(From Left: DTI Undersecretary Atty. Allan Gepty, BCCP Executive Director/Trustee Chris Nelson, His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of the Philippines and the Republic of Palau Laure Beaufils, Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque, ACG Founder and CEO Mon Abrea, PNB Economist and Research Division...
The Bistro Group marked its 30th anniversary with a celebration on Jan. 28 at Hard Rock Cafe in S Maison, Pasay City, reflecting on three decades of shaping the casual dining scene in the Philippines and unveiling new restaurant concepts. It all started in 1994 when Chairman and CEO William Stelton...
In photo are Federal Land executives and partners (from left to right): Federal Land NRE Global Inc. Vice Chairman Yusuke Hirano, Federal Land Vice Chairman Thomas F. Mirasol, Federal Land Technical Execution Group Head Alvin U. Ty, EEI Senior Vice President Andy P. Tumbokon III Tadaima! This...
The National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) recently received a significant boost with a service donation from SM Development Corporation (SMDC), underscoring a milestone in the museum's history. The donation was formally accepted on January 31. From left: National Museum of the Philippines...
Aboitiz-led Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) expects its profits to continue growing this year after reporting strong growth in net income for 2024 on the back of record revenues. “Our retail-focused strategy allowed us to book record-high top line revenues. We should see the continued...
REFLECTIONS TODAY The Gerasene territory is part of the Decapolis which is largely inhabited by pagans, which explains why herds of swine, considered by the Jews as unclean, are being pastured. Strangely, the Gerasenes who witness Jesus driving “Legion” out of the possessed man beg him...
FROM THE MARGINS Last Jan. 27, 2025, the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City became the epicenter of groundbreaking discussions as over 400 stakeholders gathered for the National Microinsurance Forum. This annual event, held in celebration of National Microinsurance Month, underscored the...
Dr. Stuart Bennett While Filipinos are known for their resilience, the healthcare system often puts this trait to the test. Long waits and high costs for quality care reveal a system struggling with inefficiencies. This reality is starkly evident in the frustratingly long lines snaking...
REFLECTIONS TODAY First Reading • Mal 3:1-4 Thus says the Lord God: Lo, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me; and suddenly there will come to the temple the Lord whom you seek, and the messenger of the covenant whom you desire. Yes, he is coming, says the Lord of hosts....
PEACE-MAKER On behalf of our family, we convey once again our immense gratitude to Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez and his beloved wife, Tingog Partylist Representative Yedda Marie Romualdez, for the great honor and privilege of naming a building in the House of Representatives after us...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE The New Chinese Lunar Year of the Wood Snake got off to a propitious start by virtue of a lunch that was hosted by SM Supermalls at China Blue, Conrad Hotel. It was primarily stakeholders and tenants of the malls, along with a smattering of media...
Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel hold a flag-raising activity onboard BRP Teresa Magbanua in the vicinity of Escoda Shoal in the West Philippine Sea on June 12, 2024 to commemorate the 126th Philippine Independence Day. (Photo by PCG) The National Security Council (NSC) and Armed Forces of...
