To be happy, to be healthy, and to leave a legacy – these are the rationale of Miguel ‘Mike’ Pedroso, proprietor of Mike Pedroso Farms, behind his involvement in agriculture. Prior to farming, he worked as an assistant chemist and moved to various positions in the manufacturing industry for...
The local stock market is seen to be weighed down by concern over the impact of the new COVID-19 strain although this may be counterbalanced by excess cash in the system as well as developments overseas. “Next week, we may see sideways movement from the local market with a downward bias. Pandemic...
Manila Mayor Isko Moreno is determined to make the city the water polo capital of the Philippines. (MB File Photos) Manila Mayor Isko Moreno reiterated his determination to turn the city as the water polo capital of the Philippines. In a Facebook post, Moreno said he has instructed Manila Sports...
Mayor Isko Moreno BATANG MAYNILA With the vaccines for COVID-19 already available and in fact being rolled out in some countries, we in the city government are inviting all the residents of Manila to register for the free vaccination we intend to implement once the vaccines reach us. Since we...
Despite the persistence of COVID-19 pandemic, which has been causing an increase in water consumption, government authorities and utility firms are confident that there will be no water crisis in the coming months, especially in summer. “We can assure of sufficient water supply for summer this...
Herbs are popular for their culinary and medicinal uses. Because of their high market demand, herbs may also provide profitable business opportunities. Naomi D. Dimpas, a Learning Site for Agriculture (LSA) cooperator and owner of Dimpas Greentigrated Agri-Tourism Farm, demonstrated how to process...
Out of the box and into the bubble From dining with dummies to plexiglass barriers, restaurant owners have been coming up with new ways to make the experience of eating as joyful and safe as possible. One local hotel takes it up a notch by serving meals to its diners inside a physical bubble space....
To cater to the pent up demand of residents, businessmen and tourists, Cebu Pacific (CEB) will fly directly between Manila and Surigao every Saturday, beginning January 16, 2021. CEB's wholly owned subsidiary, Cebgo, will operate the Manila-Surigao route using its fleet of ATR aircraft. To mark the...
Businesses in the food and hospitality industry are big players in waste generation. As more and more consumers seek environmentally-friendly products, services, and practices, more people also welcome the idea of composting food wastes. Although composting is considered by many growers and...
Enjoy listening to Lea Salonga, Kuh Ladesma, and more while helping workers displaced by the pandemic Since prewar times, it has been a tradition for the 108-year-old Manila Hotel to hold a New Year countdown. This year, we might be living during unprecedented times because of the threat of the...
Manila Doctors Hospital received a special recognition from the non-profit membership organization International Hospital Federation (IHF) for its “initiative, agility, and extraordinary capacity to innovate under extraordinary circumstances.” The IHF cited three notable endeavors,...
Last year has been tougher than most, but it was also full of moments and milestones for our country that have been the pinpoints of light and hope. It would be nice to remember them on the first day of this new year. Here are our top picks of 2020’s most inspiring events, from the momentous to...
