Pag-IBIG Fund released P20.94 billion in home loans in the first quarter of 2021 despite the pandemic, an increase of 33% or P5.17 billion compared to the P15.77 billion released during the same period in 2020, its top officials announced Tuesday (April 13). Secretary Eduardo D. del Rosario, who...
PAGBABAGO Dr. Florangel Rosario Braid What indeed is terrifying to septuagenarians and octogenarians like me, is that we are losing some of our colleagues, not to old age but to the dreaded COVID-19. When we open our Facebook pages, it seems like notes of condolences and prayers are beginning to...
PAGBABAGO Dr. Florangel Rosario Braid These past few days, we paused to reflect on the meaning of Lent. Being unable to go through our usual practices – “Visita Iglesia,” “Pabasa ng Pasyon” and the “Senakulo” or crucifixion which symbolize penance, most Filipinos now celebrate the...
PAGBABAGO Dr. Florangel Rosario Braid Community media (newspapers and radio) had always played a vital role as the voice of the community. Because of the need for information that is specific to concerns of the community, its presence has become even more crucial during this pandemic crisis....
Martin del Rosario is thinking of incorporating a mischievous side to his portrayal of Prince Zardoz in "Voltes V: Legacy." He's doing so by way of Loki, a popular character seen in Marvel's series of films. "Actually tinitingnan ko talaga si Loki. Pero siya kasi very cunning," Martin said in an...
Rosario Viceral, Vice Ganda’s mom has come out to reveal her ardent dream. She is hoping that her son would allow her a grandchild and soon. Rosario told Vice in his vlog, "Kasi iniisip ko, sayang itong mga ipinundar mo, anak, na walang magmamana..." "Kanino mapupunta ito? Kami nama'y patanda na....
PAGBABAGO Dr. Florangel Rosario Braid Among the many tributes given to Joaquin Bernas were his invaluable contribution in building the country's constitutional democracy by interpreting the intent of the 1987 Constitution during the many times it had been challenged. But he was a man of many...
A group of health advocates urged the government to be transparent and efficient in spending the P205.8 billion health budget during the first-year implementation of the Universal Health Care (UHC) Act. In a statement, the UHC Watch called on civil society to be vigilant and actively...
PAGBABAGO Dr. Florangel Rosario Braid Thirty-five years ago, we experienced what was perhaps one of the most glorious moments in our lifetime. The meaning of EDSA People Power and the return of democracy and our freedom never left us as we celebrate the 25 th of February every year. But the journey...
Coca-Cola Philippines on Tuesday, (Feb. 23), said it is on track with the implementation of its $63 million, approximately P3.06 billion, programmed expansion this year amid cautious optimism for growth and a strong pivot to towards a total beverage company. Tony Del Rosario,...
PAGBABAGO Dr. Florangel Rosario Braid While going over activities being planned for the forthcoming Philippine Quincentennial, I suddenly recalled an observation made during the Globalization Lecture series held 20 years after James Fallows wrote his essay, “A Damaged...
PAGBABAGO Dr. Florangel Rosario Braid Admitting that the country today is “sinking deeper and deeper” and losing P2 billion a day due to COVID-19, President Duterte asked his economic managers to present a clear plan to address the high inflation and the worsening crisis. Senate Minority...
