REFLECTIONS TODAY In his encyclical Fratelli Tutti on Fraternity and Social Friendship — Pope Francis points out that no one is saved alone. He writes, “True, a worldwide tragedy like the Covid-19 pandemic momentarily revived the sense that we are a global community, all in the same boat, where...
A 47-year-old woman was rescued by joint government forces after she jumped off the Intramuros-Binondo Bridge to Pasig River in Manila on Friday, Dec. 23. Photo: PCG / Facebook Rescue personnel from the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), and Philippine National Police...
By DIANN IVY CALUCIN Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna announced on Friday, Dec. 23, a half-day work suspension in the local government from 1 p.m. onwards on Dec. 29 to give workers enough time to prepare for the New Year celebration. Under Executive Order (EO) 59, Lacuna said the ordinance covers...
Independent OCTA Research group, on Thursday, Dec. 22, disclosed that Metro Manila’s seven-day Covid-19 positivity rate has further dropped. Metro Manila's Weekly Covid-19 Positivity Rate (Photo courtesy of Dr. Guido David) “Seven-day positivity rate in the National Capital Region decreased...
K-pop group Super Junior’s “Super Show 9: Road in Manila” proved to be a mixed show of nostalgia and celebration of their new album “The Road,” which came out in two parts in July and December. Super Junior became the first K-pop group to hold a full-scale concert in the Philippines...
Are we expecting cinemagoers back with a vengeance at the 2022 Metro Manila Film Festival? If there is a tourism revenge, will the moviegoer return to the theaters with a vengeance for the 2022 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF)? Noel Trinidad and Liza Lorena, stars of 'Family Matters' film The past...
Like an alpha predator to his weakened prey, the Kings simply knew when and how to deliver the killing blow. LA Tenorio leads Ginebra back to the PBA Finals in Game 4 (PBA Images) Barangay Ginebra proved to be too poised in closeout games, finishing off rival Magnolia with a 99-84 victory in Game 4...
Fourteen local government units (LGUs) in Northern Mindanao were cited for their exemplary performances in enforcing the national government’s anti-illegal drug campaign, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) disclosed on Wednesday, Dec. 21. During the National Anti-Drug...
With its vessels swarming the West Philippine Sea and its coast guard forcibly taking rocket debris from the Philippine Navy, China has made an accusation that it is the United States that is attempting to “stir up” troubles between China and the Philippines. The Chinese Embassy in Manila on...
Makati City Mayor Abby Binay proudly announced on Monday, Dec. 19, that the city has been awarded by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) as the over-all champion local government unit (LGU) in the Manila Bay Clean-up Rehabilitation and Preservation Program (MBCRPP). Representatives...
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) hailed Centro Escolar University-Makati (CEU-Makati) as the top performing school for the November 2022 Dentist Licensure Examination. Centro Escolar University (Photo from CEU's official Facebook page) CEU-Makati garnered an overall passing rate of...
'A Day at the Atelier' features hand-painted fashion collection The local art scene is brimming with many talents, reaching out to different types of audiences that proves that art is present everywhere—if you look closely. Art Lounge Manila knows this all too well, and they have taken that bold...
