Featured image: A PROUD HISTORY OF WORKING TOGETHER From left Tourism Usec. Mae Elaine Bathan representing Sec. Christina Frasco, Duros Group of Companies president Fe Barino and chairman Lito Barino and Liloan Mayor Aljew Frasco By Pete L. Dacuycuy Months before the pandemic hit in early 2020,...
ILAGAN CITY – The Iron Woman displayed a familiar sturdy and robust performance to reign supreme anew. *Sarah Dequinan jumps for the gold medal in long jump (PATAFA photo)* National record-holder Sarah Dequinan became the first double-gold medal winner in the open elite category in the ICSTI...
The chief of the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) Cancer Institute believes that the approval of new medicines for cancer will speed up with the recent transfer of the Health Technology Assessment Council (HTAC) to the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). PGH Cancer Institute Head Dr. Jorge...
The month-long celebration of Filipino food and culinary heritage was launched at the Manila Metropolitan Theatre last Tuesday, championing the theme, “*Pagkaing Sariling Atin, Mahalin at Pagyamanin.”* As per the Proclamation No. 469 s. 2018, April is declared “Filipino Food Month'' or...
An official of the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) Cancer Institute warned of a possible uptick in advanced cancer cases in the next two to three years. This increase, according to PGH Cancer Institute Chairman Dr. Jorge Ignacio, may be attributed to pandemic-delayed screenings and treatments....
Fil-Heritage athletes and US-based Umajesty Williams and Angel Frank both relished their first taste of competition on Philippine soil but reconnecting to their old roots made their stints even more special. *Umajesty Williams (left) and Angel Frank (Reynald Magallon)* Frank, the winner of the...
Think tank Action for Economic Reforms (AER) has warned against the proposed measure in Congress seeking to grant the president the power to suspend Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) premium hikes. In a statement, AER said Thursday, March 23, that giving the president the power to...
The Philippines and China have started the rounds of consultations on the South China Sea, which would play a big role in ensuring the diplomacy between the two countries fighting for territorial sovereignty. At the opening session of the 23rd Philippines-China Foreign Ministry Consultations...
No one guessed the jackpot combinations for Grand Lotto 6/55 and Mega Lotto 6/45 in the evening draw of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Wednesday, March 22. The lucky numbers for Grand Lotto were 25 Â - 50 - 49 - 38 - 21 - 19 for a jackpot worth P29,700,000. However, six...
ILAGAN CITY – Armed with longer limbs and greater strides, the band of Filipino-Heritage athletes who found their way back to their roots displayed their class and ruled the running events in the ICTSI Philippine Athletics Championships at the City of Ilagan Sports Complex on Wednesday, March 22....
Featured image: DAUM BEST CEO Benjamin Brami will bring the luxury French brand to the Philippines this year It’s not an exaggeration to say that French crystal maker Daum is one of a kind. All companies tell you their products are unique, unmatched, special. But Daum, literally, is sui generis....
Featured image: SŒURETRE French Ambassador Michèle Boccoz (middle) with talk show guests, from left, MJ Lamoste, Diane Bartolome, Daisy Omega, Carol RH Malasig, Tetyana, and Olena Sabado The Philippines has a rich history of women’s participation in diplomacy. In fact, the country’s first...
