Viv a Europa, an annual festivity of European culture and arts, has adopted the theme of togetherness and solidarity with the Philippines as it presents a colorful variety of events behind the backdrop of the current COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic situation. With the theme...
The European Union (EU) has raised concern over the tension in the South China Sea and urged the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and all concerned parties to craft a legally binding Code of Conduct in the disputed waters. European External Action Service The European External Action...
Union Bank of the Philippines reported a 79 percent surge in net income to P4.7 billion in the first three months of 2021 from the same period last year. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the bank said first quarter earnings is also 53 percent higher than the last three months of...
About Mesa ni Misis' Bahay Kubo Kitchen: Bahay Kubo Kitchens is a series highlighting different cuisines from the different regions of the Philippines. It will showcase their local cuisines and cultures through their unique perspectives in the kitchen to encourage localized plant-based diets among...
Filipino speed skater Julian Macaraeg is UCLA-bound. (Photo from Julian Macaraeg's Instagram account) Filipino speed skater Julian Macaraeg is set to join athletics powerhouse University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) soon. Macaraeg announced the development on Instagram Sunday, April 18,...
In Bauang, La Union, you’ll find Climasenrose Grape Farm, a 3000sqm grapes farm owned by Rosendo Calica, 73, who has been into grape farming since the ‘80s. Over the years, he has extended and shared this love for farming with his three children: Clifford Calica, 44, full-time farmer, Rosemarie...
It is the most difficult times that make us fall hard and rise stronger. Climasenrose Farm in Bauang, La Union is a thriving grapes farm that has experienced hitting the bottom before reaping the rewards of its success today. The farm first came into existence in the 1980s. Due to financial...
La Union is one of the most popular surfing destinations in the Philippines to date. One farm that has been embracing this edge and promoting agri-tourism in the same province is Ibit’s Integrated Farm. Ibit’s Integrated Farm or Ibit’s Farm is a five-hectare agricultural land in...
Santa Cruz Syndicate's Luca Shaw (Photo from VitalMtb) Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Downhill World Cup athlete Luca Shaw announced today, March 31 that he has suffered a fractured facet joint on his lower spine following his horrific crash in Windrock Bike Park in Tennessee, USA last March...
Union Bank of the Philippines reported that its strong performance last year despite the global effects of COVID-19 shows that it is now reaping the fruits of its digital transformation almost five years ago. The Bank was able to achieve a net income of P11.6 billion, despite credit reserves...
Photo from Philippine Skating Union Filipino speed skater Julian Macaraeg sustained an injury on his left foot while competing for the final standings of the 2021 World Short Track Speed Skating Championships in Dordrecht, Netherlands. Per Philippine Skating Union (PHSU), Macaraeg was taken out of...
By Vina Medenilla In San Fernando City, La Union, a balcony located on the third level of a building is also a lush edible garden filled with fruits, vegetables, and medicinal plants. On a balcony that measures 4 ft in width and 35 ft in length, different kinds of vegetables, medicinal plants,...
