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Novaliches a burial center in northern Metro Manila

MANILA — Believe it or not, Novaliches—a former town removed from the country’s map over a century ago because of inadequate population and income—is now literally serving as a burial center in...

Leyte’s Mamanwa tribe: From wild hunters to vegetable farmers

BURAUEN, Leyte -- Learning the techniques of modern organic farming was a turning point for a small community of indigenous people in an upland village here as they transformed from being wild...

Lend a Hand: Helping Someone with Mental Illness

By Francis Felix Falgui - PTV News “Help is finally here” - Sen. Risa Hontiveros, Philippine Mental Health Law author For far too long mental illness has plagued the lives of many individuals, some...

Why elections in Benguet have always been peaceful

LA TRINIDAD, Benguet -- Although Benguet has been noted as a peaceful province during elections, unlike some of its neighbors in the Cordillera, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) here still held a...

Ankylosing Spondylitis: Living with a rare spine disease

MANILA — Clark Ferrer, 33, seems to be living up to a comic book superhero with his first name as he juggles his duties as an engineer, a father, and an advocacy...

More than just a Madrasah teacher

ZAMBOANGA CITY – If teachers are key to the destiny of their students and consequently their ever-unfolding society, then Abou-Benhar Sihabon is devoting his life to prove that dictum right. His success in...

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