FROM THE MARGINS The Philippine economy stands at a crossroads. In 2024, the gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 5.6 percent, falling short of the government’s target of 6-6.5 percent. According to National Economic and Development Authority Undersecretary Rosemarie Edillon, this shortfall was...
To help address power strains and bring in new power transmission, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved four capital expenditure (capex) projects of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). According to the ERC on Feb. 12, NGCP received a green light for three...
Pres. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. troops the line during the 73rd founding anniversary of the Philippine Army's First Scout Ranger Regiment (PA-FSRR) at Camp Tecson in San Miguel, Bulacan on Nov. 25, 2023. (Photo by Philippine Army) A total of 403 cities and municipalities considered as “areas of...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation on the call to holiness in today’s world is entitled Gaudete et Exsultate—“Rejoice and leap for joy” (Lk 6:23)—taken from Jesus’ proclamation of the Beatitudes. “Beatitudes” comes from the Latin beati, which translates the...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE (Part One) In my very first column of 2025, I drew up my wishlist for the year that was to unfold, and prioritized peaceful, violence-free elections come May. Even if this year would be a mid-term election, I could foresee how much was at stake in terms...
PEACE-MAKER Yesterday, Feb. 15, the love of our life and the pillar of our family – Gina — marked her 76th birthday. We are filled with gratitude for the life of a remarkable woman whose strength, grace, and compassion have touched countless lives, including our own. Gina is our...
By Renee Vivienne Alapit The Philippines’ digital entertainment scene is still developing, with new platforms changing how Filipinos enjoy entertainment and leisure. A company that has solidified its position at the front of this change is DigiPlus Interactive Corp. They are honored not just for...
‘Golden Boy’ Carlos Yulo honored as one of MB’s 2025 Newsmakers of the Year Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo expressed his gratitude to those who support his journey By LETIZIA BALANAG Two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo received another accolade as the Manila...
This year, Ayala Land celebrates the best of Philippine contemporary by hosting a grand art exhibit traversing across its properties such as the Ayala Triangle Gardens, Ayala Center (One Ayala, Glorietta, Greenbelt, Ayala Museum), MCBD (Legazpi Active Park), and Circuit Makati. From February 14 to...
The Dumaguete Bamboo Pavilion, a 16.5-meter-tall masterpiece designed and built by Kawayan Design Studio and operated by Henry Hotel, currently holds the record as the tallest bamboo structure in the Philippines. (Hilti Foundation) What began as a shared vision to make a difference has...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Jesus finds himself in the district of Tyre and then in the district of the Decapolis, both Gentile territories. The cure of the daughter of the Syrophoenician woman and the deaf man with speech impediment are favors bestowed on those considered lo-ammi, those who are “not...
Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian hailed the Philippine men's curling team for winning the historic gold medal at the Asian Winter Games, hoping that it would spark greater enthusiasm for winter sports among Filipinos. Philippine Men's Curling Team (Photo courtesy of Chinese...
