Images by Freepik As we enter the New Year, therein lies hope that we enter better times. After all, 2023 was a rocky year. Just thinking back on the global conflicts, controversies, and so on is enough to stress anyone out. But as gloomy as things this past year seemed to be, it’s always best to...
Spotify Mini Mart Looking back allows us to perceive how much we’ve changed, progressed, and evolved. It gives us an overview of the path we’ve walked in life so far, showing us the sorrows and the red flags to avoid as well as the things we did right to rinse and repeat. As we step into the...
I’ve been told that one of the foundations of a nation’s progress is love for country. It is where malasakit comes from, a genuine concern for the welfare of the nation. I wish we can all work together to show our love for country more, envision the future, strategize our strengths, move...
HORTICULTURAL THERAPY Studies have shown that gardening can help lighten the mood and lower one's anxiety and stress levels (Photo Freepik) By JUDITH B. TABLAN A bahay kubo with plenty of hanging plants in the window sills and vegetables around the yard was my childhood dream. Being born and...
GETTING BY WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM FRIENDS Haruki, the author's friend, helps the author figure out how to use the best train car for more efficient transfers A lot of people like to think of expat life, especially diplomatic life, as glamorous. I think this is because hardly anybody ever talks...
A BRIGHT START Most Filipinos use fireworks during the New Year celebration in hopes of chasing away the bad luck and ushering in good fortune (Photo Manila Bulletin file photo) As we enter the New Year, it's important to remember how to keep safe once the fireworks start going off. In last...
CHRISTMAS BY THE LAKE Enjoy a dazzling display of lights and attractions at Taguig's Lakeshore complex Light shows and fireworks always delight me. Maybe it’s a holdover from our prehistoric Philippines fascination for everything kumukuti-kutitap (glittering). It is reported that inhabitants of...
EXILED TO ISOLATION Hoping to silence Rizal, the Spanish Government had Rizal exiled to the isolated City of Dapitan in 1892 In fear of Dr. José Rizal’s growing influence among the people due to his calls for social reform, the Spanish colonial government hoped to extinguish Rizal’s reach by...
When it comes to weddings, every detail matters, and the choice of colors for the bridal entourage is no exception. From earth-toned frocks to dusty sage green gowns and more, these stunning bridal entourages prove that selecting the right colors can elevate the overall ambiance and style of a...
Okada Manila, a Forbes 5-star integrated resort, will be having its New Year’s Eve (NYE) grand countdown with fabulous celebrations across the property. A marvelous spectacle, the event will feature star-studded entertainment, exquisite dining experiences, a spectacular fireworks display,...
In a promising development for cancer patients in Pangasinan and the rest of Northern and Central Luzon, Dagupan Doctors Villaflor Memorial Hospital (DDVMH), a partner hospital of Mount Grace Hospitals, Inc., proudly advances its cancer care services with the newly installed VitalBeam Radiation...
The 40th edition of Manila FAME, a flagship sourcing event of the Department of Trade and Industry’s export promotion arm Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM), generated USD 6.6 million export sales, which is a 51 percent increase from its last face-to-face edition in...
