One day I was in between meetings and was sitting by myself drinking coffee and just watching people walk by the Coffee Project branch I was in. I was elated by the high volume of people entering the mall to eat, shop or just wander around. And I started thinking how blessed we are for surviving the...
It took three years for them to finally come to Manila but it was worth the wait. The stars of the popular Korean TV variety show “Running Man” finally met Pinoys in a fan meeting and concert. "Running Man" stars Yoo Jae-suk, Kim Jong-kook, Song Ji-hyo, Jeon So-min, Haha, Jee Seok-jin...
OF TREES AND FORESTS I was extremely happy and proud when I found out that Coffee Project was cited as one of the best Instagrammable cafes in the world for 2023. The honor was given by Big 7 Travel, an online platform that provides “current, curated recommendations on “where to go and what to...
Real estate tycoon and billionaire, Manny Villar, was conferred the prestigious Accountancy Centenary Award of Excellence in recognition of his integrity and vital contributions to the development of the accounting profession in the Philippines. This distinct honor was given to Villar as one of...
Giemel Magramo easily disposed of Thailand’s Sanchai Yotboon in the second round to bag the World Boxing Organization Youth Global flyweight title Saturday, March 25, during a Blow-By-Blow special presentation at Okada. *Giemel Magramo strikes a pose after scoring a second-round knockout of...
There is simply no stopping Manny Pacquiao from giving Filipino fighters the chance to shine in the ring. The boxing legend’s latest undertaking will be Saturday’s big show at the Okada where a fight for the vacant World Boxing Organization Global Youth flyweight title clash takes the spotlight...
OF TREES AND FORESTS Many know me as a public servant and an entrepreneur. I spent 21 years of my life in government serving both as Senate President and Speaker of Representatives, accomplishments which I am extremely proud of. And I have been an entrepreneur all my life — starting with the time...
OF TREES AND FOREST Jeepneys are not just utilitarian modes of transportation for Filipinos. It is that, yes. They offer an affordable mode of transportation for students, workers and the general population that also supports the livelihood of thousands of drivers and independent operators. Back in...
True to his promise, NBA superstar Carmelo Anthony visited La Salle Greenhills’ Santi Romero after watching the Gilas-Lebanon game Sunday. Anthony and Romero stayed at the same apartment in New York two years ago. Former NBA player Carmelo Anthony didn’t only take time touring around Manila but...
Former eight division world champion Manny Pacquiao is set to make a ring return in an attempt to rekindle his glory days inside the ring and perhaps remain relevant as a sporting cum political icon. Former senator and eight division world champion Manny Pacquiao (left) and unbeaten lightweight...
OF TREES AND FOREST Former Senate President Manny Villar Have you ever taken a vacation in a place that is rural, rustic and very provincial? You wake up to the crowing of the rooster, you have freshly opened coconut juice for breakfast, and you just lounge around all day in a place where time...
Kia Philippines achieved a record-breaking 34 percent increase in sales in 2022 as compared to 2021, outpacing the local automotive industry’s 26 percent growth and besting growth in other Kia units in the Asia Pacific region. Kia Philippines led by its President Manny Aligada announced the dual...
