PEACE-MAKER Our wife Gina and we recently visited Bangkok, a city that holds a special place in our career as five-time Speaker of the House of Representatives and in our modest foray into parliamentary and political party diplomacy in Asia and the global community. During our trip, we met...
(Photos courtesy of DOST) In a landmark environmental initiative, the Philippines set a Guinness World Record (GWR) for the most participants simultaneously planting bamboo, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and climate resilience. On October 18, 2,305 planters across 19 locations in...
BACOLOD CITY – The Negros Occidental provincial board unanimously approved the province’s proposed P6.4-billion budget for next year during its regular session on Tuesday, Dec. 3. The expenditure is 18.8 percent higher by P1.022 billion than last year’s P5.4 billion. LACSON (FB) Gov. Eugenio...
(Photos courtesy of Univers) Ever been to a retail store that feels like a piece of art—where wooden waves seem to flow effortlessly from walls to ceiling, adding a sense of movement to the space? It’s a place where luxury fashion meets local craftsmanship, seamlessly merging modern design with...
PEACE-MAKER Political parties are often viewed as the lifeblood of democratic governance, shaping policies and directing the future of nations. Yet, their influence extends far beyond the borders of their own countries. In an increasingly interconnected world, political parties have a vital...
TACLOBAN CITY – The Surf City of Borongan in Eastern Samar is co-hosting the first leg of the Philippine Kiteboarding Tour from Nov. 28 to Dec. 1. Renowned kiters from Ireland, Estonia, Spain, Germany, Lithuania, China, and Thailand will harness the wind and waves at Baybay Beach alongside...
CEBU CITY – A foundation has introduced a program that seeks to equip senior high school students with practical skills in solar technology and help address growing demand for expertise in renewable energy systems. Vivant Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of Cebu-based Vivant...
BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya – This province has been declared under a state of calamity due to extensive damage from super typhoon “Pepito.” GAMBITO (FB) The Sangguniang Panlalawigan approved the declaration sought by Gov. Jose V. Gambito to expedite recovery efforts. The...
Real estate firm Italpinas Development Corporation (IDC) announced that businessman Benjamin Tan Co had invested about P188 million to acquire a 15 percent stake in the company as its new investor-partner. In a statement, IDC said it has inked an agreement for the entry of Co as a strategic...
PEACE-MAKER Triumphant uprisings demonstrate how ordinary citizens in the new countries are courageously claiming their civil liberties and demanding the right to decide their own destinies. “People power” liberations have in recent times taken place in the Arab world, and in both South...
In an aim to encourage Filipinos to participate in art-making and appreciation, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) invites the public to join the F. Sionil Jose Centennial Celebration: Congress, Conference, and Contest. It is a compelling series of literary events to...
Dr. Jose P. Rizal The House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading a bill declaring June 19 of every year as a special working holiday to pay homage to Dr. Jose P. Rizal on the Philippine hero's birth anniversary. Receiving 175...
