Author: ravstheworld.com
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The absurdity of ‘storms entering PAR shouldn’t be news’
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One of the weirdest takes greeted us all at the start of the week. A certain film director—not even a good one—said that storms entering the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR), an invisible line set by the World Meteorological Organization that stretches several kilometers away from our country’s nearest eastern coastline, should not be announced…
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Fear, isolation test resolve of residents in Albay town
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NOTE: This story was first published by CoverStory.ph on October 25, 2024. When we went to Burabod village in Libon town, ABS-CBN and Bicoldotph reporter Vince Villar and I wanted to make our way to the isolated parts of the town. Thankfully, we saw the village captain, Irwin Perez, who was kind enough to let…
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Leni’s runningmate: Rep. Bordado files COC for Naga City vice mayor
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NOTE: This was first published by the Inquirer.net on Oct. 5, 2024. NAGA CITY – Camarines Sur 3rd district Representative Gabriel Bordado Jr. filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) for vice mayor of this city on Saturday, Oct. 5. Bordado is the running mate of former Vice President Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo, who also filed…
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That’s How Love Starts, Ya Know!: ‘Dandadan’ episode 1 is a bit WTF, but I’m hooked
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In “Dandadan,” everything everyone thinks doesn’t exist, exists—alien abductions, a ghost granny who will curse you if she outruns you, and… and… a person who will apologize immediately after realizing they’ve done something wrong.
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Former VP Robredo files candidacy for Naga City mayor
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NOTE: A version of this story was published by CoverStory.ph. NAGA CITY—After visiting her husband’s resting place and attending mass at the Archbishop’s Palace on Saturday, Oct. 5, former Philippine vice president Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo filed her certificate of candidacy for mayor along with her slate. Despite clamors for her to run for Senate, she…
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Albay aims for 100% renewable energy
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NOTE: This story first appeared in CoverStory.ph on October 2, 2024. Follow Us on Facebook R A v s t h e W o r l d V i s i t B i c o l GUINOBATAN, Albay—Crizel Joyz Amano, 22, is back in town after signing up at a review center in Manila…
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‘Enteng’ damages 700 classrooms in Bicol; recovery efforts underway
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Follow Us on Facebook R A v s t h e W o r l d V i s i t B i c o l LEGAZPI CITY—Barely a month into the school year, around 236 schools across the Bicol Region are grappling with the aftermath of Tropical Storm “Enteng” (international name: Yagi), as partial…
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FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY: 2025 YSEALI Academic, Professional Fellowship Programs
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Follow Us on Facebook R A v s t h e W o r l d V i s i t B i c o l Two new programs are open for Filipino emerging leaders: The 2025 Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Academic Fellows Program and the YSEALI Professional Fellowship Program. The YSEALI Academic…
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JOB OPPORTUNITY: Junior Publicity Officer at the Cultural Center of the Philippines
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Follow Us on Facebook R A v s t h e W o r l d V i s i t B i c o l The Cultural Center of the Philippines is looking for career-driven individuals who are passionate about the promotion of Philippine art and culture! They are in need of two Junior…
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JOB OPPORTUNITY: Marketing and Comunications Specialist at AFS IPP
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Follow Us on Facebook R A v s t h e W o r l d V i s i t B i c o l AFS Intercultural Programs Philippines (AFS IPP) is on the lookout for individuals to join their dynamic team. If you’re driven by a mission to foster intercultural understanding and create…