The announcement of Ralph G. Recto's appointment as the 43rd Finance Secretary of the Philippines came after months of speculation that had been swirling since September 2023. Interestingly, the confirmation, which coincided with Recto's 60th birthday, was revealed by his acclaimed actress wife...
With a population of about 400 pairs left in the wild, the critically endangered Philippine Eagle needs utmost protection against deforestation, poaching, and other human activities that contribute to the loss of its habitat. IBANEZ Thanks to the dedicated people at the Philippine Eagle...
Alexie Mae Caimoso Brooks, the athlete and contender for Miss Universe Philippines, continues to be a story of sheer determination. BROOKS (FB) But the 22-year-old Alexie never had an easy life. She literally never knew her parents, including her Ilongga mother and her Black American father...
OPENING NIGHT Large crowds attend the kick-off rally of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s Bagong Pilipinas campaign (Noel Pabalate) Well, that was a remarkable week. Last Sunday, we saw two rallies by two camps. One gathering was a prayer rally against charter change led by former President Rodrigo...
In a significant shift toward a more sustainable future, 2023 was the year more consumer products were manufactured with the concept of sustainability. A notable example of this shift is the project undertaken by Acer, a leading technology company. Acer embarked on an innovative initiative...
In 2023, the world witnessed the spectacular crash of the NFT craze, a once-booming trend that captivated tech enthusiasts and investors alike. What began as a revolutionary concept for owning digital artwork and fostering artistic innovation morphed into a speculative frenzy, ultimately crashing...
One of Vice President Sara Duterte’s goals upon assuming office was to make sure all Filipinos, especially those in far-flung provinces, would have access to extensive government services. She made this possible once more in 2023 by opening the Office of the Vice President’s (OVP) extension...
The year 2023 has been a rollercoaster ride for fans of these beloved Filipino celebrity couples as they transitioned from on-screen romances to real-life relationships. It's been a year of heartbreak and joy, of tears and cheers, but through it all, these couples have shown us that love can indeed...
2023 was a golden year for EJ Obiena, having achieved numerous international accolades that made him the second best pole vaulter in the world. The Tondo native stood tallest among the rest of the Filipino athletes last year after becoming the first Filipino to earn a qualifying berth to the...
The Filipinas’ rise to the world rankings was not an overnight success nor was it made up of handed opportunities. It was slow and painful, and every minute had to be earned. In 2023, the Philippine women’s national football team was one of the busiest squads, which it fittingly concluded with...
Year 2023 was a banner season for Philippine basketball. Not only that the world’s biggest basketball tournament came back to the country after 45 years, but the Filipino cagers were also hailed as Asia's best in the Hangzhou Games. The 2023 FIBA World Cup hosting and the Asian Games gold medal...
From entertaining thoughts of walking away from the game to discovering a new purpose in life after being declared cancer-free, Barangay Ginebra guard LA Tenorio certainly had time for a lot of reflection during an agonizing battle against the deadly disease. The veteran player was diagnosed with...
