intramuros to the Manila city hall was led by the Manila city government to the public.     Walls that were once filled with vandals are now decorated with colorful murals depicting significant events in Philippine history. It also features vibrant photos of Manila’s...

Don’t miss these movies, opening in cinemas in August!   August 7 - It Ends With Us (Columbia Pictures) Cast: Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni, Brandon Sklenar, Jenny Slate Directed by: Justin Baldoni     “It Ends With Us”, the first Colleen Hoover novel adapted for the big screen, tells the compelling story of Lily Bloom (Blake Lively), a woman who overcomes a traumatic childhood to embark on a new life in Boston and chase a lifelong dream of opening her own business. A chance meeting with charming neurosurgeon Ryle Kincaid (Justin Baldoni) sparks an intense connection, but as the two...

Global apparel retailer UNIQLO today announces the launch of The Roger Federer Collection. Created by UNIQLO Creative Director Clare Waight Keller, the collection is a modern compilation of refined, everyday sportswear, inspired by the iconic style—on and off the court—of the UNIQLO Global Brand Ambassador. The Roger Federer Collection features a versatile lineup of contemporary and sophisticated items, with exceptional functionality to wear casually or actively. Combining a refined color expression, and minimalist designs with great attention to detail, each collection piece conveys a sense of elegance, bringing comfort and color to everyday life.   Roger Federer commented: “I am...