HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE Come Sept. 24, at the University of Santo Tomas, the Manila Bulletin will mount the very first Sustainability Focus Session; with the session concentrating on Real Estate and Renewable Energy in a Green-centric Future. The topic comes out of the partnership we...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE For two glorious days last week, the Philippine Retail Association (PRA) took over the second level of the SMX Convention Hall, and mounted their annual National Retail Conference and Expo (NRCE) 2024. It was simply a gathering of the best and brightest in Filipino...
Special Assistant to the President and keynote speaker Frederick Go, with Chris Lim, PFA president Franchise Asia Philippines 2024, an International Franchise Conference mounted by the Philippine Franchise Association (PFA), recently took place at the SMX MOA. It was another feather in the cap for...
BenCab and his Nike Air Nike sneakers have been enhanced by 27 renowned artists in the name of the Pink Room, I Can Serve, and breast cancer awareness and early detection. It's the fundraising activity of I Can Serve Foundation Inc. on its 25th year, and it's an auction that promises bragging...
IYCRMM Among the genres that have been keeping published books a profitable enterprise, crime fiction has evolved to being more than your standard murder mystery. We now have crime novels that offer potent social commentary, or serve up unique, memorable crime-solvers. Feast your eyes and minds on...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE Two events I recently attended had the common thread of women running the show with purpose. It was rewarding to sit through the two; and recognize that women have been breaking those metaphorical glass ceilings and proving that empowerment is no longer some...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE Friends would know that in my recent past, I’ve not been into jeans. Without exaggeration, I would venture to say that’s it’s been over 20 years since I would regularly wear jeans or denim as part of my everyday fashion. And I’ll be the first to admit...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE My column today may not be very popular; as it’s always been much easier to find a scapegoat, blame the government, or believe that disaster and misfortune have nothing to do with our own actions, or the lack of them. What am I referring to? The disastrous...
Manila Bulletin is set to further its commitment to promoting sustainability awareness with the launch of the first-ever Manila Bulletin Sustainability Focus Session. The event is scheduled to take place on September 24, 2024, at the Dr. Robert C. Sy Grand Ballroom, located within the Blessed...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE Employee movement and recurring migration is a growing trend. For a good number in the workforce, gone are the days of putting a premium of longevity in one’s CV. Speaking to a number of HR practitioners responsible for the hiring at real estate companies,...
The Flame at Discovery Primea. The Flame at Discovery Primea’s 16th floor has always been a favorite of mine and Issa's. Chef Luis Chikiamco took over as Executive Chef in 2014, and over the decade, it’s consistently been an unrivaled dining joy to visit Flame. Regularly, Chef Luis will invite...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPE-VINE What I appreciate and give due credit for, is how the Department of Tourism, under the leadership of Sec. Christina G. Frasco, recognizes that a multi-pronged approach to promoting Philippine Tourism is the ideal way to cover all the bases. It’s about creating...
