IT’S THE SMALL THINGS Alex Eduque I write this on the thirteenth death anniversary of my late grand-aunt, Consuelo “Chito” Madrigal. I need not elaborate further, but followers of this column, my friends and family know what a great influence she has been, and continues to be in my life. It...
Ever wondered how Paul Salas creates his onscreen characters? Well, the actor has shared his unorthodox style relating to acting. Apparently, he draws emotions from the script itself, and not entirely from past experiences. Asked about a particular scene in "The Lost Recipe" where he witnessed Chef...
BPI Family Savings Bank (BFSB), the consumer and retail banking arm of the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), was assigned the highest issuer rating of PRS Aaa (corp.) with a stable outlook. Philippine Rating Services Corporation (PhilRatings) said a company rated “PRS Aaa” has a very strong...
In other words, what are your plans for Holy Week 2021? THE EASTER EGG HUNT Where are you going this Holy Week on lockdown? One of them is hidden in diamonds. Yes, it’s called “Mirage, the world’s most expensive Easter egg, which belongs to an anonymous collector. On its outer shell, it is...
Top seeds Laguna Heroes and Iloilo Kisela Knights routed their rivals to lead the semifinalists in the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) All Filipino Conference Wednesday, March 24, via chess.com. The Heroes crushed the eighth-seeded Antipolo Cobras with 16-5 and 19-2 set...
The Philippines is a country of diverse talents. One of the many indicators of this is how Filipino MSMEs parade creativity and craftsmanship with their proudly local products. From everyday staples and necessities to products that one would consider a luxury, name it and it’s highly likely that...
BTS with 'You Quiz on the Block' hosts show hosts Yoo Jae-suk and Jo Se-ho (Instagram) Korean TV talk and quiz show “You Quiz on the Block” garnered the highest rating in its history courtesy of K-pop superstars BTS. BTS members were the sole guests on the TV show on its 99th episode on March...
EXO, Chanyeol, The Box K-pop boy band EXO member Chanyeol’s new movie premiered at No. 1 at the Korean box office and ended the 21-day winning streak of the Oscar-nominated film “Minari.” According to the Korean Film Council (KOFIC), Chanyeol’s “The Box” sold 29,274 tickets on...
UFC Hall of Famer Georges St-Pierre and Brazilian jiu-jitsu icon Renzo Gracia share a light moment during the second episode of The Apprentice: ONE Championship edition. (ONE Championship) Martial arts legends Georges St-Pierre and Renzo Gracie are set to make their appearance as guest athletes in...
Filipino bet Lara Pearl Alvarez, right, enters the boardroom for deliberation with Team Conquest members Nazee Sajedi, center, and Alvin Ang. (ONE Championship) Filipino contender Lara Pearl Alvarez recently survived from being eliminated in ONE Championship's edition of "The Apprentice," which...
Kim Sejeong in a teaser photo for her upcoming album 'I’m' (Twitter) Kim Sejeong, star of the hit Korean TV series “The Uncanny Counter” and former member of girl groups I.O.I and Gugudan, is set to return to the music scene with the release of a new album. Sejeong is set to drop her second...
Union Bank of the Philippines reported that its strong performance last year despite the global effects of COVID-19 shows that it is now reaping the fruits of its digital transformation almost five years ago. The Bank was able to achieve a net income of P11.6 billion, despite credit reserves...
