Habi launches Eloisa Hizon Gomez Abaca Competition to give the Manila hemp that much-needed push FABRIC LIFE Abaca continues to be a source of livelihood for many Filipinos, such as this community in Camarines Norte. (Lisa Lorenzo-Uy) The Eloisa Hizon Gomez Abaca Competition, a new competition...
The Philippines has expressed "regret" over the conclusion of the 10th Review Conference of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) as it said the gathering ended "without even a flicker of hope" to ensure peace amid threats that some countries may resort to the use of nuclear weapons. For the...
Why investing in mental health has never been so crucial MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATE Mind You CEO Yuri Marshall wants more companies to invest in their employees' mental health It seems like these days, more and more people are suffering from burnout. In almost every casual gettogether, I find myself...
Meet two new promising faces in the local movie scene, Derek Ramsay’s brother, Andrew Ramsay, and director David Olson; and a brief review of the short film Living in the Dead of Night ALTERED STATES Scene from the film Living in the Dead of Night with Hunter (Andre) and Tom (Andrew) inside a...
Time to get back in the classical groove Text and photos by Dexter R. Matilla Whoever it was who said that there is no right time, only time and what one does with it must have been on to something. There is wisdom to be learned from maximizing the most of one’s time and in the past two or so...
A musical appreciation to the 75th Anniversary of the Diplomatic Relations between the Philippines and France French conductor Michael Cousteau Just last month, the Cultural Center of the Philippines, in partnership with the National Commission for Culture and Arts and the Embassy of France in...
There’s so much to do on Sumilon that offers opportunities for solitude where, according to Virginia Woolf, ‘we give passionate attention to our lives, to our memories, to the details around us.’ Photos by Francisco Dacuycuy INTO THE BLUE There are many corners on and near the 24-hectare...
Celebrating the holiday, 100 percent of fares from Angkas goes directly to riders who restore commuters’ freedom “ Ang Angkas malakas dahil sainy o,” said Angkas CEO George Royeca as he addressed Angkas rider partners recently. As a gesture of gratitude, and to honor its rider partners,...
The governments of the Philippines and Qatar recently discussed opportunities to enhance and expand the two countries' partnerships as well as exchange views on mitigating climate change and addressing regional and international issues. This came after Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)...
Ben&Ben works with Pamungkas to breathe new life to hit single ‘Paninindigan Kita’ By Poch Eulalia Ben&Ben teams up with Indonesian singer-songwriter Pamungkas to release a performance video of single “Stand By You,” the English rendition of the chart-topping Filipino band’s hit...
Davao entrepreneur launches Enroot in Los Angeles and it could be the next big thing SKY'S THE LIMIT Enroot Cold Brew Sparkling Tea in its many gastronomic uses such as for cocktail mixing Cold brew sparkling tea is in vogue. Covid-19, highlighting the need to protect ourselves from health...
A royal launch for one of the most formidable chicken burgers this year By Poch Eulalia A GRAND CEREMONY The introduction of the Chicken King, and the burger sitting on its throne At the royal palace’s hall, guests from all over the land have gathered to witness the arrival of the king. In...
