The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the planned offering by Filinvest Land Inc. of peso denominated fixed rate bonds worth up to ₱12 billion. The offering, a ₱9 billion base and a ₱3 billion over-subscription option of up to ₱3 billion, consists of five-year bonds due...
President Marcos said the new programs of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) are the government's response to future demands such as modernization, efficiency, and accessibility. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. speaks during the 74th anniversary of the DSWD on Feb....
Skies full of lights, hearts filled with love — this is how Valentine’s weekend was celebrated at SM Mall of Asia (MOA) as it once again hosted "The Biggest and Brightest Show on Earth," the 12th Philippine International Pyromusical Competition (PIPC). Fireworks light up the night sky as...
While two of the authors in the book review today hail from the West, it’s interesting to note the settings of these three novels - and why my Eastern Promises title. One is set in Egypt and is described as ‘very Patricia Highsmith’, while the second is set in Japan and comes from a...
With the rise in fraudulent cases running rampant these days, it’s important to keep a vigilant eye on avoiding falling victim to such scams. To help spread awareness about visa fraud, VFS Global, the world’s leading outsourcing and technology specialist, shares some anti-fraud and visa...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Monday, Feb. 17, expressed its readiness to supply blood to patients across the country as dengue cases continue to surge. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Red Cross) “I always remind everyone that the Red Cross is ready to provide blood anytime,...
The island province of Marinduque, home to the famed Holy Week Moriones Festival and their iconic Roman-inspired Moryon devotees, marks a new milestone as it celebrates the 105th anniversary of its reestablishment as a province from Feb. 20 to 23. TROPICAL GETAWAY Maniwaya Island in Sta Cruz...
By Jinggoy I. Salvador A dozen years later, I’m back in the city that doesn’t sleep. Hello again NYC! What was it like this time around? Bright lights all the way from uptown Manhattan all the way down to The Battery. It wasn’t so on the 2012 visit with Sandy’s “knockout” presence...
Deputy Minority Leader Senator Risa Hontiveros on Monday, February 17 said she will call for a Senate investigation into the new trends of online sexual abuse and exploitation of children. Hontiveros made the remark following reports of authorities arresting a woman and her cohorts for...
(Photo from Rep. Maan Teodoro) The Marikina City local government has launched a series of programs and initiatives for better healthcare services to Marikeños. Led by Marikina 1st District Rep. Maan Teodoro and Mayor Marcy Teodoro, the local government recently conducted medical missions in 16...
Nandy Villar Too often, families see their hard-earned savings wiped out by steep hospital bills when a loved one falls ill—sometimes even resorting to borrowing from relatives just to cover expenses. Meanwhile, healthcare costs have also surged dramatically, with inflation averaging at...
CLINICAL MATTERS Following the untimely demise of Meteor Garden actress Barbie Hsu from influenza, I got a deluge of inquiries from patients on how they could get the flu vaccine for added protection. In addition, they wanted to know what other vaccines were available for adults and what I...
