GUEST COLUMNIST In the Philippines, love is often seen as an all-consuming, all-sacrificing force—a value woven tightly into our cultural and religious fabric. From a young age, we were taught the virtue of unconditional giving through teachings like "Ibigin mo ang iyong kapwa gaya...
The clamor for the return of Grammy-nominated K-pop icon BTS to the Philippines and music world was palpable at member J-Hope’s solo concert. J-Hope (제이홉) held his sold-out “Hope on the Stage” tour in Manila at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on April 12 and 13. For BTS ARMY...
THERE'S HOPE! In the Philippines, we've grown up on stories that tell us love conquers all. From teleseryes to timeless kundimans, we are taught that no matter the hardship, as long as there's love, everything else will fall into place. “Love Will Keep Us Alive” may be a karaoke...
DAVAO CITY – Former President Rodrigo R. Duterte, who is detained at the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands for alleged crimes against humanity, sent chocolates as gifts to pediatric cancer patients at the House of Hope in the Southern Philippines Medical Center in Davao City....
THERE'S HOPE! Last Wednesday, Feb. 26, Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah “Mina” Pangandaman and I visited the Queen City of the South for a series of meaningful engagements, all focused on enhancing public service delivery. It was a whirlwind one-day work trip,...
THERE'S HOPE! I had the distinct privilege of joining my boss, Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah "Mina" F. Pangandaman during her recent visit to Marawi City, Lanao del Sur, to grace Mindanao State University-Marawi City's 61st Commencement Exercises, where she was...
The presale tickets for K-pop group BTS member J-Hope’s “Hope on the Stage” tour in Manila were sold out. J-Hope will hold the tour on April 12 and 13 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, presented by Live Nation Philippines. Live Nation Philippines announced that the presale tickets...
On the afternoon of Feb. 1, 2025, Makati Hope Christian School marked a momentous milestone—its 40th anniversary—at The Theatre at Solaire in Parañaque City, coinciding with the festive spirit of the Chinese New Year. This spectacular event, hosted by the school’s board of directors, drew...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has a little extra reason to celebrate this holiday season. Under the leadership of Secretary Amenah “Mina” F. Pangandaman, the agency brought home a remarkable accolade, the “Champion of Information Integrity Award” at the inaugural...
We’re just a few days away from Christmas! Yuletide is one of my favorite times because it brings an air of happiness and a deeper reflection on the events that have shaped our year. December particularly holds a special place in my heart as it not only ushers in the peak of festivities...
All over the world, movements and policies aimed at empowering women have gained significant momentum. An example is Rwanda, leading the world in female political representation with women occupying 63.75 percent of the parliamentary seats in the country. Let’s not even go far. The fight...
Dear readers, allow me to first greet everyone a belated happy Bonifacio Day! As we celebrated the legacy and heroism of Gat Andres Bonifacio, the Father of the Philippine Revolution, we are reminded that all of us have a part to play in making our Motherland a more prosperous and beautiful...
