By JACQUELINE LUCERO In the vibrant history of Philippine culture, the celebration of Chinese New Year stands out as a captivating blend of tradition, festivity, and a harmonious fusion of two rich cultural heritages. The annual event, also known as “Lunar New Year” or “Spring...
Climate change is real and has impacted the life of everyone in the country and around the world. We now experience more frequently rising temperatures, shifting rainfall patterns, and extreme weather — the latest of which were the severe flooding in the Davao Region and massive landslide...
A 71-year-old page of the Manila Daily Bulletin dated March 30, 1953 is on display at the “Karaang Butang” (old artifacts) display competition, an annual activity as part of the Arts Month celebration in Panglao town, Bohol. A 71-year-old page of the Manila Daily Bulletin is on display in an...
When we watch certain movies, old memories are easily whisked down our way as we put ourselves in the shoes of the characters. It could be that they’re facing problems we’ve faced before or we place ourselves in their position to take in the story. Several filmmakers over the years have managed...
For Valentine’s Day, surprise your spouse with a special sushi Valentine Roll—or send it to someone all alone as a gift for a red-letter day. Considering that the Day of Love falls on Ash Wednesday, it also serves as an ideal alternative for those who wish to go meatless. With this in...
A staple offering at food joints inside cockpits in many parts of the Philippines is “Soup Number Five,” which is more popularly known in Cavite as “Bat and Balls” after its main ingredients—a bull’s penis and testicles. The dish is very popular among the mostly male cockfight regulars,...
Chinese New Year marks a special occasion when families gather and celebrate the start of the lunar new year. It’s also a splendid time rife with Chinese rituals, beliefs, and delicacies. How many of you have asked your Chinese friends for that box of tikoy? But perhaps more important on Chinese...
Here’s a treat for collectors. The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) has released the colorful commemorative “2024 Year of the Wooden Dragon” postage stamps to welcome the New Year. In Chinese mythology, the Dragon is a symbol of strength, courage, creativity, and innovation. The...
On Friday, Feb. 9, it will be the eve of the Chinese New Year when, regally, the Dragon, the only mythical being in the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac, gallops in, wings unfurled for balance, and, with hope, brings good tidings. That is what I have in mind when, together with other members of the...
The law granting discounts and other privileges to senior citizens, which has already been amended twice, was crafted to give full support to the improvement of the total well-being of the elderly and their full participation in society. The law is a testament to the desire of the state to care for...
It is important to understand the factors that account for the slower growth of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2023 at 5.6 percent compared to 7.6 percent in 2022, and below the six to seven percent level projected previously by the government’s economic management team....
Problem-solving starts with the recognition and identification of what needs to be addressed. This led the Department of Human Settlement and Urban Development (DHSUD) to strategic action after it was announced that there was around 6.5 million in housing backlog for informal settler families and...
