Three novels in this review will fall under the genre of science fiction and fantasy, but it’s illuminating to discern how different the three are from each other. A fourth novel is a quirky, darkly humorous tale that highlights the English and why they’re so peculiar. Doing Time by Jodi Taylor...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Unlike Mark and Matthew who situate Jesus’ homecoming in the latter part of his ministry (Mk 6:1-6; Mt 13:54-58), Luke transposes it to the beginning. Jesus’ sermon in the synagogue of Nazareth is programmatic of his entire ministry. Jesus’ teaching is the fulfllment not...
Delays to a long-planned mission by WHO experts to China to investigate the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic are "not just a visa issue", Beijing said Wednesday. A woman uses her mobile phone along the banks of the Yangtze River on New Year's Eve day in Wuhan in ChinaÂ’s central Hubei province...
Maxine Syjuco and Jack of None represents the Philippines in the 9th International Video Poetry Festival in Athens MUSIC AND POETRY Jack of None members and siblings A.G., Maxine, and Julian Syjuco; and The Purpose of the Moon cover art by Maxine Syjuco " Maman, nous sommes à la maison (Mom, we...
REFLECTIONS TODAY People generally believe in the existence of spirits, demonic or good spirits. Most often spirits are believed to bring disaster. On encountering Jesus walking on the water, the disciples think they are seeing a water spirit and, understandably, they are afraid. Jesus allays the...
Like people across the country and around the world whose lives have suddenly been turned upside down by the pandemic, dogs who are stuck in quarantine with their owners may experience stress. But exercise for your pet’s mind and body can help. If you have a dog, take a walk at The Podium’s...
AURELIO “Gigi” R. MONTINOLA III, Chair of Far Eastern University (FEU), is the President of the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) for 2021. Mr. Montinola is the 72nd President of the MAP since its inception in 1950. AURELIO...
The road to the $40 million The International 10 (TI10) begins for TNC Predator and fellow Filipino Dota 2 teams as Romanian organizer PGL revealed the invited teams for the Dota Pro Circuit (DPC)-Southeast Asia Region. On New Year's Day, game developer Valve bared its plans for the 2021 DPC,...
The Association of Boxing Alliances in the Philippines (ABAP) has been working double time to send Olympic hopefuls and qualifiers to a training camp in Thailand in the midst of the pandemic. ABAP secretary general Ed Picson said if things fall into place, select Filipino boxers including...
Park Shin Hye has been relatively quiet this year on the small screen, but only because she has been busy filming horror movies. This year, the actress released back to back horror films #ALIVE, and The Call which were both shown on Netflix. In 2021, she is set to return to the Kdrama front. The...
Enjoy listening to Lea Salonga, Kuh Ladesma, and more while helping workers displaced by the pandemic Since prewar times, it has been a tradition for the 108-year-old Manila Hotel to hold a New Year countdown. This year, we might be living during unprecedented times because of the threat of the...
As they say, the new normal has forced all of us to make a shift in the way we live our daily lives. Terms like WFH (work-from-home) and online school have become everyday speak. How is everyone coping and moving forward? WeTV Original series Section St. Valentine: The Disappearance of Divine takes...
