Special Assistant to the President and keynote speaker Frederick Go, with Chris Lim, PFA president Franchise Asia Philippines 2024, an International Franchise Conference mounted by the Philippine Franchise Association (PFA), recently took place at the SMX MOA. It was another feather in the cap for...
OF SUBSTANCE AND SPIRIT While we were rocked by the news of alleged irregularities in the use of confidential funds in one government office, it was as shocking to know of another irregularity in the procurement of laptops in the Department of Education, of all departments. As...
CLINICAL MATTERS A few weeks ago, a medical intern set social media ablaze for all the wrong reasons. She posted a TikTok video of her experience at a public hospital while performing CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) on a patient. The backlash was instant and massive. She got called out for...
After a series of hearings on the sexual harassment case involving actor Sandro Muhlach, Senator Robinhood Padilla seeks to update legislation on incidents such as this, filing three bills on the issue. Sen. Robinhood Padilla files three bills following the holding of several hearings of the...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that it has revoked the corporate registration of Lucky South 99 Corp. for operating a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) facility in Pampanga without the necessary license. The SEC’s Enforcement and Investor Protection Department...
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Acting Secretary Ma. Christina Roque the integration of Trade, Technology & Tourism (3T’s) into her five-point micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME) plan. At the 2024 Metro Manila Business Conference (MMBC), Roque presented her five-point plan,...
BenCab and his Nike Air Nike sneakers have been enhanced by 27 renowned artists in the name of the Pink Room, I Can Serve, and breast cancer awareness and early detection. It's the fundraising activity of I Can Serve Foundation Inc. on its 25th year, and it's an auction that promises bragging...
WORLD CLASS EVENT Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco (fifth from right), along with officials of the DOT and Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, poses with World Travel Awards (WTA) founder Graham Cooke (fourth from left) on the sidelines of the Philippines'...
Guide: Floreces Tadla Davao tour operator, owner of CES Travel &Tours First time in Davao? Here’s a sample weekend itinerary Day 1: Arrival in the afternoon Start with a half-day city tour. Learn about the 11 tribes of Davao region at Kadayawan Village in Magsaysay Park and...
Photos: IMDB A recent trend for travelers is to find certain locations from films and to take photos in the area. Most famously, there are tours in South Korea that take K-drama fans to filming locations. There’s also the ultimate Lord of the Rings experience for just about anyone who visits New...
OF TREES AND FOREST I was part of the high-level private sector delegation during the state visit of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to Japan in February 2023. It was a smashing success as the trip produced numerous commercial deals and defense and political arrangements between the two Asian...
When it comes to serving a killer red-carpet look, trust that Janine Gutierrez can deliver. This time, the actress ups the ante as she is one of the Filipinos attending the prestigious Venice Film Festival. For the occasion, the “Lavender Fields” star opted to wear pieces designed by Filipino...
