Infrastructure developments make moving up north even more enticing. While provinces north of Manila have always been top-of-mind destinations of those looking for a respite from the busy metropolis, it is now gaining even more traction—not only among weekend travelers but also potential...
Inter-terminal cargo transfers between Manila North Harbor (NorthPort) and Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) now play a key role in the operation of Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines Inc.’s newly launched mega Manila port hub and cuts the number of container trucks on the road. The...
A man in North Dakota, United States was arrested for fatally shooting his Filipina girlfriend on Sunday, July 11. The 41-year-old suspect, Eric Venn, has been arrested and is now being held in Ward County Jail for killing his girlfriend, Arnalyn Repalam. The victim was rushed to the hospital but...
Missing Japan? SM City North Edsa heard you loud and clear. They recently brought together everything Japanese pop at their Animezing North exhibit. Featuring life-size anime toy collections, food and delicacies, and even fashion. The event also featured toy collector Yexel Sebastian's toys of his...
The beaches in La Union, the coves in Zambales, the cold breeze in Baguio, the sea of clouds in Sagada, and the Spanish colonial town in Vigan—these are some of the reasons why we frequent the North. Little did we know that just before these long-hour-drive destinations is a hidden gem filled...
A sidequel of history, abandonment, and vengeance “Kingdom” is Netflix’s first Korean series and it took the world by storm in 2019, garnering recognition, nominations, and awards. On account of positive reviews, the South Korean political period horror thriller was renewed for a second...
Lessons in living longer EXERCISE HAPPINESS One healthy and productive bonding experience to practice is working out with loved ones Have you ever wondered why some people live longer than others? Is it really about the genes, their diet, their attitude, or the environment? Apparently, all of these...
PEACE-MAKER Jose de Venecia Jr. Former Speaker of the House In our previous column, we said we experienced up close some of the most devastating wars in the world. The first was the Pacific War and the subsequent invasion of Manila by Japan in 1941 when we were five years old, and then the Vietnam...
SM North EDSA receives Safety Seal certification The Safety Seal ceremony at SM North EDSA On June 5th, 2021, SM City North EDSA was named the first mall in Quezon City (QC) to be awarded the Safety Seal certification from the local government. This Safety Seal is given when the establishment shows...
Scenes from 'Kingdom: Ashin of the North' (Netflix) Popular OTT platform Netflix has announced the date of release of Korean actress Jun Ji-hyun’s “Kingdom: Ashin of the North,” a special episode of the “Kingdom” series. It said “Kingdom: Ashin of the North” will be released...
The North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) project will make major headway with the expected arrival this December of the trains that will be used by the line, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said. COMING SOON -- Trains for the North-South Commuter Railway project linking Clark and Calamba...
Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur P. Tugade said the construction of the "historic" Philippine National Railways (PNR) Clark Phase 1 Project is now in full swing. (File Photo) According to Tugade, the PNR Clark Phase 1 Project currently has a 45.82 percent overall progress rate....
