The month-long celebration of Filipino food and culinary heritage was launched at the Manila Metropolitan Theatre last Tuesday, championing the theme, “*Pagkaing Sariling Atin, Mahalin at Pagyamanin.”* As per the Proclamation No. 469 s. 2018, April is declared “Filipino Food Month'' or...
An official of the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) Cancer Institute warned of a possible uptick in advanced cancer cases in the next two to three years. This increase, according to PGH Cancer Institute Chairman Dr. Jorge Ignacio, may be attributed to pandemic-delayed screenings and treatments....
Fil-Heritage athletes and US-based Umajesty Williams and Angel Frank both relished their first taste of competition on Philippine soil but reconnecting to their old roots made their stints even more special. *Umajesty Williams (left) and Angel Frank (Reynald Magallon)* Frank, the winner of the...
Think tank Action for Economic Reforms (AER) has warned against the proposed measure in Congress seeking to grant the president the power to suspend Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) premium hikes. In a statement, AER said Thursday, March 23, that giving the president the power to...
The Philippines and China have started the rounds of consultations on the South China Sea, which would play a big role in ensuring the diplomacy between the two countries fighting for territorial sovereignty. At the opening session of the 23rd Philippines-China Foreign Ministry Consultations...
No one guessed the jackpot combinations for Grand Lotto 6/55 and Mega Lotto 6/45 in the evening draw of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Wednesday, March 22. The lucky numbers for Grand Lotto were 25 Â - 50 - 49 - 38 - 21 - 19 for a jackpot worth P29,700,000. However, six...
ILAGAN CITY – Armed with longer limbs and greater strides, the band of Filipino-Heritage athletes who found their way back to their roots displayed their class and ruled the running events in the ICTSI Philippine Athletics Championships at the City of Ilagan Sports Complex on Wednesday, March 22....
Featured image: DAUM BEST CEO Benjamin Brami will bring the luxury French brand to the Philippines this year It’s not an exaggeration to say that French crystal maker Daum is one of a kind. All companies tell you their products are unique, unmatched, special. But Daum, literally, is sui generis....
Featured image: SŒURETRE French Ambassador Michèle Boccoz (middle) with talk show guests, from left, MJ Lamoste, Diane Bartolome, Daisy Omega, Carol RH Malasig, Tetyana, and Olena Sabado The Philippines has a rich history of women’s participation in diplomacy. In fact, the country’s first...
The Philippine Taekwondo Association (PTA) is calling all parents and guardians to register their kids to the 2023 SMART/MVP Sports Foundation summer program which will simultaneously open in all PTA-affiliated clubs nationwide starting March 27 until June 3. *Young participants show skills during...
Lotto tickets bought in Pasay City and San Mateo, Rizal yielded new Super Lotto 6/49 millionaires in the evening draw of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Tuesday, March 21. The two winners will share the jackpot prize worth P33.6 million. Its pot was previously hit by a bettor...
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) said it is "seriously considering" the sale of its casino operations, estimated to raise P80 billion in revenues for the government, to focus solely on regulatory function. In a statement, Alejandro Tengco, Pagcor chairman and chief executive...
