Michelle Dee is more than just a Filipino beauty queen. She is a purveyor of Filipino culture. She showcased that many times during Miss Universe 2023, with her causes and, of course, her outfit choices. The pageant may be over, but her championing of Filipino heritage through style continues. A...
By Marilyn Monterola SICKNESS BE GONE Often, when we are sick, the medical costs stack up and cause even bigger problems (Photo Freepik) Living through the hardships of poverty in the Philippines is an intricate dance between resilience and desperation. For those, like me, who have been navigating...
President Marcos' chief economist said that foreign investors should leverage the Philippines' rapid economic growth, the fastest in the region, as well as its recent policy reforms and initiatives. During the 2024 Economic Outlook Forum hosted by the European Chamber of Commerce of the...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues to gain recognition for the digitalization of its services, this time bagging the Excellence in Digital Transformation Award conferred by mobile payments service GCash. The third installment of the GCash Digital Excellence Awards seeks to...
One of my most favorite places in the world is San Francisco. To me, apart from the perfect weather all year round, they have one of the widest mix of cuisines from all over the world. Here, if the food isn’t good, survival is an impossibility. Add to that, my sister Mariles lives here which...
Defined by the World Health Organization (WHO), dementia is an umbrella term for a variety of conditions that impede memory, cognitive functioning, and the ability to carry out everyday activities. Dementia is a neurodegenerative condition caused by a range of illnesses and injuries to the brain;...
It has been a tradition of the Pantone Color Institute to announce the prime hue representing a forthcoming year. For 2024, it has chosen Peach Fuzz, Pantone 13-1023, a warm and cozy color that combines pink and orange qualities. It is about “our desire to nurture ourselves and...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been recognized by the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) for its efforts in improving the ease of doing business in the country. In a statement, the Commission said it was among the government agencies recognized by ARTA during the 2023 Ease of Doing...
AN AFFORDABLE TREASURE Instant noodles have become a favorite go-to meal due to its easy prep time and affordability By Alma Wendy Yu There are days we do not want to spend more than 10 minutes cooking in the kitchen. After a long day, we want something quick and still filling. In these times, we...
Illustration Freepik The holiday season is upon us; it's in the cool mornings and long Christmas station ID songs that seem never-ending. And, of course, it is the time of year for special meals and Christmas food baskets. Large corporations send expensive food baskets to present and prospective...
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – A man who allegedly killed a police officer in a hit-and-run incident in Purok 6, Barangay Bulanao, here on December 1 surrendered to the police on December 5. The suspect, a 47-year-old resident of Enrile, Cagayan, surrendered to Police Col. Freddie Lazona, Kalinga police...
For more than two decades, the Pantone Color Institute has been selecting a prime color to represent each year. To do that, its global team of experts study color influences from different fields such as the film and fashion industries, travel destinations, other areas of design, and socio-economic...
