Airborne laser reveals hidden city in Cambodia
Airborne laser technology has uncovered a network of roadways and canals, illustrating a bustling ancient city linking Cambodia’s famed Angkor Wat temple complex.
Airborne laser technology has uncovered a network of roadways and canals, illustrating a bustling ancient city linking Cambodia’s famed Angkor Wat temple complex.
The Ad Standards Council (ASC) has recalled the clearance given for the airing of a TV commercial for a diaper, which had spoofed the Battle of Mactan as having been triggered by the gift of low quality diapers.
The identification of King Richard III’s skeleton is the latest coup by forensic scientists who use radiocarbon-dating, DNA analysis, 3D scanning and other hi-tech tools to unlock the secrets of the long-dead.
The old Walled City of Manila was “four hundred years the flower & fruit,” rhapsodized the Manila-born National Artist for Literature Nick Joaquin.
Despite rapid technological developments in the communication sector, radio remains a powerful medium, particularly in rural Philippines.
When Neil Armstrong —who died on Aug. 25 at the age of 82—became the first man to set foot on the moon, he made everyone back on earth look up and stare at the familiar fixture in our night sky and for that brief moment the world was united in awe.
Various stakeholders in the mining industry, from government agencies to private companies and civil society groups, have said there was room for “responsible mining” in “sustainable development.” Yet, they have also noted that what responsible mining meant would depend on who was talking.
History has found a new home. Rising 19 stories high, the new Lopez Tower and Museum will house a collection of Filipiniana archival material encompassing 600 years of Philippine arts, history and culture.
Revolutions bring about dramatic changes to a nation’s history. They are fueled by the people’s desire for change. A revolution is caused by the will of the people to overthrow a dictator, establish a democracy and a stable economy. These changes, however, do not immediately cause the consequences that the people wish. The manifestation of the people’s hopes often takes years to be realized.
The Philippines went through its transition from a dictatorship to an open democratic society in 1986. The road of transition has not been easy; it has not been short.
Advertising and media in Hollywood movies? In the 1976 movie “Network,” Faye Dunaway won the Best Actress in the Oscars for her explosive portrayal of a ratings-obsessed producer. The top-grossing movie told about abuses inside television networks. “Mad Men” is the long-running TV drama about “madvertising” people. It is highly acclaimed for its truthful delineation [...]
Standard Chartered Bank’s history is closely tied with that of the nation. Serving close to 140 years, Standard Chartered is the first and oldest international bank in the Philippines. The bank’s roots run deep, especially when seen against the backdrop of Philippine Independence Day, the 113th anniversary of which the nation commemorated last June. As [...]
