PEACE-MAKER It was in the beautiful city of Sankt Augustin, Germany in 1998 when we addressed a forum organized by the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (Foundation), which is affiliated with the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), where we first espoused the idea of an “Asian Dialogue” and which would...
REFLECTIONS TODAY The two accounts involving two widows in our First Reading and the Gospel show us that if we trust in God and are generous with even the little that we have, God will be pleased with us and will not allow us to go without. For sure, in the First Reading, the widow of Zarephath...
The office of Special Assistant to the President Antonio Lagdameo Jr. expressed support for a proposal by Congress to move the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) 2025 polls to 2026, citing the need to review issues surrounding the elections. The Office of Special...
Three distinguished alumni of the University of the Philippines-College of Mass Communication will be honored for their significant contributions to media and communication during the 2024 edition of The Glory Awards on Saturday, Nov. 23, at the UP Film Institute in UPCMC, UP-Diliman, Quezon...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Buildings do not have meanings apart from the meanings and experiences that happen there. Church structures, like the Lateran Basilica, are a symbol of the people of God that gather and worship there, the leader and the people under him. The Lateran Basilica whose...
Senators are upbeat that the signing into law of the country’s first maritime zones and archipelagic sea laws will give more teeth to the legal and territorial claim of the Philippines over the West Philippine Sea (WPS). “The two laws will further strengthen our sovereignty and sovereign...
The Earthshot Prize 2024 winners (Photo by The Earthshot Prize) The Earthshot Prize 2024 marked its fourth year with a star-studded awards ceremony held in Cape Town, South Africa on Wednesday, November 6. Five eco-projects were celebrated for their innovative environmental solutions, each...
The Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Friday, Nov. 8, that it has successfully defended its budget in the Senate following deliberations at the plenary level. (Photo courtesy of DepEd) In a statement, DepEd confirmed the Senate’s approval of its P793.740-billion budget for next...
Holiday Afternoon Tea Set Ushering in the holiday spirit, The Westin Manila celebrated Nov. 6 with a grand Christmas tree lighting ceremony in the hotel lobby. The 25-foot tree, adorned with ornaments made from local materials, features a nature-inspired theme. Drawing from biophilia—the human...
Fillet and lobster tail The Bistro Group is wrapping up the year with an impressive addition to its roster: Morton’s The Steakhouse, which will open its doors on November 25 at Uptown East Gate, Bonifacio Global City (BGC). Known globally for its prime USDA-aged steaks and upscale dining...
The Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP) is preparing for the launch of the renewable energy (RE) market, aiming to start commercial operations by next month. In a briefing on Thursday, Nov. 7, Arjon Valencia, IEMOP corporate planning and communications manager,...
The Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP) reported an increase in the average electricity prices in October due to a slight hike in demand. During a media briefing on Tuesday, Nov. 5, the IEMOP noted that last month saw a significant increase in the Wholesale...
