As pandemic restrictions remain in its lowest level ever since an Alert Level 1 was imposed in Metro Manila and in most of the country, with establishments allowed to operate at 100 percent capacity, many workplaces — public and private — continue to struggle with the new realities of working....
Today is the 47th anniversary of Philippine-China relations and the 21st commemoration of the Filipino-Chinese Friendship Day. Both are celebrated on June 9. In 1975, it was also on this same day when the two nations established diplomatic relations; while in 2002, by virtue of Proclamation No. 148...
Even amid a sense of normalcy felt by Filipinos these past few months, a lot of us are aware that we are technically under a health pandemic. It is reassuring, therefore, that Filipinos are still practicing health protocols such as the wearing of face masks, physical distancing, and washing of...
The warm reception by the business community that greeted the announcement of the members of the economic management team of President-elect Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. provides an auspicious sign. Public confidence in a new administration is a key element in attaining what is deemed its primary...
Foundlings, according to the dictionary, are “babies or small children who were abandoned by their parents, usually in places such as hospitals, churches, or government offices.” This is not the same case with orphans as a foundling’s parents are still alive but nowhere to be found. In the...
Among the most affected by the pandemic is the hospitality and tourism industry when lockdowns and quarantines forced hotels, resorts, bed-and-breakfast inns, amusement parks, etc. to shut their doors. Suddenly, the thriving and booming tourism sector faced its worst nightmare – airports were...
Aside from recording the highest number of registered voters at 67 million, Monday’s elections also garnered the highest voter turnout at more than 85 plus percent, as per the partial and unofficial results. This is a clear and resounding indication that Filipinos flocked to the polling stations...
Republic Act (RA) 11697 or the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act could be one of the most important laws that the Duterte administration would leave behind. The EV Act seeks to develop the Philippine electric vehicle (EV) industry and create a Comprehensive Roadmap for the EV Industry...
Miss International 2013 Bea Santiago took to social media on Wednesday to open up about her recent kidney transplant. Note that prior, Binibining Pilipinas World 2007 Maggie Wilson made it public via a post. In her own post, Bea shared photos as with a video of her at Toronto General Hospital. She...
In another heated election cycle as this one, every vote counts. So it was only natural for those who are anticipating to vote on May 9, 2022 to check their names and corresponding precincts when the Commission on Elections (Comelec) unveiled the “Precinct Finder” online last April 22, which is...
Malacañang has offered sympathy over the death of Philippine Ambassador to China Jose Santiago “Chito” Sta. Romana and paid tribute to his contributions in strengthening the Philippine-China ties. Ambassador Jose Santiago Sta. Romana (Photo from Chito Sta. Romana Facebook page) "Nagdadalamhati...
Maggie Wilson took to social media recently to announce that Miss International 2013 Bea Rose Santiago finally had a kidney transplant. She didn't share details. Maggie wrote, "Got a call from @bea.santiago and received The BEST news! My strong, bad ass, queen finally got her kidney transplant...
