Coronavirus forces new approaches to fighting wildfires

04/10/2020

BOISE, Idaho — They are two disasters that require opposite responses: To save lives and reduce the spread of COVID-19, people are being told to remain isolated. But in a wildfire, thousands of firefighters must work in…

Duterte’s practical, win-win approach towards China

Atty. Ruphil Bañoc 11/22/2018

There is a principle in International Law called “Pacta Sunt Servanda,” which means that agreements must be kept. It is based upon the principles of good faith. Chinese President Xi Jinping just concluded his two-day state visit…

Mars making closest approach to Earth in 15 years

AP 07/26/2018

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida, United States — Now’s the time to catch Mars in the night sky. Next week, the red planet is making its closest approach to Earth in 15 years. The two planets will be just…

Landfill approach

Editorial 06/19/2017

The Cebu City government has apparently seen the futility of spending hundreds of millions of pesos a year for the collection and disposal of the city’s garbage that it had finally confirmed plans to build its own…

Unified approach in tourism mulled

Victor Anthony V. Silva 06/16/2017

Recent events in Mindanao can be considered an eye-opener for government to fully adopt a “one-country approach” in tourism marketing, a tourism official said. In a coordination and networking meeting between tourism stakeholders from Central Visayas and…

TOM N TOMS: Perfect spot for a cup and a chat

Apple Ta-as 11/30/2016

IT’S EASY to tell that you’re in a Korean café. You can’t miss the cute, thematic interior design, low wooden tables, colorful Post-it notes on a wall, groups of mainly students and young adults in a huddle…

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