IT’S THE SMALL THINGS Alex Eduque As school years are once again coming to a close, and another year of online learning has ended, parents are once again in a frenzy scrambling to find worthwhile ways for their children to spend their extra time this summer. In the past, it would be a roster of...
Here are reviews of the crown jewel of Steve McQueen’s Small Axe film anthology, the film Mangrove, which finally brings to film a historic trial in British Black History. There are also new drops on Netflix - Concrete Cowboy, a slice of contemporary Philadelphia urban lore, and Madame Claude, a...
IT'S THE SMALL THINGS Alex Eduque Tomorrow is Easter Sunday. Surreal (and sad) to think that on Easter last year, we were in the exact same situation, “celebrating” (if you can call it that) in the exact same way – with our immediate households in enhanced community quarantine. One cannot...
IT’S THE SMALL THINGS Alex Eduque I write this on the thirteenth death anniversary of my late grand-aunt, Consuelo “Chito” Madrigal. I need not elaborate further, but followers of this column, my friends and family know what a great influence she has been, and continues to be in my life. It...
IT’S THE SMALL THINGS Alex Eduque Last week, I wrote a tribute of sorts to the women of my world – they who have nurtured, reared, strengthened and raised me all these years. These are the women who amidst challenging times are a constant reminder to me to always look at my glass as half full...
IT’S THE SMALL THINGS Alex Eduque In light of women’s month, I will dedicate this space for the rest of March to women – to their plight, to their successes, to their roles, or simply, to cheer them on for the countless parts they play in our lives. This one is for the women of my world –...
IT’S THE SMALL THINGS Alex Eduque There is a reason there is a whole month devoted to women. March is Women’s Month because women are a special kind of wonderful. And I am not just saying this because I am a woman myself. Not to mention, one who spent four-years in a renowned all-women liberal...
The new Suzuki Dzire There’s much to look forward to this year. With a new hybrid work mode taking over many companies, the opening of Skyway Stage 3 to ease travel, and many new vehicles to choose from, there are more and more reasons to upgrade your lifestyle with a new car. Easily one of the...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) is encouraging consumers and the working population to respond to a new survey on confidence in the safe and gradual opening of the economy. In a statement, Acting Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Karl Kendrick T. Chua said the key to a real...
Having an important role in helping boost recovery during this pandemic, Small Business Corporation (SBCorp), the financing arm of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), was assigned a high Issuer Credit Rating of PRS A minus (corp.). Philippine Rating Services Corporation...
Ranil Gabo Guarino, 40, is a plant hobbyist, government employee, and a recent graduate of law school. Guarino resides in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. His home measures about 80 square meters, including his lush tropical garden that he further enhanced during the quarantine period. A fun...
Regulated use of explosives in small-scale mining areas may be allowed in the amended version of the Republic Act (RA) 7076 or the People's Small-Scale Mining Act, a top official at Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) said. This alarmed an environmental group, which said the MGB does not even have...
