HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE The Manila International Film Festival in Los Angeles that I wrote about a few columns ago was postponed; but thankfully, that was a temporary delay, and it will now push through a few days after the Oscars, during the March 7 weekend. It’s the second...
The wreckage of a private aircraft sits on a ricefield after it crashed in Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur on Feb. 6, 2025. The aircraft was contracted by the US Department of Defense for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) activities. (Photo courtesy of Sam Mala via Keith Bacongco /...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Rest (Hebrew shabbath, “to cease” or “to stop”) is not just a cessation from work, strain, or activity. It means primarily to cease from one’s work in order to enjoy the fruit of one’s labors, to be free from anxiety and disturbance. The crown of...
As part of a strengthened initiative aimed at addressing the ongoing teenage pregnancy crisis in the country, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has ramped up its efforts to support adolescent mothers. A 14-year-old young mother in Quezon City. (SANTI SAN JUAN / MANILA...
Taskovski Films’ CEO and founder Irena Taskovski Documentary producer Irena Taskovski was in town recently for a five-day DocsConnect training program. Along with Taskovski were Oscar nominee Hubert Sauper and editor Alexander Goekjian. Their visit was part of a collaborative partnership...
I’m usually very conscious of my deadlines when I write but only because I want time to read what I write over and over, sometimes aloud, and to change it here, there, everywhere I can make it sound better. Mostly, I only change for rhythm, what sounds good to my ears. I have no idea...
The Bayo Foundation, the Harvest Creative Community Hub, and the Armed Forces of the Philippines have banded together and have collaborated on an inspiring initiative that they’ve called Weave for Peace. For the benefit of soldiers and their families, the project creates exclusive designs...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Jesus’ warning against those who will not welcome the Apostles and the message of salvation (Mk 6:11) finds its realization in the action of Herod Antipas. This tetrarch of Galilee, in his better nature, likes to listen to John the Baptist, knowing him to be a righteous and holy...
To effectively address bullying and promote a safer learning environment for students nationwide, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, Feb. 6, announced that the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Anti-Bullying Act are currently under review. DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara /...
Special Assistant to the President (SAP) Anton Lagdameo Jr. on Thursday, Feb. 6, reaffirmed the government's commitment to end local communist armed conflict following the surrender of some 232 former rebels of the New People’s Army (NPA). The official, who was in Davao de Oro for the event,...
From left: Norman Agatep, APR, PRSP VP-External Affairs; Mikey de Quiros, APR, PRSP VP-Internal Affairs & Chairman of the 60 th Anvil Awards; Andy Saracho, APR, PRSP President; BPI’s Chief Customer & Marketing Officer Cathy Santamaria, External Communications & Media Relations...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., can call for a special session of the Congress to tackle the impeachment bid against Vice President Sara Duterte. Former Senate president Franklin Drilon pointed this out in light of the Senate’s receipt of the Articles of Impeachment during...
