EDITORS DESK Ramon Bonilla In a year that was predominant of bad news, with the end this ordeal not in sight, it was the sportsmen—many of them— that lifted up the spirits of Filipinos that are longing for inspiration, something that went missing when the coronavirus pandemic caught us...
The season of holiday feasts lasts way beyond Christmas and New Year, stretching the household cook’s imagination and ability to turn holiday leftovers into appetizing new meals. Many Filipino party favorites are good ingredients for recipes that sometimes turn out better than the original....
UDD proposes a toast to new beginnings UDD4 On the morning of Dec. 26, UDD officially announced through its Facebook page that its frontman, Armi Millare, is parting ways with the band. In their post, the Alternative/Indie band says, “We thank her for sharing her talent and artistry in the songs...
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) should retain the depiction of the country’s national heroes in Philippine currency in recognition of their bravery and invaluable contribution to the country’s rich history and culture. Senator Richard Gordon made the call on Sunday, as he opposed the...
Details you may or may not be aware of about the festive season in the Philippines Christmas in the Philippines is special. We have the longest Yuletide season in the world that spans six months. Among the predominantly Christian countries in Asia, namely, East Timor, Cyprus, Russia, Armenia, and...
It’s a trope as old as time: the jadedness of realizing Santa ain’t real, figuratively especially. But here’s why we as adults need to reclaim the spirit of the season There’s something about the Filipino Christmas. And Filipino authors since Rizal have tried to capture and communicate that...
A GoFundMe campaign launched for the family of Filipino-Sri Lankan Suraj Mahadeva, who was shot to death in Palmer Square in Chicago last Saturday, Dec. 11, has already raised $30,052 in donations as of Thursday, Dec. 23. The GoFundMe project was initiated by his cousin, Anika Mahadeva, on Friday,...
If her brother wins in the upcoming presidential election, Sen. Imee Marcos sees nothing wrong with Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. 's future relationship with the victims of the martial ;aw. In a TV interview on Tuesday, Marcos did not directly answer whether his brother would hold a dialogue with...
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) has activated the “Nonoy Espina Emergency Fund for Media Workers” to assist media workers in areas affected by the onslaught of typhoon Odette (international name: “Rai”). (NUJP Facebook Page) The Nonoy Espina Emergency Fund for...
Blacklist International got a major boost during its 3-0 sweep of Indonesian powerhouse RRQ Hoshi as Filipino fans trooped to the Suntec Singapore Convention Centre to show support to the PH bets. Screenshot from M3 World Championship livestream Waving the Philippine flags, the fans cheered their...
Filipino youth leaders are encouraged to apply for a four-day workshop on civic education for good governance initiated by the United States (US) for Southeast Asian leaders. (Photo courtesy of the US Embassy in the Philippines) The US Embassy in the Philippines started calling for applications...
Deals and dicsounts from airlines, hotels, tour operators, and travel agencies await Balikbayans who will come back home this Christmas season. Kids swim in Boracay Island when the country’s most famous beach destination reopened to local tourists in October 2020. (Tara Yap) This, after the...
