Responding to a letter sent to him on his birthday, President Marcos vowed that the administration will do all it can to solve the country's traffic congestion problems. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (BBM Vlog Screenshot) Marcos has featured in his vlog some letters, mostly birthday...
Gen. Benjamin Acorda, Jr., chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), led the surprise drug test of 89 senior officers to set an example amid recent results that at least 25 cops already tested positive since January this year. Acorda said the mandatory drug test was announced on Friday, Sept....
Crime rate in the country from Jan. 1 to Sept. 15, this year has declined by 11,975 incidents compared to the same period last year, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said. PNP chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda, Jr. said the figure represents a 7.874 percent drop in the crime rate, which he attributed...
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS DTI Usec. and Chief of Staff Carol Sanchez (left) and Alice Rawsthorn (right) speaking at the International Design Center The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), representatives from the Senate and Congress, and World Design Organization, along with...
Young artists encapsulated the country’s history, culture, environmental, health, and food issues into printed storybooks and multimedia projects to educate and empower the Filipino youth. With the aim to uplift the communities and drive positive change, the homegrown students of the...
PAGCOR’S BEST PHOTOGRAPHERS Eight grand finalists in the conventional category of this year’s PAGCOR Photography Contest pose for a photo during the awards ceremony Sept. 13, 2023 at the National Museum of Natural History in Manila The much awaited results of the Philippine Amusement and...
Get merry and affordable deals at Richmonde Hotel Ortigas’ pre-holiday sale As September marks the beginning of the Christmas season in the Philippines, Richmonde Hotel Ortigas welcomes the “Ber” months a with a “Pre-Holiday Sale,” so those who want to get a head start on their holiday...
Anya Resort Tagaytay, a relaxed, elegant, and premier resort hotel under the management of Anya Hospitality Group (AHG) and a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH), has been awarded as the Philippines’ Leading Boutique Resort in this year’s World Travel Awards. This award is a...
By Apple Lopez-Pedrialva AN EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCE The author with her companions at the Panuluyan Farmstay in Marinduque Marinduque has been quite under the radar when it comes to its treasure spots. For most, this island is just a home to the famous Moriones or Morion Festival, a...
ENTERING THE MARKET The opening of the first Flying Tiger Copenhagen store in the Philippines in October marks the start of the company's expansion in Southeast Asia It doesn’t take much to make someone smile. At a glance, there is a lot to consume, but with the knick-knacks and wonders that...
Gimo Jr. and the Aswang Clan In a world of digital distractions, stories of scary mythical creatures and cryptids from Filipino folklore are slowly fading into obscurity. The question arises: Are these stories too scary for young children, or can they be presented in a new light while preserving...
SUSTAINABILITY PARTNERS From left Dan Mejia, H&M South Asia’s regional head of communications and PR, Swedish Ambassador Annika Thunborg, and Jonjon San Agustin, SM Supermalls senior vice president for marketing at the launch of Fashion Forever in SM Aura The global fashion industry is at a...