I first came across Labubu sketches a few years back, but it wasn’t until July 2024 that I encountered them again online. This time, they have transformed into these adorable 17-cm dolls with furry, pointy ears, and a mischievous smile that shows off its nine little fangs. By then, these Labubu...
Despite delays due to budget cuts, the World Bank has lauded the implementation of its one-decade-old financing for a local community poverty-reduction program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). Referring to its loans for the DSWD's National Community-Driven Development...
The Philippines is set to host this December the first board meeting for the Loss and Damage Fund, the global fund that aims to help vulnerable nations address the impact of climate change caused by rapid industrialization, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said. ...
There's a high chance that former President Rodrigo Duterte would attend the Senate's brewing investigation into his administration's drug war. This was according to Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa who said in a phone interview on Wednesday, Oct. 16, that he would invite Duterte and his former...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) stated that the imposition of value-added tax (VAT) on digital service providers (DSPs) will promote healthy competition in the local market. In a statement on Wednesday, Oct. 16, DTI Secretary Cristina A. Roque said that this measure levels the playing...
Compiled and photographed by Loucel Hemongala “What We Wore” is a section that highlights our readers’ outfits, detailing the stories behind how they layer, pair, and accessorize each piece. If you’d like us to feature your unique sense of style, post a photo of your look on social media...
A remote island surrounded by the ocean, with a perpetual sea breeze perfuming the surroundings. In words, Isla Esteban seems like an idyllic place, a refuge for anyone seeking peace through beautiful horizons and the simplicity of humble living. But in the middle of it lies a barren land, with...
Semirara Mining and Power Corporation announced that its Board of Directors has approved the declaration of a special cash dividend amounting to P10.6 billion, equivalent to P2.50 per outstanding common share. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the firm said its shareholders on...
By Dr. Maria Madeline Mallillin Psychiatrist and Head Mind Wellness Center – Asian Brain Institute | Asian Hospital and Medical Center It’s late, and you can’t sleep. You're on edge, worried about failing your big presentation tomorrow, with many “what ifs” running through your mind....
DANCE YOUR HEART OUT Locals participating in the Buglasan Festival Street Dancing Competition Photos provided by: Negros Oriental Tourism Office In pre-colonial times, the land we know today as Negros Oriental was referred to as “Buglas” or “Buglas Insulis” due to the abundance of tall...
MORE TO SEE Seek out your dream destinations and enjoy the tranquil waves and luxurious offerings when cruising out at sea Picture yourself sitting under the rays of the sun, a cool drink of choice in hand, and just looking far out the horizon as the gentle waves pass on by. There’s a beauty...
By Jinggoy I. Salvador WHAT A VIEW Twin Lakes Hotel adds the terraced vineyard to Tagaytay’s iconic views, all seen from the balcony of all 122 suites and the social areas of the hotel Flee from the zip code. Now isn’t that a good idea for a staycation? Draw the curtain and see a view, not of...
