Baguio City has always served as the go-to vacation spot for most of us to cool down and escape the tropical heat, earning it the title as the Summer Capital of the Philippines. Temperatures in the beloved destination can go as low as 15°C during the cool season. It’s also home to a...
OF TREES AND FOREST (Part I) Two surveys released by the Social Weather Stations (SWS) one week apart this new year really piqued my interest. No, they are not surveys about the senatorial candidates for the 2025 national elections (although I would find that interesting as well). The two...
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet – Seventy-one wanted persons were nabbed by the police in the Cordillera region from Jan. 12 to 19. The Baguio City Police Office caught 24, followed by the Benguet Police Provincial Office with 20, Ifugao and Kalinga PPOs with seven each, Apayao PPO with six, Mountain...
Bianca Umali, star of Encantadia , serenading attendees with a nostalgic medley of Kitchie Nadal songs, Barbie Forteza, lead actress of Pulang Araw , energizing the room with her renditions of "Espresso" by Sabrina Carpenter and "You Belong with Me" by Taylor Swift—this was part of the Y2K vibe...
DAVAO CITY – Months after this city was filled with tension over the search for Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, Davao City was ranked the third safest in Southeast Asia in the 2024 Numbeo Safety Index with a safety index of 72.5. A ELECTION checkpoint in Davao City implemented by the local police. (DCPO...
The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) announced that AIA Philippines Life and General Insurance Company Inc. has agreed to sell its four percent stake in Philippine Dealing System Holdings Corporation (PDHSC). In a disclosure, the PSE said AIA is selling its 250,000 PDHSC shares for P150 million, or...
In an effort to combat illegal gaming and boost the legitimate e-games sector, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) has announced another reduction in its fee rates for electronic games. In a statement, Alejandro H. Tengco, Pagcor chairman and chief executive officer, said fee rates...
Dr. Minguita Padilla Dr. Minguita Padilla has a dream, and that’s to ride on her advocacy of Barangay Health and a more responsible PhilHealth, and secure a seat in the upcoming Congress. During a special merienda held at the residence of good friend Bambi R. Javelosa, Minguita spoke about...
The Snake, the sixth animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese Zodiac, is often associated with mystery, intelligence, and elegance. People born in the Year of the Snake are believed to be deep thinkers—charming and strategic. Thanks to its transformative nature, the Snake has also become a muse...
If there’s one thing that occupied most of my time during the holiday season, it was Project Runway . During my college days, watching the design competition show was a weekly habit. It filled me with great inspiration, introduced me to the biggest names in the fashion industry, and—much like...
GET THIS PARTY STARTED Manny and Suzette Lopez make their entrance at her birthday party Suzette Hahn-Lopez celebrated her defiant 60th at Pacific Heights, Tagaytay with a dinner and after party that brought partying to new heights. Cheered on by her husband Cong. Manny Lopez and her three...
In a momentous celebration of excellence, JC Organic Barley, flagship product of JC, was awarded the prestigious Best Natural Supplement of the Year at the Asia Leaders Awards 2024 held on November 28, 2024, in Manila. The event, held in partnership with the Embassy of Indonesia,...
