Marine litter: Threat to health, food security, economy, environment

ATTY. DENNIS R. GORECHO 10/09/2024

Some 352,479 kilograms of trash and debris, ranging from plastics to other waste materials, were collected in 250 coastal sites across the country during the International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) last September 21, 2024. ICC is the world’s…

‘Marinong Filipino: Ligtas na Paglalayag’

ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO 10/04/2024

The theme “Marinong Filipino: Ligtas na Paglalayag” resonated nationwide last week during the celebration of the 29th National Seafarers’ Day (NSD) spearheaded by the Stella Maris Philippines. President Fidel V. Ramos issued Proclamation No. 828 s,1996 declaring August…

Stella Maris Philippines:  Seafarers must guard their votes

ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO 09/26/2024

Government positions should not serve as a means for personal gain or privilege. A reminder from Bishop Ruperto Santos of Antipolo in his homily during the September 22, 2024 mass at the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) headquarters…

Celebrate 29th National Seafarer’s Day, 25th National Maritime Week

ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO 09/19/2024

The Philippines will be celebrating the 29h National Seafarers Day (NSD) this year on September 29, 2024  with the  theme “Marinong Filipino: Ligtas na Paglalayag!”. President Fidel V. Ramos issued Proclamation No. 828s,1996 declaring August 18 as NSD.…

Media should remain a significant part of people’s lives

Pooled Editorial 09/16/2024

The media industry at present continues to face huge and daunting challenges. The print, broadcast, and online media have been affected by advances in digital technology, resulting in lower circulation and revenue. As we all know, this…

UAAP  Season 87 opens with the theme ‘Stronger, Better, Together’

ATTY. DENNIS R. GORECHO 09/11/2024

  The University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 87 commenced last weekend  at the Smart Araneta Coliseum with the theme “Stronger, Better, Together” . “The University of the Philippines opens the Season 87 as host by…

Honoring Filipino seafarers, reservists  and the Philippine flag

ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO 09/04/2024

Filipino seafarers are “sailing ambassadors”  fordemonstrating the best traits of the Filipinos before the international maritime community. The Philippines is considered as one of the major supplier of maritime labor globally as it is estimated that there…

Eraserheads receives UP Gawad Oblation award 

ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO 08/28/2024

The Eraserheads band is definitely part of UP history as recipient of the UP Gawad Oblation for their “enduring excellence as a band, reflecting the university’s commitment to promoting national pride and cultural excellence.” First launched in…

A watered down Magna Carta for Filipino Seafarers

ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO 08/27/2024

“Fairness and social justice demand that we give them all that they are due—as a Filipino seafarer who sacrificed and as a human being.” A declaration by Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Marvic Leonen in Castillon vs…

‘Tumandok’ film on Ati tribe, biggest winner for Cinemalaya 2024

ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO 08/14/2024

“Tumandok” is the biggest winner for this year’s Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival that centered on the struggle of the Ati indigenous people to reclaim their ancestral domain in Iloilo. The film received five awards including Best Full…

‘Balota’ pays tribute to teachers during election day

ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO 08/13/2024

  The Cinemalaya entry “Balota” pays tribute to teachers and poll watchers who toil and risk their lives and health every election day. “Paulit ulit na lang, P*T@NGiN@!”, the line which Marian Rivera, as teacher Emmy, considers…

The legacy of Eddie Garcia in Cinemalaya  

ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO 07/31/2024

Eddie Garcia is definitely an icon in Philippine cinema, particularly in Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival with the most number of wins as Best Actor. Garcia is the only  person that won Best Actor thrice, the first…

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