A visit to the Swedish consumer electronics and engineered soft goods company OSM Group in Clark From Feb. 25 to 27, Sweden’s State Secretary to the Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade, Diana Janse, and Director General of the Swedish International Development...
Ambassador Hae Kyong Yu of the Embassy of Australia to the Philippines, recently led the unveiling ceremony of the “Australia Corner” at the SM Podium’s Book Nook, together with Book Nook pioneer Architect Shereen Sy, SM Engineering Design and Development president Hans Sy, Jr. and SM...
Singapore Ambassador to the Philippines Constance See Sin Yuan delivers her speech during a reception hosted for guests on board the RSS Endeavour The RSS Endeavour, an Endurance Class Landing Ship Tank (LST) fully designed and built in Singapore, made a goodwill visit to the Philippines from 13 to...
The University of the Philippines (UP) on Wednesday, Feb. 19, declared an “Alternative Learning Day” on Feb. 25 to commemorate the anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution. University of the Philippines (up.edu.ph) The EDSA People Power Revolution anniversary has been declared by the...
In a significant and historic visit, Elke Pickert, the great-great-granddaughter of the esteemed Ferdinand Blumentritt, along with her husband, Michael Ocvirk, toured Manila for the very first time. Professor Ferdinand Blumentrit was a teacher, lecturer, and author of articles and books on...
The celebratory toast with Department of Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Hellen De La Vega, Dean of the Diplomatic corps, Archbishop Charles John Brown, and Ambassador Shri Harsh K. Jain of the Embassy of India Ambassador Shri Harsh K. Jain of the Embassy of India to the Philippines, welcomed guests...
Vice President Sara Duterte’s chief-of-staff is now back at work at the Office of the Vice President (OVP) after previously attempting to resign following her detention at the House of Representatives in November last year. (From right) Vice President Sara Duterte and OVP Undersecretary...
IOANNIS SICUYA Ioannis Sicuya’s exhibit “Wanderer in the Labyrinth” is all about the human quest for meaning in a world often perceived as mysterious and unknown. The exhibit explores existential questions through a unique artistic lens. Sicuya’s inspiration stems from a...
Billy Bagtas Billy Bagtas takes his audience on a deeply personal and powerful journey through the themes of suffering, redemption, and familial ties in his latest exhibit “Nightmare Obsession” at West Gallery. His works are not only a reflection of his own struggles but also an...
DAGWAY SA TAPANGKO , oil on canvas, 60x240 inches, 2016 Nunelucio “Nune” Alvarado’s recently concluded exhibit, “Bitter Sugar: The HeArt of Nune Alvarado,” celebrated five decades of his prolific art career. The show, organized in support of his nomination to the Order of National...
Senator Joel Villanueva said the push to adopt an alternative work setup is timely to ease the plight of the workers in their commute and boost productivity that suffers due to the scourge of traffic congestion that is bound to get worse with the projected EDSA overhaul this year. Villanueva, the...
By Dexter R. Matilla FROM WATCHING SKIES (AS I BREATH I SEE CIRCLES) , acrylic on canvas, 72.02x108.07 inches, 2024 As if in the middle of a trance, Nestor Vinluan gyrated to the music played by fellow visual artists during the vernissage of his ongoing show at Galleria Duemila. ...
