With less than a month before the May 2022 elections, President Duterte has stepped up his campaign for his Senate bets by interviewing them one-on-one and asking them how they can contribute to the country's development if they win a Senate seat. President Duterte, Greco Belgica, and Rep. Rodante...
University of the Philippines forward Ricci Rivero hit two birds with one stone Saturday night, April 9. Actress Andrea Brillantes and UP forward Ricci Rivero (UAAP Media Bureau) Rivero made heads turn after asking out actress Andrea Brillantes following the Fighting Maroons' 83-76 win over the Far...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE:OUR NEW ABNORMAL As the notion of our post-Covid economic recovery comes fully into play, it’s inevitable that we’ll think of particular arenas such as tourism. Pre-pandemic, it was a dollar revenue-earner that was on the upswing, and one that we’d continuously...
Senator Sonny Angara As our economy continues to reopen in the face of dwindling Covid-19 cases, the country is now faced with very high fuel prices due to global supply issues caused by the ongoing armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine. This has led to even higher food, utilities, and...
PEACE-MAKER Jose de Venecia Jr. Former Speaker of the House Indeed, the ongoing electoral campaign is one of the most divisive and vicious in our nation’s political history. More important than the raging political battle, however, is the governance of our country for the next six years, which...
REFLECTIONS TODAY LUKE 22:14—23:56 ... When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him and the criminals there, one on his right, the other on his left. Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, they know not what they do.” They divided his garments by casting lots. The people...
Zavier Lucero scored 27 points to lift University of the Philippines past Far Eastern University, 83-76, and solidify its second spot at the end of the first round in the UAAP Season 84 men's basketball tournament at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City Saturday night, April 9. Zavier Lucero of...
National University made quick work of winless University of the East, 77-61, in the UAAP Season 84 men's basketball tournament at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City Saturday, April 9. Michael Malonzo (UAAP Media Bureau) Michael Malonzo, John Galinato and Reyland Torres joined forces from the...
Grammy-nominated K-pop superstars BTS earned seven nominations at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards (BBMA), which will be held on May 15 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. This year, BBMA will honor artists in 62 categories in different music genres. Five new categories were announced this year...
The Manila Hotel revives pre-pandemic traditions in observance of Lent and to celebrate Easter. With an array of activities for its staycation, dining, and walk-in guests, and even those staying at home, the iconic hotel gives city folk and those wo prefer to stay in Metro Manila options for the...
REFLECTIONS TODAY At first glance, the words of the high priest sound wise and therefore worthy of being followed. Perhaps there are circumstances when it may be the wisest thing to do. But a mother who had a newly-born baby in danger of death defied this “wisdom” from the relatives that she...
IT'S THE SMALL THINGS Holy week is upon us, and so is election fever. Thirty days to go, and campaign period in full blast, people are most definitely hyped! With the excitement comes some frenzy, and unfortunately, toxicity as well. Exchanges – both pleasant and unpleasant – are...
