Heirs of former President Fernando Marcos cannot walkaway from paying the family's P203.8 billion estate tax even if one of them becomes the next President of the country, former Internal Revenue Commissioner Kim S. Jacinto-Henares said. Jacinto-Henares explained that “if we follow the law,”...
IN LOVING MEMORY Amiga and designer to Manila's well-dressed ladies Criselda Lontok On Wednesday morning, quiet as her voice, gentle as her manners, fashion designer and longtime Rustan’s treasure Criselda Lontok made a graceful exit and, though Manila was shocked by her passing, they were soon...
Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV dismissed the remarks made by newly-installed Presidential Adviser on Political Affairs Jacinto Paras that he should drop his plans to seek a national post next year because Filipinos don’t consider him a serious candidate. Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV...
A law seeking to give workers security of tenure and stopping the end of contract scheme (ENDO) was no longer part of President Duterte's priority legislation, Presidential Legislative Liaison Office (PLLO) Undersecretary Jacinto Paras said. President Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang) Paras made the...
President Duterte has appointed a former lawmaker to serve as new Presidential Adviser on Political Affairs. Former Rep. Jacinto Paras is named new Presidential Adviser on Political Affairs (Screenshot/RTVM video) Presidential spokesman Harry Roque confirmed the appointment of Jacinto Paras as the...
NIGHT OWL Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo The first time I joined the President’s delegation — we were in Bicol region. Typhoon Nina, internationally known as Nock-ten, entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on December 23, 2016. It intensified into a typhoon on December 24 and made...
An intimate portrait of one of the most complicated of human interactions—the mother and daughter relationship Cover design by Jules Vivas In time, daughters become their mothers, although many of them swear never ever to be when they are young. It’s a complex relationship, often constructive...
There are unlimited ways to say your 'I love you' this season With only days before the most romantic day of the year, you're probably stressing on how to surprise your loved one. Much like the holidays, Valentine's Day will be celebrated differently this year. With all the health and safety...
Tissot timepices from Wizer Industries, official distributors in the Philippines The Jacintos are zeitgeist masters. Ernesto Jacinto started his company, Ercinto, as a distributor for Rado and Citizen watches back in 1963, with its headquarters situated in Echague Quiapo, Manila. His son Ray...
Old friends have just vanished, all within weeks—days—of each other: Mae Gaffud , President Fidel V. Ramos ’ loyal assistant who has been with him since his palace days and who was responsible for converting Malacañang into a real museum during the Ramos years, from the hate-Marcos...
A social gathering on Zoom to celebrate such a charmed life video NOEL PABALATE This sonnet, penned by this humble writer, was among the many kind words spoken in tribute to party chronicler and Manila Bulletin Lifestyle "Having A Ball" columnist Tina Jacinto . In her memory, the...
Photos by Noel Pabalate Tina Jacinto gracefully stalked the social gatherings of Manila’s elite, of which she was a part, as Manila Bulletin’ s beloved longtime social columnist She cooked me a mean arroz a la Cubana, which she knew I loved. And we sat at her table, where she watched me...
