By JENNA SY It is a bit ironic that I frequent Eastern Visayas only to dive when a lot of people come only to see the butanding or whale shark. To be fair, the best time to scuba dive in the region is when the whale sharks are out of the bay. Underwater visibility can go as...
OF TREES AND FOREST Filipinos are world famous for the longest celebration of the Christmas season. We usher in the holidays beginning with the so-called “Ber” months. And so on Sept. 1 when the clock strikes 12:01, Filipinos, who are also world famous for their fun-loving character as...
By Jinggoy I. Salvador Taipei. Search it once and the algorithm of the city’s best via the eyes of its creators will roll. Is Beitou in it? Perhaps it is, but chances are it’s for a day trip because of its easy accessibility from the city via MRT and bus service. But let me share why you should...
The Senate will be leaving former Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo’s fate in the hands of the Philippine courts as the panel hearing her alleged involvement in the illegal activities of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGO) concluded its investigation into the case. Senate deputy...
Photo from Pixabay The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an advisory announcing the inclusion of additional medicines for cancer, diabetes, and mental health in its list of products exempt from value-added tax (VAT). In its advisory released on Monday, Nov. 25, the FDA explained the new...
(DSWD-DROMIC Facebook Page) The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said 21,492 families or 75,110 individuals, are still sheltered in evacuation centers following the devastation caused by Typhoon Nika, Super Typhoon Ofel, and Super Typhoon Pepito. Based on the data from the...
LAND OF ROMANCE Cypress trees grace the background of the couple's wedding at The Vineyard Commitment is a strange virtue. It’s a decision to turn your back on infinite possibilities so you can dedicate yourself to only one person, one out of legions of people at any given time, some of whom, if...
Illustration from Freepik As the ’ber months come in full force, the thought of taking a shower in the cold weather can feel intimidating at times. There’s the added step of having to heat up water or otherwise face the wrath of an ice-cold bath. As tempting as it is to skip the daily rinse,...
CLINICAL MATTERS With the explosion of the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in everyday life, many people fear it is just a matter of time before AI takes over every single job that humans currently do. Already there are AI actors, composers, singers, and artists. Call centers are increasingly...
The holiday season should just be merry and bright but that’s unrealistic. With the joy and merriment the Christmas season brings to my heart, it is also the most physically exhausting time of the year. In major cities, we spend longer hours in traffic and we have to shop in...
In a country like the Philippines where celebrations often involve a hearty serving of social drinking, the morning-after experience of a hangover is all too familiar. Enter hangover pills, a growing trend marketed as a quick fix for post-alcohol misery. But what exactly are these supplements and...
CEBU CITY – The spate of shooting incidents does not reflect the kind of peace and order situation here, an official of the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) said on Monday, Nov. 25. Police Lt. Col. Maria Theresa Macatangay, CCPO deputy city director for operations, said this city remains safe...
