House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) With 246 "yes" votes, a measure seeking to boost financial literacy among Filipinos have been approved on third and final reading in the House of Representatives. Given final nod by the...
After debuting his collection in Paris in June , Pharrell Williams takes Louis Vuitton to the dazzling Avenue of Stars in Hong Kong as he unveils the brand’s pre-fall 2024 collection. The Victoria Harbour offers the perfect backdrop for the collection, which reimagines the wardrobe of a...
Kim Kim Inde, a former monitored child of the Department of Social Welfare and Development's (DSWD) Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), emerged as one of the top notchers of the November 2023 Midwives Licensure Exam (MLE) result. Photo from Kim Kim Inde The DSWD shared in a statement on...
Malacañang has released a copy of a joint memorandum circular that sets the rules and regulations of Executive Order (EO) No. 32, or the “Streamlining the Permitting Process for the Construction of Telecommunications and Internet Infrastructure.” File photo President Marcos Jr. issued EO...
AN APPLE ALTERNATIVE When apples were rare, sayote was often found to be a suitable substitute even when making dessert (Photo Freepik) Apples were a real luxury when I was growing up in the 1950s. Post-war Philippine laws imposed strict import controls to conserve dollars yet favored the entry of...
Finalist Jinglin Ng NUS Baba House Since the launch of Grand Hyatt Singapore ’s “ Moments of More ” contest in late August, a total of 726 international participants have shared creative stories of their personal experiences and hidden gems in Singapore. The grand prize winner of...
SUSTAINABILITY IS KEY Sustainable fashion schools provide the younger generation with the knowledge of how to reduce waste and ensure a sustainable future (AFP) By JACQUELINE LUCERO Sustainable fashion is not just a trend. It’s a movement that’s weaving its way into the fabric of our...
ZHANGJIAJIE The author taking in the sights on top of the Avatar Hallelujah Mountains in Zhangjiajie in northwestern China's Hunan Province I remember being told once that if the history and pre-history of the Earth was quickly time lapsed in order to fit in a 24-hour period, the human race would...
Asst. Prof. Fidel Gener Calalang, Jr. UST Singers Founder and Conservatory of Music academic staff member, Asst. Prof. Fidel Gener Calalang, Jr., delivered guest lectures and served as an international jury member in choral festivals in Spain and Taiwan. Most recently, Calalang facilitated a...
National Economic and Development Authority Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said that having strong partnerships is a necessity in practicing monitoring and evaluation (M&E) in the country. During an M&E forum, Balisacan said that a collaboration with practitioners from the public and...
The House plenary. (Speaker’s office) The proposed Magna Carta of the Out-of-School Youth (OSY) has been approved on third and final reading by the House of Representatives. The magna carta, embodied in House Bill (HB) No.9347, garnered 246...
A Michael Cinco runway show is more than just a style fest, it is an experience. Lucky for Filipino fashion savants this year, they were able to see the works of the Dubai-based Filipino couturier up close twice, with the recent one featuring his ode to the beauty and the rich culture of Spain....
