REFLECTIONS TODAY The expression “gird your loins” (v 35) derives from practical purpose based on the ancients’ clothing. As pants or shorts were not in use in those days, tunics would be cumbersome to walk in or run around. This was resolved by bringing up the garment and tying it so...
UNDER THE MICROSCOPE Recent national developments are disturbing, to say the least. With Senate hearings revealing the rot in Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO)/Internet Gaming Licensee (IGL) (thanks to Sen. Risa Hontiveros), media had a field day covering the exposés detailing how some...
Mayor Maria Josefina “Joy” Belmonte vowed to pursue the city government’s priority to improve the quality of life of all QCitizens. Mayor Joy Belmonte delivers her 6th SOCA on Monday, October 21. (Quezon City government) Belmonte made the vow when she delivered her 6th State of...
The Philippines is the World Bank's fifth-biggest borrower for the second-straight year, coinciding with the first two years in office of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. The World Bank's latest Annual Report disclosed on Oct. 18 showed that in fiscal year 2024 covering the period July 1, 2023 to...
Actor Jonathan Roumie, who portrays Jesus in the groundbreaking series “The Chosen,” will be coming to Manila for a fan screening event in November. "'Mabuhay’ Philippines, I’m Jonathan Roumie, I portray Jesus in ‘The Chosen.’ I have some very exciting news for you. We are going...
Senator Pia Cayetano on Monday, October 21 confirmed that the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee will conduct its own public inquiry into the Duterte administration’s campaign against illegal drugs. Cayetano, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Public Accountability and Investigations (blue...
UnionBank and Mercury Drug launched the new UnionBank Mercury Credit Card — a one-of-a-kind credit card designed to reward consumers for prioritizing their health and wellness. The card was unveiled at an exclusive event last October 18, 2024 at Grand Hyatt Hotel....
By DERCO ROSAL Interest rates on short-term government debt continued to increase for three consecutive weeks due to falling oil prices, relatively strong investor demand, and anticipation of the reserve requirement ratio (RRR) cut taking effect on Oct. 25. At Monday’s auction, Oct 21, the Bureau...
Despite raising awareness and growing efforts on sustainability, several disconnecting factors still hinder sustainable progress, such as inadequate communication, poor enforcement of government policies, lack of public awareness and engagement, and lack of access to advanced technology. ...
REFLECTIONS TODAY In Japanese culture, there are art depictions of hungry ghosts, which are inspired by the Buddhist idea of reincarnation. These ghosts are the souls of human beings who fell into the traps of greediness. They have been punished in reincarnation by being made into creatures that...
FROM THE MARGINS It is difficult to speak truth to power, but if we want social reforms, we need to do it. Through the years, the concerted efforts of advocates of social and financial inclusion to engage with policymakers and government regulators have yielded positive results. We had...
Amid favorable conditions for long-term investments, the wealth-management arm of Ayala-led Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) will roll out before this year ends a new mutual fund eyeing young and tech-savvy investors. BPI Wealth personal wealth head Irene Ang told a press briefing on Friday,...
