Former Albay 1st district Rep. Edcel Grex Lagman Jr. teased his father, sitting Albay 1st district Rep. Edcel Lagman Sr., that he would one day run for senator in a belated Father’s Day greeting. Lagman Sr. and Lagman Jr. (Photos from congress.gov.ph/albay.gov.ph) “Don’t worry papa. I’ll be...
The sun sets over a boat sailing along Manila Bay. (ALI VICOY/ MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO) The Philippines on Tuesday, June 21, will experience its longest daytime and shortest nighttime, in an astronomical event known as “summer solstice.” The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and...
It’s rather sad that June 12, our country’s Independence Day, isn’t celebrated much outside the officialdom here in the Philippines. For most Filipinos, it’s a holiday people look forward to so that they can get a break from the daily rigors of work. Abroad, however, it’s the biggest...
If you will ever get a chance to send a letter to your deceased father in heaven this Father’s Day, what will you tell him? How are you there in heaven, dad? Are you going to ask what he is up to? Will you tell him that you are doing okay despite longing for his presence? Or will you cry your...
Sentro Rizal launched online to connect OFWs to PH cultural, historical, media resources The Philippine Embassy in Ottawa launched the Sentro Rizal Ottawa online portal on Independence Day, to connect people, especially Overseas Filipinos, to cultural, historical, media, and other related resources...
In this imagined conversation among 20 writers about their fathers, may we realize what our own has taught us A father acts on behalf of his children by working, providing, intervening, struggling, and suffering for them. In so doing, he really stands in their place. He is not an isolated...
The Global Fiipino_mural by Filipino Artist Emmanuel "Manny" Garibay “Malayong lupain, amin mang marating, di rin magbabago ang damdamin." Borrowing from the hymn of the University of the Philippines, the various celebrations commemorating the 124th anniversary of the declaration of Philippine...
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) introduces Life Kyaraban , an oncoming series of roadshows which will start at the Glorietta Activity Center. It serves as an avenue for customers to not only see up close the latest Mitsubishi vehicles, including the new Xpander, but also thoroughly...
It’s the time of the year when fathers are put on spotlight for their hard work and sacrifices. Vice President Leni Robredo’s second daughter Tricia Robredo shares this throwback photo with her late father and Naga City mayor Jesse Robredo on Instagram after her admission to Harvard University...
With Father’s Day approaching, American Crew listened to Corporate Dads talking about their way of life, struggles, and how they can manage to keep all the hats and rocking it! Let us learn from these dads and get inspiration on how to level up your dad game! First, on the list is a top...
If you don’t know what to give your Dad on that special day Finding the right gift is always a challenge, and this Father’s Day is no different. To help you out, here are some of our picks for stylish gifts this Father’s Day. Photo from Jim Weaver Designs Truly Filipino Homegrown brand Jim...
Shopee In celebration of Father’s Day, three fathers from Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, share how fatherhood has allowed them to become better versions of themselves, including at the workplace. Martin: Evolving as a Leader and as a Father Shopee...
