To bring home a Carlos Palanca Memorial Award for Literature is one of the highest honors any local writer can receive. This year, more than 54 writers earned that distinction after the Diamond Jubilee celebration held in Makati City on Nov. 26, 2025. Competition was tough, with a whopping 2,359...
BACOLOD CITY – Victorias City in Negros Occidental has adopted an ordinance penalizing the dissemination of false or misleading information using the name or authority of the local government unit (LGU) and its officials. To be known as the “Anti-Fake News Announcement Ordinance of Victorias...
John Patrick Solano Young mathematician John Patrick Solano has recently earned his second Palanca distinction, showcasing not only his exceptional skills in math but also his proficiency in writing. Through his works, he aspires to inspire children to pursue academic learning, cultivate positive...
Winners of the 71st Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature are honored in the traditional awarding ceremony held on November 27 at the Philippine International Convention Center The Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature celebrated its 71st year, holding the awarding ceremony at the...
Dutch financial institution ING has named Jun Palanca as new country head of the Philippines, succeeding Hans Sicat who has retired on Dec. 31, 2022. Palanca re-joined ING in May 2022 as head of Wholesale Banking in the Philippines, armed with over 30 years of experience. As country head, he has...
Distinguished author Francisco Sionil José or Manong Frankie, as he is fondly called by his peers, died peacefully in his sleep at the Makati Medical Center, Thursday evening. He was declared dead 9:30 p.m. on Jan. 6, at the age of 97. On an earlier social media post, Manong Frankie wrote what...
Rituals fulfill a higher purpose, believe it or not—to give complete attention to oneself, to shift the focus on you. Whether for brief or extended periods, these breaks remind us to be fully present—a chance to have that (internal) “talk.” Self-care is self-love manifested. These...
The K-drama actress believes Korean-inspired beauty routines need not be long and laborious. Oh Yeon-seo Aesthetic Hydration Cosmetics (AHC) Skincare held its first-ever virtual press junket last month. AHC’s live press tour was a move to advocate a holistic lifestyle centered around self-care,...
