Online delicatessen shop collaborates with Philippine industry leaders for a variety of causes As Christmas draws closer, we start to feel the festive cheer. The Bow Tie Duck, online delicatessen and groceries delivery in Metro Manila, reminds us of the essence of the holiday—giving. “What...
Biography of former DBP chairman launched DEVELOPMENT BOOK At the book launching at the end of October were, from left, Butch Dalisay, Luis Juan L. Virata, and DBP president and chief executive officer Emmanuel G. Herbosa. State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) recently hosted the...
The threat of the new Omicron variant notwithstanding, the Philippines has successfully flattened the curve of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) fresh daily cases that was triggered by the Delta variant during the third quarter. (Photo from IATF) A visual representation of this can be seen in this...
Streaming Reviews Here are two films indelibly stamped by the masterful work of their directors. There’s the return of Jane Campion and her latest, The Power of the Dog, and from Edgar Wright, his Last Night In Soho. The Power of the Dog The Power of the Dog (Netflix) - Jane Campion has captured...
OF TREES AND FOREST Former Senate President Manny Villar I have said it before and I will say it again — entrepreneurs will lead our country’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. During the recently concluded Villar SIPAG’s 10th OFW & Family Summit, Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon M....
THE RIGHT MOVE RIKKI MATHAY Everyone loves the feeling of being loved. This gives us the window to choose who we want to spend the rest of our lives with. These may be with friends, potential partners, family members, and even people we meet on the internet. Online dating has been the modern way of...
Ogie Alcasid and Ian Veneracion As we all know, the live event and concert industry is one of the most affected industries since COVID-19 began last year. Thousands of freelance live production professionals have been struggling to make ends meet. In light of this, Ortigas and Company is partnering...
The Securities & Exchange Commission has facilitated the raising of P5.4-billion sustainable bonds following its efforts to promote sustainability in the Philippine corporate sector. This is according to SEC Commissioner Ephyro Luis B. Amatong in his welcome remarks during the European Chamber...
President Duterte says he's inclined to approve a proposal to make vaccination against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) mandatory among Filipinos, should the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) come up with one. President Rodrigo Duterte listens to a Cabinet member’s presentation during his ‘Talk...
FINDING ANSWERS Former Senator Atty. Joey D. Lina It’s a pandemic within a pandemic, and it’s an urgent issue that we ought to focus on especially because November is National Children’s Month. A recent World Bank (WB) study said that childhood under-nutrition, long considered to be a...
Editorial Andres Bonifacio shares with Jose Rizal the distinction of being honored on a non-working holiday for his contribution to the shaping of a national identity among Filipinos. While Rizal is honored on the date of his martyrdom, the Bonifacio commemoration coincides with his birthday. Born...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has dismantled 20 guerilla fronts of the Communist Party of the Philippines – New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) this year, reducing the active units to only 43, according to the country’s top military commander. Lt. Gen. Andres Centino assumes as the 57th...
