IT'S THE SMALL THINGS *“He makes all things* *beautiful in His time.”* That’s a church hymn I learned during my years at the Assumption, and which I have never forgotten. It’s one I sing to myself from time to time, and hum at random. So much so that I never really realized how meaningful...
IT’S THE SMALL THINGS This is the second in my African adventure realizations series, and truth be told, I do not know how many more will come out of it. That is Africa for you — soul food, mind medicine, and overall, a most transformative, dare I say spiritually awakening experience, different...
By Alex Salva Quiño Parents eagerly celebrate their children's achievements by buying memorable tokens or gifts, ensuring a meaningful and unforgettable celebration. This father from Washington celebrated his son's graduation by purchasing his son's first-ever lottery ticket. And, to their great...
IT'S THE SMALL THINGS After spending a week in the wilderness in Botswana — from the Okavango Delta to the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans — returning to civilization, if you will, where one need to no longer hike to a single spot for cellular signal, and where it is no longer sparse, can be a bit...
SANTO NINO, Cagayan – The National Irrigation Administration held the groundbreaking ceremony for the P1.70-billion Calapangan Small Reservoir Irrigation Project in Barangay Abariongan Uneg here on Saturday, June 9. NATIONAL Irrigation Administration officials led the groundbreaking ceremony for...
IT'S THE SMALL THINGS Last week, the first ever Philippine Book Festival was held at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC). A most noble project of the National Book Development Board (NBDB), I was so happy to know that in a tech-clad and overpowered generation, people still buy,...
IT'S THE SMALL THINGS While the rainy season is clearly upon us, and as thunder roars more often than not these days, a lot of schools have also begun their summer breaks. This got me nostalgic, and thinking about my student days when I still had summer break as part of my annual agenda. It was a...
IT'S THE SMALL THINGS Last Thursday, May 18, we celebrated the birthday anniversary of our family matriarch, Consuelo “Chito” Madrigal. Earlier this week, in Naga, we finally had a proper launch of the short biography cum memoire I wrote during the pandemic featuring her. As I was explaining my...
IT'S THE SMALL THINGS Tomorrow is Mother’s Day. A Sunday in May every year where we find an extra excuse to celebrate the most important women in our lives. Although a day will never be enough to give adequate thanks to some of the most influential figures in our lives, it is also that day which...
Elegant, opulent, and in many ways relatable, Small Laude captured the hearts of many not just with her superb style but with her down-to-earth personality. Through her videos, people get a glimpse of the life of a socialite, and instead of getting intimidated, we laugh with her as she expresses...
COPENHAGEN - The Danish government and its private sector players have expressed willingness to participate in prospective public-private partnership (PPP) as well as extending concessional loans to various sub-segments of the emerging offshore wind (OSW) industry and in energy infrastructure...
Aside from looking for potential supplier for the planned nuclear power plant in the Philippines, Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual said the government is also eyeing potential manufacturing of nuclear power reactors in the country. It could be recalled that President Ferdinand R....
