K-pop boy band EXO’s Suho has confirmed his attendance at the 2023 Asia Artist Awards (AAA) to be held in the Philippines in December. On Sept. 20, Suho’s appearance at the AAA was announced, adding to the lineup for the awards ceremony that will be held on Dec. 14 at the Philippine Arena...
Deputy minority leader Senator Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday, September 20 renewed her call for China to indemnify the Philippine government for the environmental damages they caused in the West Philippine Sea. Hontiveros made the push after the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)...
3 groups to improve craft on green building By JAMES A. LOYOLA The Philippine Green Building Council (PHILGBC), in partnership with the Australia Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and the Philippine Business for Education (PBEd) are establishing the Green Building Sector Skills...
The importance of a good night’s sleep Are you ready to get the best night’s sleep ever? Samsung has kicked off its collaboration with Emma Sleep to help more Filipinos unlock the transformative power that a good night’s sleep can bring. Samsung’s recently launched Galaxy Watch6 comes with...
By Karlo Antonio Galay David Photo by Kublai Millan Author and Kidapawan historian Karlo Antonio Galay David Mindanao’s biggest art fair takes over SM Lanang Premier in Davao this year, occupying much of one of the largest malls in the country. Mindanao Art 2023, which opens on Sept. 24 and runs...
By JACQUELYN LUCERO A MARITIME MARVEL The balangay Sultan sin Sulu in Maimbung, Sulu. These replicas are meant to recreate the Butuan boats, but are inaccurate in that they do not have outriggers or Austronesian rigs The Philippines, with its azure waters and stunning islands, holds a maritime...
TO AN EXCITING NEW ERA Grzegorz Nowak shares his excitement about being the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra’s new music director and principal conductor Ask anyone listening to music nowadays and they’ll instantly recognize stars like Drake, Taylor Swift, and Beyonce—but what about Bach,...
DESIGNERS FOR A CAUSE From left: Rajo Laurel, Martin Bautista, Andrea Tetangco, Mark Bumgarner, and Avel Bacudio She walked onto the massive catwalk in a blue Martin Bautista dress, and she took our breaths away, drew a tear or two from many eyes. She walked with crutches, but with a spring in her...
Philippine women’s national football team captain Hali Long and World Cup history maker Sarina Bolden banner the 21-member roster for Asian Games this September in Hangzhou, China. The world No. 44 Filipinas flew to China a day prior ahead of the Asiad, where they were tangled with South...
By MARK REY MONTEJO The Philippine Amateur Baseball Association (PABA) guns for a podium finish despite the daunting tasks that lie ahead in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. (From left to right) Adrian Bernardo, PABA Secretary General Pepe Muñoz and Jenald Pareja. (PSA) PABA...
The local stock benchmark fell below 6,100 to its lowest level in more than a year as investors worry over interest rates amid rising inflation. The main index plunged 76.60 points or 1.25 percent to close at 6,047.97 with the rate-sensitive Property sector leading the retreat...
Around 80.54 million Filipinos or 87.5 percent of the population aged five years old and above have been registered in Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) as of Sept. 1, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said. Of this group, 78.12 million individuals have been issued a unique PhilSys...
