IT’S THE SMALL THINGS On Monday, May first, we celebrate Labor Day. Known as “Araw ng Manggagawa” here in the Philippines, it is a holiday celebrated in many parts of the world. It is a holiday essentially to honor every hardworking Filipino (or laborer around the world for that matter)...
COPENHAGEN – Energy Secretary Raphael P.M. Lotilla will take the podium at the world's largest energy event happening here this week to present the investment opportunities that the Philippine energy sector will be opening up to global investors, primarily the massive renewable energy (RE)...
IT'S THE SMALL THINGS I was recently asked by a friend of mine during a random conversation – if there are two traits or attributes in a person that you seek when either hiring an employee, or finding someone to work with, what would they be? Although, of course, there are so many more, the first...
IT'S THE SMALL THINGS Although I always make it a point to listen to homilies, sermons and the preaching of revered individuals, it is very seldom that one resonates so deeply with me. I do not know if it was the timing — the words I needed to hear on that day — or the delivery, but the homily...
IT'S THE SMALL THINGS For many, Holy week is a time of reflection and introspection. A time to think about what we can change about ourselves, our lives, our perspectives, thoughts and feelings. More than just a vacation because of the many days we have off, regardless of our religion, we can take...
A Danish company is eyeing the Philippines for a strategic deployment of its small modular reactor (SMR) technology in nuclear power development once it passes licensing phase and approvals by government authorities. According to Denmark Ambassador to the Philippines Franz-Michael Mellbin, nuclear...
IT'S THE SMALL THINGS Four days ago, here in Mexico City, I took a visiting friend to La Villa de Guadalupe. We heard mass at the basilica, paid our respects to Our Lady of Guadalupe, gathered some religious articles to give away and share with friends, had ourselves (and our gifts) blessed and...
IT'S THE SMALL THINGS I never knew – especially at the height of 2020 – that the day would come where I would actually seek monotonous and steady moments. Never did I think these kinds of moments would actually bring me comfort and peace. I guess it took my stress levels to reach its peak for...
IT'S THE SMALL THINGS Just when you least expect it, life will always catch you by surprise. It will throw you an unexpected curve ball, and unfortunately, sometimes, when it rains, it truly pours. As we get older, we learn to pick our battles – with others, with ourselves, with our feelings, our...
New micro and small businesses formed by Filipinos flourished during the pandemic, and continued operating even in the new normal on the back of “considerable community support,” a new study from Manulife Philippines revealed. In a report entitled “Filipino entrepreneurship and the bayanihan...
IT'S THE SMALL THINGS I have heard this term countless times, and much more frequently recently in podcasts and vlogs. With all that has happened in this world in the past few years, and in a moment of introspecting, I decided to ponder upon this thought further. Much more so recently, I have...
Around 15 personnel from the Local Government Unit of Tampilisan in Zamboanga del Norte have finished training on a technology that converts solid wastes into useful products, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said. (Photo courtesy of DOST) In a statement, DOST stated that they have...
