Asia’s Box Office Superstar Kathryn Bernardo won the prestigious Outstanding Asian Star award in the Seoul International Drama Awards (SDA) 2023. In her acceptance speech, Kathryn thanked health workers and expressed her gratitude to ABS-CBN’s “2 Good 2 Be True” series. “I fell in love...
The expression "mekus mekus" has become a viral sensation on social media in the Philippines in 2023. Despite its popularity, many users did not fully understand its meaning. Indian content creator Mr. Nobodydudy, who coined the iconic phrase, shared that "mekus mekus" is a playful way of...
Since time immemorial, books have served as the perfect escape from reality. It’s only fitting that we give recognition to the authors who give it power. Through the 41st National Book Awards, we honor the best works published locally. From over 235 nominations, 35 works emerged victorious as...
In these times of conflict and unrest, to strive for peace through negotiation is no simple task. But that doesn’t stop Ramon Magsaysay awardee Miriam Coronel-Ferrer from trying. Coronel-Ferrer’s win at the 2023 Ramon Magsaysay Awards is a testament to her efforts to keep the peace. She is best...
Based in Pinili, Ilocos Norte, Magdalena Gamayo is a master weaver who has dedicated her life to make inabel textiles and keep the craft alive. In 2012, she became an awardee of Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA), also known as National Living Treasure Award. Led by the National Commission...
Founded in 2021 by medical practitioners and healthcare entrepreneurs, Kindred is the first medical care provider in the Philippines that specializes in women’s health. Coming together as kindred spirits, Filipino nurse and femtech pioneer Jessica De Mesa and healthcare entrepreneur Abetina...
While the Aboitiz Group already has extensive investments in power, infrastructure, real estate, banking, and shipbuilding, it recently made waves with its diversification into the consumer business with its acquisition of a 40 percent stake in Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines Inc. in a $1.8 billion...
Expedock is a global supply chain solutions provider using an AI-powered automation service that drives unprecedented agency and profitability to all players in the logistics industry. Expedock decided to move the company's headquarters to San Francisco, California and shifted its market focus to...
The Food Stamp Program is a government flagship initiative, which was launched on July 18, 2023, as fully digitalized DSWD program that aims to combat involuntary hunger by providing food augmentation to the bottom one million households based on Listahanan 3, who are classified as belonging to the...
After multiple postponements, the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) pushed through last Oct. 30, 2023 where a total 91,094,822 individuals were expected to vote from 42,001 barangays in 149 cities and 1,485 municipalities. The Commission on Elections (Comelec) employed more...
Born on August 13, 1924, Magdalena Gamayo came from a poor farmer’s family and grew up in Pinili, Ilocos Norte. Coming from an impoverished farmer’s family, she helped by working in the fields and would spend the rest of the day watching older women weave inabel. At the age of 16, Gamayo’s...
Last year, Makati drinks specialist The Curator re-entered Asia’s 50 Best Bars, the only Filipino brand in the 2023 roster. From ranking 38th in 2021, the speak-easy moved up to 34th, also claiming the title “Best Bar in The Philippines,” a repeat of its achievements in 2019 and 2021. The...
