Senator Francis ‘Tol’ N. Tolentino on Friday, February 3 threw his all-out support on the expanded defense and security cooperations between the Philippines and the United States. “I am in favor of defense/security cooperation ‘upgrades’ with reliable allies like the United States,...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has secured an investment commitment from ride-hailing service Grab, which could translate into 500,000 jobs. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. meets with the Chief Executive Officer of Grab Holdings, Inc., Anthony Tan, and other officials...
What’s hot in the music and podcast scenes in the Philippines—plus, a dialogue with Arthur Nery NIRVANA Enlightenment can be achieved by knowing yourself. Start with your musical preferences (Katty Huertas) Two of the “big three” philosophers once stressed the importance of self-knowledge....
Where our country stands in the global context The Covid-19 pandemic recently highlighted how important scientific expertise and research is to the success of a country. The Philippines was fortunate to have many health experts and scientists willing to advise and guide the government in its...
Holistic sustainability and communicating it well as a key to success swisstainable Sustainability as a competitive advantage for Swiss tourism Our country is known for a lot of things. While we get a lot of bad press—some we deserve, others not so much—the natural beauty of the Philippines is...
In the face of climate change, how can nations count on one another to secure a future, if not better, at least possible The world is in a crisis far more encompassing than the two World Wars combined in terms of its potential to bring every single nation to its knees. It’s not only extreme...
Environmental crusader Carlos Aboitiz on why we should confront our warring opinions on climate justice and energy transition DCIM 100MEDIA DJI_0139.JPG Among the greatest public issues of our time, as drastic as the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic is climate change. The long-term shifts in temperatures...
A metaphor for human greed and self-destruction Zombies are no horror genre, they’re a social commentary, maybe a study of hunger or greed. Food is an underlying, if not a central, theme to any zombie story. Like a shadow, it follows every character or, to be more precise, every character follows...
Expect fireworks right on the opening day as a rematch between the two Grand Finals protagonists in the M4 World Championships are set to usher in the brand new season of the MPL Philippines on Feb. 17. M4 champions ECHO rekindles its rivalry with Blacklist right on the opening day of the MPL...
Since 1998, Gardenia Philippines has taken the craft of baking to a game-changing level, pioneering the modern way of bread making in the country and serving world-class packaged bread to generations of Filipinos. With the company’s commitment to ensuring consistent quality and high standards of...
How the beauty business can mitigate environmental degradation Let’s face it, beauty products have been always been a part of daily life for many—from baby care, cosmetics, skin care, and toiletries—and have now grown into a billion-dollar industry. With the continuous advances in science...
Maximize fun, minimize carbon footprints MASS MOVEMENT Provincial jeepney on unpaved roads (Igor Plotnikov) Revenge travel is on. While it’s good for the economy, it’s not so good for the environment. And while the tourism industry has incorporated sustainability into their corporate social...
