ILOILO CITY – The Courtyard by Marriott Iloilo in this city has renewed its commitment to sustainable seafood sourcing. The hotel was recently cited by several international bodies for their role in the Responsible Seafood Sourcing Program funded by the United States Agency for...
There’s no question why San Miguel’s June Mar Fajardo is one of the most beloved cagers in the country’s biggest pro league, PBA – a perfect epitome of a gentle giant. San Miguel's June Mar Fajardo bags his historic 11th BPC plum. (PBA Images) Known for his warmth and down-to-earth...
The University of the Philippines (UP) has been acknowledged as the country's leading institution according to the AD Scientific Index 2025. (Image courtesy of the University of the Philippines) UP said in a statement that this recognition reinforces its position as the foremost leader in research...
Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) personnel test their firepower during the previous iteration of Armed Forces of the Philippines Joint Exercise (AJEX) DAGIT-PA. (File photo) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) launched on Monday, Nov. 4, a multi-service exercise involving its major service...
British Ambassador to the Philippines Laure Beaufils was in awe of the beauty of Siquijor where she spent a weekend trip with her family. (Photo from United Kingdom Amb. Laure Beaufils via X post) The envoy shared some photos of their weekend getaway on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday,...
University of the Philippines coach Goldwin Monteverde believes their stinging upset loss to National University not only serves as a wake-up call, but a test of character for his stalwarts in the crucial phase of the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament. UP head coach Goldwin Monteverde...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Exclusion and marginalization of certain peoples are ever increasing in our time, for various reasons: creed, gender, color, appearance, etc. Many of us only give attention and importance to our friends, or to people who have credentials. Our circle of friends does not go beyond...
FROM THE MARGINS Even as we were preparing for Severe Tropical Storm Leon, my family and I spent the weekend repacking goods for distribution to communities that were devastated by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine. It was the most destructive storm we have had this year — killing more than a...
Cellar-dweller National University stunned early semifinalist University of the Philippines, 67-47, in UAAP Season 87 men's basketball tournament at the University of Santo Tomas Quadricentennial Pavilion on Sunday, Nov. 3. The morale-boosting victory not only snapped the Bulldogs' three-game...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Unlike that of the others, the scribe’s attitude in today’s Gospel inspires us to imitate him. He comes to Jesus with an open mind and heart, observing with docility what Jesus is doing and teaching. In the end, both he and Jesus concur on the point that to love God and...
PEACE-MAKER In an age marked by unprecedented technological advancement and interconnectivity, it is disheartening to see that our world is still plagued by violence, conflicts, and the ravages of war. In various corners of the globe, from the Middle East to Eastern Europe, from Asia to Africa,...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE When people talk about Sustainability nowadays, it is seen by some quarters as an extension of what used to be subsumed under a company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program. And in the glory days of CSR, we can see the connection quite clearly....
