EXCITED FOR THE HOLIDAYS As September nears, Christmas decorations are already being sold Social media tells me that Christmas decors are already being sold at malls and establishments like Dapitan Arcade in Quezon City. I remember Dapitan when it consisted of makeshift stalls by the streets, where...
Images by Juan Carlo de Vela HUNGRY FOR LECHON? The Cebu Lechon Festival highlights Cebu's culinary pride When you hear about Cebu, it’s hard not to think about one of its iconic dishes—lechon. Generations have come to enjoy the pork dish for its crispy skin, tender meat, and rich...
SPICY NOODLES Azure's well-loved laksa A quick, mid-week trip to the islands is always a good idea in my book. I’ve been feeling rather antsy and was looking for an easy escape the last few, stressful weeks. So when the opportunity to go back to Boracay presented itself, it didn’t take me long...
The Philippine women’s national football team climbed to a record 44th spot in the latest world rankings by FIFA following its captivating run at the Women’s World Cup last month. The Filipinas entered the quadrennial meet as the 46th-best team and highlighted their historic debut with a...
The local stock market fell again after a one day breather as investors held on to cash ahead of US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s speech at the Jackson Hole. The main index dropped 65.17 points or 1.05 percent to close at 6,160.61 as Banks led the retreat across the board. Volume...
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo visited the national headquarters of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in Port Area, Manila on Friday, August 25, to discuss the recent issues hounding the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Australian Defence Force (ADF) conducted its very first combined amphibious assault exercise in San Antonio, Zambales on Friday, August 25, highlighting the evolving defense cooperation between the two countries amid security challenges in the...
Around P160 million worth of smuggled cigarettes were seized during a joint operation of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Philippine Navy off the waters of Tandubas, Tawi-Tawi on Wednesday, Aug. 23. BOC Commissioner Bien Rubio said the operation stemmed from the report they received about a...
HEROES IN A HALF SHELL Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutant Mayhem gives each of the brothers unique physical traits and characteristics to let them stand out from one another Turtle power first swept television screens worldwide right at the tailend of the ’80s. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles was a...
YOUNG CREATIVES Ayan Arden (Helsinki), Jacob Banog (Manila), Pa llavi (Mumbai), and Jodi Ong (Singapore) are conducting online meetings to refine their concepts for the competition (Photo Jacob Banog) The One Club for Creativity, an international non-profit organization that empowers the next...
THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT AIM president and dean Dr. Jikyeong Kang (seated, fifth from right) with the double-degree program’s pioneering undergraduate students and staff at the convocation ceremony Filipinos have a flair for business. Becoming the boss of your own operation, having a stable income...
The Philippines has found another ally. Senator Francis Tolentino said the government of India has expressed its support to the Philippines in its continuing dispute with China on the West Philippine Sea. However, their support has yet to reach a level of intention where...
