FILIPINO BREAKFAST STAPLE No Filipino breakfast is complete without hot, fresh pandesal Every barrio in the Philippines has a community bakery, its own panaderya that supplies freshly baked pandesal from dawn to midnight. Growing up at the south end of Pulang Lupa in Las Piñas, we were awakened...
Paragon Vertical Corporation, which is a subsidiary of e-Meralco Ventures Inc. (EMVI) of the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) group, is planning equity sell-down for 34.9-percent of its equity to affiliate Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT), the country’s telecom giant which is also...
It feels like we just started the new year, but already graduating students cannot wait for March. For some of them, however, there is one final step to make to begin the march to graduation day internship. On-the-job training or OJT is a work immersion program aimed principally to give...
By JACQUELINE LUCERO As a child of retired Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) parents, I carry a legacy of both pride and unspoken struggles. My mother’s journey as an OFW in Bahrain ended after I graduated in college, marking the end of her sacrifices abroad for our family’s future. Her return was...
Sadness is a curious thing. The Cambridge dictionary defines it as “the feeling of being unhappy, especially because something bad has happened.” But I don’t mean sadness that accompanies a problem or sadness as a result of a problem, but sadness that sometimes strikes you without any reason....
Love comes in all forms and can be shown in different ways. That is what The Manila Hotel wants to spotlight this February with a special dinner concert in partnership with Children’s First One Thousand Days Coalition (CFDC). View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Manila Hotel...
Manila Water Philippine Ventures, Inc. (MWPV), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Manila Water Co. Inc., has renewed its agreement with the Metropolitan Cebu Water District, following the conclusion of their previous contract last year. In a disclosure made to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) on...
ALWAYS BE VIGILANT Fake fragrance products contain harmful chemicals for the body (Photo Ban Toxics) After the December rush, several items often go on sale as markets try to sell their excess stock from the holiday season. Among those products that get slashed prices are cosmetic items like...
Razon-led Manila Water Philippine Ventures (MWPV) and the Pangasinan Provincial Government are set to revisit their water supply partnership after terminating their concession agreement last year. In a statement on Monday, Jan. 29, MWPV said that reassessing and expanding its water infrastructure...
Manila Prince Hotel rolls out its red carpet for VIPs—Very Important Pets that is. Recognizing the importance of four-legged companions, the hotel offers a Furry Friends Stay Free package. Under this exclusive package, the pet fee is waived, allowing guests to bring their beloved pet cats or dogs...
Hayao Miyazaki, the brilliant mind behind Studio Ghibli, recently came out of retirement to create another monumental film, The Boy and the Heron . Already it received quite the accolade after being presented the best animated film award at the Golden Globes. Already viewers can catch it in...
Many might think that in the age of the smartwatch and smartphone, it’s time to do away with the classic wristwatch. But while these digital devices have become a mainstay in our daily lives, there are still many benefits the ‘ole reliable wristwatch can offer. Here are four good reasons...
