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No distance can break Filipinos’ tradition of honoring the dead
Candles are lit for the eternal repose of souls at the Parish of the Holy Sacrifice inside the University of the Philippines-Diliman in Quezon City in this photo taken on Nov. 2, 2024. All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days every Nov. 1 and 2 are cherished occasions for Filipinos to remember the dead. (PNA photo…
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Sea turtle rescued in Navotas; DENR urges swift reporting
An olive ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) is rescued by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources – National Capital Region (DENR-NCR) in Navotas City amid bad weather on July 20, 2025. The DENR reminded the public of the importance of prompt reporting of wildlife encounters to save lives. (Photo courtesy of DENR-NCR) Read more
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English or Filipino? A family’s struggle with modern kids
Ela Navarro, a media producer, and James Navarro, a military officer, attend their children’s awarding ceremony at the end of the school year in this undated photo. The Navarro family is one of the families who, according to the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino, have children facing Filipino fluency challenges at home. (Photo courtesy of Ela…
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Japanese manga in little known crisis
Several manga comics are usually stored at home or in workplaces. Behind the worldwide popularity of Japanese manga comics lies a hidden threat: the gradual deterioration—and potential loss—of original manga artwork. (Jiji Press) Read more
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Realism artist immortalizes jeepney as ‘king of the road’
Brenda Dacpano stands beside some of her jeepney-themed artworks during the Art Market of SM City Baguio on Tuesday (Oct. 21, 2025). She thought of coming up with jeepney-themed art as a tribute to the Filipino people’s unique means of transportation. (PNA photo by Liza T. Agoot) Read more
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TESDA scholar guides future cooking champs
Cooking trade contenders for the ASEAN World Skills competition set for Aug. 25 to 28 in Metro Manila showcase their skills during a mock contest at TESDA-Cordillera State Institute of Technical Education in this undated photo, where they trained for three months under expert coaches. The event is among 32 trade areas, with the Philippines…
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Protecting Siargao: A shared responsibility
The Del Carmen Mangrove Reserve in Siargao is a rich mangrove ecosystem that supports endemic species, fisheries, ecotourism, and provides vital refuge for migratory birds. In January 2024, it was designated as the Philippines’ 10th Ramsar Site, gaining international recognition and support for conservation and sustainable management. (PNA photo by Marita Moaje) Read more
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Dentistry exam topnotchers credit training from alma mater
Six of the top 11 passers in the May-June 2025 dentistry licensure exam are graduates of Centro Escolar University Manila and Malolos, Bulacan. (Contributed photo) Read more
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Mapping the invisible: Cebu’s sinkholes top 200 as quake adds 14 more
A sinkhole forms in Daangbantayan, Cebu after a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck on Sept. 30, 2025. As of this month, 16 municipalities in Cebu, including Bogo City and San Remigio, have undergone detailed mapping for sinkholes. (Photo courtesy of MDRRMO and MGB) Read more
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Kalinga weavers stitch stories of survival
Fashion designer Harvic Dominguez (left) poses with 42-year-old household weaver Glenda Baswit in Mabilong, Lubuagan during a weaving circuit tour on Oct. 2, 2025, after purchasing a traditional “tapis” woven by Glenda and her daughter. Dominguez, who tried backstrap weaving himself, said the process is difficult and physically demanding, requiring focus and precision to create…
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