MANILA, Philippines — A Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) official admitted that the agency assumed Vice President Sara Duterte’s declared “other income” in 2024 and 2025 came from the practice of law, as the source of…
MANILA, Philippines — An exhibit at the Manila Cathedral features a consecrated replica of the Shroud of Turin blessed by the late Pope Benedict 16th and the late Pope Francis. The Intramuros Administration (IA) said on…
VICE President Sara Duterte and her husband, lawyer Manases Carpio, had a combined net income after tax of P85.3 million from 2007 to 2025, according to Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) records presented during her…
SEN. Mark Villar joined the Senate majority bloc on Thursday and was elected to the Commission on Appointments (CA), replacing Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri. Villar was also elected chairman of the Senate…
SENATE Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano questioned the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) over the verification of allegedly ghost flood control projects, saying only 10 of about 400 projects initially…
GENEVA, Switzerland — El Niño will intensify even more before peaking in December, the United Nations said on Thursday, warning it could be among the strongest witnessed since 1950. The naturally occurring weather…
CHINA’s military and coast guard presence in South China Sea waters claimed by the Philippines nearly doubled last month, Manila said on Thursday. Beijing claims most of the strategic waterway despite an international…
REP. Leandro Leviste has yet to be considered a fugitive from justice despite an arrest warrant issued against him, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said on Thursday. The DOJ said the criminal case against Leviste was…
POSTAL leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) have unveiled a special commemorative stamp series featuring an iconic fruit from each member state, celebrating the region’s biodiversity…
THE Senate on Thursday ratified the bicameral conference committee report on a measure institutionalizing presidential merit scholarship programs for outstanding Filipino students, with proponents saying the law would…
THE Supreme Court is expanding its drive for faster and more accessible justice, bringing 32 second-level courts into its High-Performance Courts Initiative to improve efficiency, strengthen public feedback and make…
OMBUDSMAN Jesus Crispin Remulla said Thursday that it is illegal for government workers to use fuel meant for government vehicles for personal purposes. This comes as Bohol Second District Board Member Vierna Mae…
THE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said that Dimasalang Bridge in Manila, which has been under rehabilitation since June, will reopen on Oct. 20. “We will open this very soon. Hopefully, in the next two…
THE Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) expressed support for initiatives to develop sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as the Southeast Asian region aims to decarbonize its aviation sector. Speaking at the…
RISING living costs, a sharp contraction in public works spending and slowing economic growth are weighing heavily on property development, Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said as fresh Senate hearings and budget…
THE Philippine Supreme Court and the United States are moving to deepen cooperation on cybercrime, artificial intelligence and other emerging threats as the judiciary pushes ahead with its modernization agenda. Chief…
TAAL Volcano recorded five volcanic earthquakes, including one volcanic tremor lasting 38 minutes, in 24 hours covered by the latest monitoring report from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology…
CEBU CITY — Four members of a family, including two children aged five and six, were buried in a landslide in Barangay Pulangbato on Friday, Oct. 9, leaving one child dead and the mother hospitalized while two other…
In a span of three days, two young female Philippine eagles died from electrocution in Misamis Oriental and North Cotabato, highlighting the dangers posed by electrical infrastructure to endangered species. The first…
LAMITAN CITY — Six Philippine Army soldiers and two civilians, including a 10-year-old child, were wounded in another military ambush along the National Highway in Barangay Sabong in this city on Thursday evening. Brig…
MANDAUE CITY — Nearly 14,000 pairs of rubber shoes intended for Grade 1 to 3 learners in this city remained undelivered in a P58.13-million school supply procurement even after the city paid the supplier, the Commission…
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared special non-working days throughout October in several localities to commemorate their respective festivals. In a statement, the Palace said the proclamations — signed by…
ZAMBOANGA CITY — The Naval Command Western Mindanao (NCWM) has surpassed the P4-billion mark in cumulative operational seizures for 2026, driven by a series of high-value maritime interdictions that intercepted various…
BACOLOD CITY — Negros Occidental Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson said the local sugar price needs to hit P3,000 per bag for the industry to remain profitable, noting that the current P2,600 per bag is barely enough for sugar…
ILOILO CITY — Three consecutive months of below-normal rainfall have affected 3,792.93 hectares of farmlands in Iloilo, with agricultural losses estimated at P124 million, the provincial government said on Thursday. The…
ILOILO CITY — Metro Pacific Iloilo Water Inc. (MPIW) is undertaking a massive pipeline replacement and installation program covering 208 kilometers through 2027, with the bulk of its investments aimed at reducing…
TACLOBAN CITY — Police arrested an 18-year-old man during a checkpoint operation in Barangay 94-Basper here after he was found driving a motorcycle that had earlier been reported missing. Police identified the suspect…
CITY OF MALOLOS — The Supreme Court of the Philippines and the provincial government of Bulacan signed an agreement for the construction of a new Hall of Justice in the province, strengthening efforts to improve access…
CEBU CITY — For five anxious days, Jude Bernard Miñoza stayed home, avoided social media and waited for the results of the civil engineering board exam. He woke up to a "joke" from his brother that turned out to be the…
AS a second home to children, school plays a vital role in providing safe and nurturing environment where students can learn and grow. In times of crises, equipping school communities with the knowledge, skills, and…
MANILA, Philippines —Diesel prices are expected to decrease, while gasoline is expected to go up next week due to the G7’s planned diesel reserve release, and China’s fuel export suspension, local oil industry sources…
The Philippines plans to create a national oil reserve by the end of 2027 and is also working with Japanese agencies to study the feasibility of establishing a regional stockpiling location in the Philippines,, Energy…
TOKYO ─ Japan's Fast Retailing, owner of global clothing brand Uniqlo, booked its fifth consecutive record annual profit on Thursday, citing strong results in all regions and overcoming effects of a weak yen at home…
TAIPEI ─ Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), the world's largest contract chipmaker, reported on Thursday record third-quarter revenue of T$1.49 trillion ($46.71 billion), beating the market forecast and…
Ten companies have been prequalified for a planned 3.840-gigawatt (GW) natural gas capacity auction, the Department of Energy said. The companies where identified as Panasia Energy Inc., Therma Cebu Gas-to-Power Inc…
LONDON — Tesco, Britain's largest food retailer, raised the lower end of its full-year profit outlook on Thursday after delivering a better-than-expected 6.5 percent increase for its first half, despite summer heat…
THE Philippine Rice Industry Stakeholders Movement (Prism) has agreed to buy 100,000 metric tons (MT) of rice from the United States starting in 2027, under an agreement with the USA Rice Federation to revive and expand…
THE Philippines and France will expand cooperation in farm trade, research, food safety, animal health and climate-resilient agriculture, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said Thursday. Both sides signed a work plan…
LULULEMON Athletica on Wednesday named industry veteran and former Nike vice president Maggie Gauger its chief product officer as the struggling apparel maker overhauls its leadership under new CEO Heidi O’Neill…
US-BASED Koloma Inc. is seeking two more natural hydrogen exploration contracts in the Philippines following productive initial survey results, according to the Department of Energy (DOE). Energy Secretary Sharon Garin…
WEAK consumer spending and investment are expected to continue weighing on the Philippine economy, with Bank of America (BofA) forecasting 2026 growth of below 3.0 percent. In its latest Asean Watch report, BofA said…
SCAMMERS are increasingly turning to digital wallets to move funds in the Philippines, with reported abuse of the channel having more than doubled in a year. The Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA), in its State of Scams…
THE peso hit a fresh record low of P62.90 against the dollar on Thursday and the benchmark stock market index plunged 2.2 percent to 5,610.39 amid pressures from a strong dollar, rising oil prices and domestic concerns…
WASHINGON, D.C. — US Federal Reserve minutes released on Wednesday show most policymakers foresee another interest rate hike by year’s end, as the central bank targets stubbornly high inflation. At a meeting in…
THE country’s gross international reserves (GIR) fell below $100 billion in September to a three-year low amid Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) efforts to smooth peso volatility. Central bank data showed reserves were…
BANGKO Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona Jr. stirred public controversy when he testified in the Senate that the reason why the peso is depreciating and the economy is in the doldrums is because of our…
AGRICULTURE Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. expects farm output to contract through the first quarter (Q1) of 2027, citing damage from the southwest monsoon and the threat of El Niño. Speaking to reporters at the…
A STOLEN public peso can mean medicine a patient never receives, a classroom that never gets built, or a flood control project that fails when the rains come. We may forgive the person responsible. But forgiveness…
FIGARO Culinary Group Inc. is seeking to voluntarily delist from the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), with its majority shareholder planning to conduct a tender offer at P0.82 per share. In a disclosure on Thursday…
BLOOMBERRY Resorts Corp. is expanding its digital gaming business with the launch of OnlyFun.PH, a regulated platform combining online gaming with livestreaming and creator-led entertainment. The Enrique Razon-led…
PHILIPPINE National Bank (PNB) is partnering with Personal Equity and Retirement Account (PERA) administrator Luna Securities Inc. to expand access to retirement investment products through digital channels. PNB…
SAN FRANCISCO, California — Microsoft unveiled on Wednesday an artificial intelligence (AI) coding model that can run directly on personal computers and new security technology to prevent AI agents from accessing data…
BLUE Origin is likely to pursue an initial public offering (IPO) in the coming years, billionaire founder Jeff Bezos said on Wednesday, after the space company raised $10 billion from outside investors for the first…
BERLIN/FRANKFURT — Porsche is reshaping its business for a future with lower sales volumes, the sports carmaker said on Wednesday, betting that a greater focus on high-end models will help restore its profit margins…
FRENCH luxury company Christian Dior said on Wednesday it replaced two independent board members ahead of a change of shareholding structure planned by the family of billionaire Bernard Arnault. Xavier Musca, a former…
SAN FRANCISCO, California — Amazon confirmed on Wednesday it had cut what it said were a small number of jobs, primarily in its Stores unit which oversees the main e-commerce website. The layoffs to its retail unit…
SINGAPORE — The number one challenge to expansion for BYD is geopolitics, Stella Li, BYD’s executive vice president, said on Thursday, months after the Chinese company’s chairman said it aims to become the world’s…
ADELO Caberte was just looking at his bamboo poles one afternoon when a bright idea lit up. For years, he grew and propagated bamboo in Bohol — that was the plan and always was the plan. But as he stood among the hollow…
LEVI Strauss raised its annual profit forecast on Wednesday, after benefiting from tariff refunds, as it bets on strong holiday demand for its premium denim and sweaters. Still, the company’s shares fell 2 percent in…
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV took a first step Friday to lay the groundwork for the eventual conclave that will elect his successor: He appointed Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle as the new dean of the College of…
BERLIN, Germany — BMW has withdrawn an offer to lease a car to a politician from the far-right AfD party who was elected to a top post in a regional German parliament, officials said Friday. Tobias Rausch this week…
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten pledged Friday to defend the International Criminal Court "brick by brick", a veiled swipe at the United States, which used the same phrase in threats to…
SINGAPORE said on Friday it was "ready to roll out" a haze pollution action plan that included the distribution of masks, as air quality dipped towards "very unhealthy" levels. "Based on the current situation it is…
PENSACOLA, United States — Hurricane Isaias strengthened into a major category 3 storm Friday as it barrels towards the US Gulf Coast, the National Hurricane Center said, with landfall expected in Florida, Alabama or…
TURKMENBASHI, Turkmenistan — Russia’s President Vladimir Putin hailed cooperation with other ex-Soviet nations on Friday and vowed to help strengthen economic and other ties between them. Putin said the Commonwealth of…
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV took a first step Friday to lay the groundwork for the eventual conclave that will elect his successor: He appointed Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle as the new dean of the College of…
TOKYO — Japan on Friday slammed Russia's request for the extradition from the Netherlands of the president of the International Criminal Court, a Japanese national, and eight other officials of the court based in the…
OSLO, Norway — The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded Friday to South Africa's Navi Pillay, the judge who headed the Rwanda genocide tribunal and who last year presided over a UN commission which accused Israel of genocide…
London, United Kingdom — Disgraced former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor won a legal challenge over searches of his royal homes after police agreed the warrants they obtained were "unlawful", a High Court judge…
San Francisco, United States — Three former OpenAI security researchers on Thursday accused the ChatGPT-maker of firing them for warning about the dangers of artificial intelligence, reigniting the debate over safety at…
Oslo, Norway — The winner of the Nobel Peace Prize will be announced Friday in Oslo, with much of the attention this year centred on how US President Donald Trump, eager to win it himself, will react. The laureate will…
PARIS — Students barricaded a high school in northeastern Paris with garbage bins on Thursday before police moved in with tear gas, as France's nationwide protests showed few signs of ending. The Hélène Boucher high…
LOS ANGELES — Actor Hayden Panettiere's ex-fiancé, former boxer Wladimir Klitschko, was granted legal authority by a California court Thursday to protect Panettiere's property for their 11-year-old daughter after the…
LOS ANGELES — The FBI has seized scanning and phishing tools used by a group of hackers that officials say is associated with the Chinese government and is believed responsible for disruptive cyber operations in the…
NASHVILLE — Christa Pike has begun walking and eating again at a hospital a week after surviving Tennessee's attempt to execute her with lethal drugs, her attorneys said Thursday. Pike, 50, survived two doses of…
SAN FRANCISCO, United States — Anthropic on Thursday moved to bar users from treating its Claude AI system with needless cruelty, amid a growing philosophical debate over whether artificial intelligence can be…
WASHINGTON, United States —The vaccine skeptic US Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. announced Thursday a series of initiatives to study the rare adverse effects of vaccines. "We must listen to patients and families…
SAN FRANCISCO, United States — Three former OpenAI security researchers on Thursday accused the ChatGPT-maker of firing them for warning about the dangers of artificial intelligence, reigniting the debate over safety at…
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida — Four astronauts returned to Earth from the International Space Station on Thursday after hurrying there eight months ago to replace an ailing colleague and his crew. SpaceX brought the U.S…
NEW YORK — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani tried to thread a needle on the third anniversary of the Oct. 7 attacks by condemning Hamas’ “horrific war crimes” and denouncing Israel’s “genocide” in Gaza. It did not go…
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon says the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan will be livestreamed after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the execution would be “public.” Hegseth, speaking to the…
STOCKHOLM — Canadian poet, essayist and translator Anne Carson won the Nobel Prize in literature Thursday for “bold and inventive” works that fuse the classical and the modern and blur the boundaries of poetry and…
CORONADO, California — Sailors disembarked the USS Lincoln on Thursday following a deployment that included a record 265 uninterrupted days at sea supporting the Iran war and reports of supply shortages and…
TIKTOK ran an experiment on thousands of users who tried to turn on a safety feature on the platform, giving them non-functional versions of the tool, according to allegations in New York’s lawsuit against the company…
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump presented Elon Musk with the top US science medal on Thursday, as the rocket tycoon fully returned to the president's orbit after an explosive bust-up. Six US tech titans received prestigious…
MOSCOW — Russia warned on Wednesday against “false” information as reports emerged of a second suspected case of the plague in Siberia, with Washington and Brussels calling for transparency and neighboring Mongolia…
PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia — Myanmar will accept more Burmese migrants held in Malaysia “as soon as possible,” the war-torn nation’s leader said on Thursday despite human rights concerns over the opaque repatriation scheme…
NADI, Fiji — The United States on Thursday accused a Fijian citizen working for a Chinese state agency of allegedly paying bribes to advance Beijing’s interests in the Pacific nation. Zhao Fugang, director of the…
TOKYO — Tokyo has told Beijing to “show appropriate respect” after a Chinese spokesman addressed Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi only by her name with no title. Japan’s foreign ministry spokesman Toshihiro…
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday called on the Roman Catholic Church to revise the way it helps families and handles failed marriages as he opened a major weeklong religious assembly. With the Church debating…
PARIS — High school students across France were preparing for a fresh day of protests on Thursday, despite government efforts to ease the crisis that has rocked the country for days. Students have blocked entrances to…
BENGALURU, India — Thousands of supporters of India’s Cockroach Janta Party and several student groups demonstrated in Bengaluru on Thursday, stepping up a nationwide campaign demanding the election chief’s resignation…
MONGOLIA — A bear killed a man and seriously maimed a woman in their home in the outskirts of Mongolia’s capital, authorities said on Thursday, warning that sightings of the animal have rocketed across the country this…
Barangay Ginebra drew big games from RJ Abarrientos and new import Jordan Murphy to roll past Rain or Shine, 129-111, to end its two-game losing skid in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup Friday night at the Ninoy Aquino…
BEIJING, China — Homegrown hero Zheng Qinwen pulled out some of her best tennis to beat Ukraine's Elina Svitolina 6-3, 7-6 (8/6) at the China Open on Friday and storm into a semi-final against Belgium's Elise Mertens…
MANILA, Philippines — College of Saint Benilde claimed the number one spot after defeating Arellano University, 94-82, in the crossover round of the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament on Friday at the…
MADRID — NBA champion Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has joined the ownership group at Atletico Madrid, the Spanish top-flight club said Friday. The Oklahoma City Thunder guard has become the latest North American sports star…
Magnolia leaned on the trio of Jerome Lastimosa, KJ Buffen and Zavier Lucero in the second half to turn back a tough Blackwater side, 107-101, for its fourth straight win in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup on Friday at…
NCAA Season 102 Men’s Basketball Tournament Benilde def. Arellano (94-82) Justine Sanchez Player of the Game #NCAASeason102
MANILA, Philippines — Jose Rizal University (JRU) showed no mercy as it demolished San Sebastian College-Recoletos, 102-78, in the crossover round of the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament on Friday afternoon…
NCAA Season 102 Men’s Basketball Tournament JRU def. San Sebastian 102-78 Lawrence Mangubat Player of the game #NCAASeason102
Malacanang confirmed on Friday that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will attend the Singapore Grand Prix this weekend. During a press briefing in Singapore, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said while Marcos will be…
MANILA, Philippines — Ateneo de Manila University head coach Louie Alas has been handed a one-game suspension following the accumulation of three infractions during the UAAP Season 89 Collegiate Men’s Basketball…
MANILA, Philippines — Far Eastern University barely broke a sweat to claim its second straight win at the expense of San Sebastian College-Recoletos, 25-14, 25-16, 25-21, in the 2026 Shakey’s Super League (SSL) Unity…
MANILA, Philippines — Mental health is a concern that extends beyond the playing court, affecting students, student-athletes, and alumni across the UAAP community. Student-athletes, in particular, often juggle academics…
NEW YORK— Major League Baseball proposed to shorten the regular season to 154 games from 162 starting in 2029 and to expand the Division Series to best-of-seven in a plan given to players during collective bargaining…
A day after World Lacrosse formally announced the Philippine men’s team’s qualification for the 2027 World Lacrosse Sixes Championships, it also said that the women's team will also play in the world meet in Colorado…
MANILA, Philippines — Five-peat-seeking National University braces for Letran’s tough resistance when the two unbeaten teams clash for the solo lead in Pool A of the 2026 Shakey’s Super League (SSL) Unity Cup on Friday…
RAIN or Shine hopes to keep its win streak going despite coming off a long break as it battles Barangay Ginebra on Friday in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Malate, Manila. Game time is…
FILIPINA tennis ace Alex Eala had a full-circle moment when her idol, five-time Grand Slam winner Maria Sharapova, interviewed her for a podcast content. There, Eala shared the weight of representing the Philippines on…
WEEKS after Gilas Pilipinas faltered in its title-defense campaign in the just-concluded Asian Games in Japan, Filipino wingman Calvin Oftana said he had no regrets, stressing he was able to give his best for the…
BY winning a silver medal in the men’s 55-kilogram division at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, Carlo Paalam prevented a medal shutout for the Philippine boxing team. Paalam took home the silver after a…
LOS ANGELES — The defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves, 4-1, to advance in the Major League Baseball Playoffs on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila) as the Cleveland Guardians stayed alive with a…
SPANISH star Jon Rahm won’t be part of the next version of LIV Golf, dealing a setback to the beleaguered circuit as it tries to emerge from bankruptcy and forge a new path without the financial muscle of Saudi Arabia’s…
PARIS — EuroLeague basketball owners have rejected a formal offer from the NBA to merge into a single European operation following a meeting in Italy, Barcelona confirmed Wednesday (Thursday in Manila). The decision not…
BEIJING — Coco Gauff said online racist abuse had left her feeling exhausted after she went out of the China Open with her loss to Elise Mertens on Wednesday, later announcing she would skip next week’s tournament in…
MANILA, Philippines — The announcement that Vietnam will host the 76th Miss Universe competition in 2027 has been disputed by a faction of the international pageant organization, creating uncertainty over the next…
MANILA, Philippines — Bini, dubbed the "Nation’s Girl Group," has made history as the first Filipino act nominated for Favorite Global Music Star at the 2026 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards, representing Asia in a…
MANILA, Philippines — Sophia Laforteza is set to resume group activities with Katseye in the first week of January 2027, Hybe x Geffen announced, as the Filipino singer continues to prioritize her health and well-being…
LOS ANGELES, United States — John Cena spent much of his childhood playing with Matchbox cars, so when the chance came to hit the gas in "Matchbox: The Movie," he jumped behind the wheel. The action-comedy film, out…
TORONTO — Even people unfamiliar with the K-pop superstar Lisa, of the group Blackpink, have probably experienced her global sway. In the spring of 2024, the Thai singer and rapper was photographed with a strange little…
For Gerald Anderson, success in business is not just about earning money. The actor-athlete said he takes pride in seeing his ventures grow while providing livelihoods for the people who work with him. Anderson, who has…
This week, I saw two docudramas — “Primetime” and “The Social Reckoning.” Aaron Sorkin wrote the script for David Fincher’s acclaimed, award winning film, “The Social Network,” which was released 16 years ago. It was…
For more than 80 years, Aveeno has been a trusted leader in oat science, helping soothe, relieve and strengthen sensitive skin. Backed by decades of research and dermatologist recommendations, Aveeno’s Skin Relief and…
From glass skin and barely-there makeup to rosy cheeks, glossy lips and the perfect aegyo-sal, Korean and Asian beauty trends continue to influence beauty routines. The good news is that shoppers do not have to fly to…
For Karylle, self-care has never been limited to moments spent alone. The singer, actress, host and theater performer has long believed in taking care of herself, but over the years, she has also discovered that some of…
SIX years after Covid-19 killed 7 million people and left a global economic toll of between $14 trillion and $35 trillion, the World Health Organization (WHO) is still putting the finishing touches to the framework for…
MY condolences to the family of Cesar Virata, who passed away on Oct. 2. However, especially since I seem to be alone in this venture, I cannot acquiesce to not pointing out that he was one of the two pillars of martial…
MY condolences to the family of former prime minister and finance minister Cesar Virata. In a change from my usual approach and orientation toward economic and financial issues, I will not discuss his economic legacy…
Last of a series FR. Daniel Franklin Pilario, CM, president of Adamson University, was right when he wrote in 2025 that “the [yellow] ribbon and the song (i.e., ‘Tie a yellow ribbon round the ole oak tree’) became a…
TODAY at One Ayala Space on the fifth floor, the Likhang HABI Fair opens with free admission to the public to see, learn and enjoy Filipino textiles and woven crafts from 100 booths. Likhang HABI is all about Filipino…
WHEN the Philippines and the United States inked the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) back in 2014, the critics and political commentary class were practically hyperventilating. “Is Manila giving away the…
THE Department of Health’s Eight-Point Patient Experience Standard has an admirable purpose. Every Filipino patient deserves immediate and compassionate attention, a clean environment and restrooms, proper lighting…
WHAT makes a person great? Is it extraordinary intelligence, exceptional talent, remarkable achievement or an unwavering commitment to the welfare of others? Although greatness may be demonstrated through actions, it is…
SOME athletes are defined by medals; others by triumphs that transcend sport. Amaya Amparo Roxas Paz-Cojuangco — “Amaya” meaning “love charm,” and “Aya,” meaning “amiable,” in Ifugao — belongs to the latter. At 40, her…
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