GUEST COLUMNIST By GODDES HOPE O. LIBIRAN Some siblings are connected with us by flesh, sharing one mother's womb. There are also those connected to us by heart, people with whom we have a deep affinity with as if we've known each other forever. One sister, a kindred spirit, is my best...
GUEST COLUMNIST By GODDES HOPE O. LIBIRAN “There is beauty in simplicity.” Thus said the renowned novelist Gail Goodwin, perhaps in reference to one’s appreciation and awe of things that are simple, unadorned or uncomplicated— which, for me, also best describes our very own...
GUEST COLUMNIST By GODDES HOPE O. LIBIRAN No matter how times have been changing so fast, Christmas will always be a special season for relishing and remembering beautiful moments with family and friends. It's that one time in the year when we can take a break and catch up with our loved ones....
GUEST COLUMNIST One of the solid values that my boss, Sec. Mina Pangandaman said she lives by is this: “Always be kind, as kindness is never wasted.” These are simple but very powerful words that struck a chord in my heart and being. I agree that one should never take kindness for granted....
GUEST COLUMNIST “What is your aspiration?” the amiable GSIS President and General Manager (PGM) Jose Arnulfo A. Veloso would always ask people, ever since he became a banker and up to his current post. The sincerity of his query is what has made his leadership for the past “year and four...
Launching a new collection for designers means presenting their latest vision. This creative expression is often a nod to their journey, the special people in their lives, or an overall celebration of their passion for the craft. But for some creatives, their collection speaks more of the causes...
CAMP RAFAEL C. RODRIGUEZ, Butuan City – The “Wheels of Hope” project of the 13th Regional Mobile Force Battalion has benefited a family of New People’s Army (NPA) returnees in La Paz, Agusan del Sur. PRO-13 Director Police Brig. Gen. Kirby John B. Kraft lauded this simple but noble act of...
BTS member J-Hope’s “Jack In The Box” Hope Edition debuted at No. 1 on the daily physical album chart in South Korea with more than 500,000 copies sold on the first day of release. The “Jack In The Box” Hope Edition physical album was released on Aug. 18 and features recordings of...
BTS member V will release his solo album next month while the chief executive officer (CEO) of HYBE confirmed that Jungkook will release his solo album in the second half of the year. Big Hit Music, BTS’ agency, announced on Aug. 8 that V will come out with his solo album titled...
The 80th Venice International Film Festival starts on Aug. 30. It will take place in Venice Lido. The good news is *Cross My Heart and Hope to Die* by director Sam Manacsa is competing in the Orrizonti short films competition. This is a feat for our young Filipino filmmakers who are pushing...
While many think of fashion as something superficial, what many don’t know is that the industry also has its way of giving purpose and meaning to its works. The latest to use style for a good cause was the iconic footwear brand Banana Peel. Last May, the label partnered with Hope for Lupus...
Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte said there is no reason for students to fear failure because the hope in them is “stronger” than any failure. Vice President Sara Duterte speaks at the graduation rites of the Ganao National High School (OVP photo) Duterte said this during her...
