WORD ALIVE FR. BEL SAN LUIS, SVD In the gospel of this 16th Sunday, we can discern two forms of spirituality as symbolized by the two sisters Martha and Mary. The busybody Martha symbolizes action or work, while Mary represents contemplation or prayer. * * * According to the gospel, Martha is so...
Don Trollano hit the game-winning jumper with 1.9 seconds left as NLEX frustrated defending champion TNT by a hairline, 90-89, in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo on Thursday, June 16. The NLEX Road Warriors celebrate after Don Trollano hit the go-ahead basket in their 90-89...
#MINDANAO John Tria As a new administration takes shape, much discussion on previous government policies and achievements are a normal occurrence, and I believe it is proper to take stock of such policies and how the target sectors benefit (or not) from them. They can come in the form of...
EDITORS DESK Ramon Bonilla The gates are now open. Gone were the days when we were restrained to digital viewing of our favorite sporting spectacles that were staged in controlled environments — basking in bright lights but without the touch of fan interaction. An offbeat of what was supposed to...
The Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) partners with PLDT, the Philippines’ leading telecommunications company, to further strengthen its campaign ahead of its future international tournaments, especially with the 31st Southeast Asian Games in Hanoi, Vietnam nearing. PLDT and...
A long weekend calls for a great party time Do you still remember the last time you had a great night out? You and your friends dressed for the night, hopping from one bar to another, maybe a few karaoke moments, but definitely no shortage of booze. That’s the nightlife we had during the...
A victory for the Filipino movie scene The Philippines’ entries to this year’s Sundance Film Festival bagged major nods. Martika Ramirez Escobar’s directorial debut film “ Ang Pagbabalik ng Kwago ” (“Leonor Will Never Die”) took home the World Cinema Dramatic Special Jury Award:...
Veteran comedian Don Pepot, real name Ernesto Fajardo, has died. He was 88. This was confirmed to media by his son Michael, relating his father succumbed to pneumonia, Tuesday. Don Pepot started his showbiz career in 1964. He was last seen in the movie "Si Agimat,Si Enteng Kabisote at Si Ako" in...
A chef’s guide to foraging, whether in the forest or in your backyard By Don Baldosano Foraging plays a huge role in our food culture in many provinces in the Philippines. MAN EATS WILD The author gathering kulitisleft: The author gathering kulitis, a spinach cultivated as pig feed or ingredient...
We deserve nothing but the best cocktails for our New Year’s toast, so here are recipes courtesy of top chefs and mixologists in the country We usher in 2022 in a few hours. What better way to celebrate the New Year than with a festive spirit in hand! Because, after all the hardships we’ve been...
Despite the pandemic, the Food Haven of the Philippines lives up to its new title with culinary victories left and right Photos by the author. HURADOS The judges from left: Thirdy Dolatre, Kevin Navoa, Tibong Jardeleza, Don Baldosano, Sandy Daza, and Angelo Comsti Iloilo is known for its culinary...
Christmas midnight feast made from corner store ingredients By Don Baldosano TRUSTED 24/7 SHOP Interior of a homegrown convenience store (All Day) Here’s a scenario: It’s just a few hours away from Christmas Eve and the groceries and malls are already closed. You have no food in the fridge or...
