Korean actor and K-pop idol Lee Jun-ho got reunited with his Filipino fans after a decade. Lee Jun-ho, who starred in the recent Korean drama “King the Land,” held his “Jun-ho The Moment” fan meeting tour in Manila on Nov. 11 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. At the 2022 Asia Artist...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL Last week, the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) celebrated its 54th anniversary. It was a privilege to become part of the agency, having served as its general manager twice, although just for short periods. I was glad because the celebration focused on a body of water...
Korean star couple Lee Hyeri, 29, and Ryu Jun-yeol, 37, have broken up six years after admitting their relationship. The two starred and worked together in the hit Korean drama “Reply 1988,” which aired from November 2015 to January 2016. Ryu Jun-yeol (left) and Lee Hyeri...
The film “The Marvels” that includes actor Park Seo-jun has topped the weekly box office in South Korea. “The Marvels” was released in South Korea on Nov. 8, selling 91,538 tickets and grossing $681,510 on opening day, according to the Korean Film Council (KOFIC), which tracks...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL The recent plebiscite conducted in the province of Bulacan was an interesting sidelight in this year’s Barangay-Sangguniang Kabataang Barangay Elections (BSKE). In the plebiscite, Bulacan voters were asked whether or not they approved ratifying a proclamation signed by former...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL When my eldest daughter was nine years old, she asked me this question: “Dad, why is there an All Saints Day?” I was not ready to answer that question. My mind raced back to my days in Marist School, hoping to recall what our teachers may have taught us in Religion class...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL In the olden days, the barangay chairman was called barrio captain. Kapitan del Barrio, our elders used to call them. Much earlier, he was “tentyente del barrio” – the successor of the “cabeza de barangay.” His position must be so important that from Barrio Lieutenant,...
Deafening screams filled the Araneta Coliseum when Korean actor Park Seo-jun was revealed on stage at his Fun Meet in Manila on Oct. 14. Park Seo-jun is the global ambassador of Filipino health and wellness company IAM Worldwide. Korean star Park Seo-jun at his Fun Meet in Manila...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL Late last week, traditional and online media outfits went to town with stories on the country’s richest provinces, cities, and municipalities. The stories were based on the audit report of the Commission on Audit as of the end of 2022. We are elated by the fact that the...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL Last weekend, we woke up to the shocking news that Israel’s southern cities were attacked by elements of Hamas – a Palestinian armed group. What made the news “shocking” was the number of Israelis allegedly killed and kidnapped by the attackers, including some 260...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL Tomorrow, Oct. 5, the world will be celebrating “World Teachers’ Day.” When my eldest daughter was in sixth grade, I remember her asking me this: “Dad, why do we celebrate Teachers’ Day?” Her question sent me scampering for a backgrounder on this annual celebration,...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL Tomorrow, Sept. 14, several government and private sector organizations will gather in Antipolo City to celebrate the success of a partnership. The officials of the provincial government of Rizal, the city government of Antipolo, the Department of Environment and Natural...
