EDITORS DESK With the action still hitting fever pitch five days before Phnom Penh extinguishes the torch of the 32nd Southeast Asian Games, one could easily notice the roster of athletes that Cambodia has fielded to put up its best showing in the regional meet since debuting in 1961. Cambodia,...
EDITORS DESK It’s going to be an exciting night at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on May 13 for the grand coronation of Miss Universe Philippines 2023. Three mothers — Joemay-Ann Leo, Mary Eileen Gonzalez, and Clare Dacayan — will vie for the coveted title of Miss Universe...
EDITORS DESK Those who’ve recently attended the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) or are simply in the market for a new car these days have likely noticed one trend lately: the many new Chinese car brands. Just this year, we’ve witnessed the arrival of Dayun, GWM, Jetour, and Hongqi. The...
EDITORS DESK Tomorrow, April 22, 2023 is Earth Day. It is dubbed as the “largest environmental movement” which seeks to engage governments, institutions, businesses, and all citizens of the world to do “something” for the planet. This year’s theme is “Invest in Our Planet.” According...
EDITORS DESK I’m not a religious person. I’m also not the type who will post Bible verses on my social media accounts. This past Lent week, however, I was able to do some “spring cleaning” of the multiple email accounts I have. In the process of sorting my Environment Section email inbox, I...
EDITORS DESK I once heard a top government official sharing his conversation with his daughter as to why he accepted the position. He told his daughter that he accepted the job because he wanted to serve his country, to which his daughter retorted, “That’s corny.” Following that line, Paul A....
EDITORS DESK During Holy Week, the importance of securing our passwords and accounts takes on an even greater significance. Just as we must guard against the distractions and temptations that can lead us away from God, we must also guard against the threats to our online security that can lead us...
EDITORS DESK The anguish of this injury of mine has made life much difficult for me the past decade. It has affected my work and the leisure activities that I have loved. In a snap, a wrong twist or bend in a variety of movements could lead to instant disaster. Last Monday, March 29, during a...
EDITORS DESK Many film fans were emotional when the Asians won the 95th Oscar Awards in Los Angeles, California on March 12 (March 13, Manila time). Finally! It is the time to acknowledge Asian talent at the Academy Awards. “I almost wanted to cry with joy as I watched Asians being honored at the...
EDITORS DESK Republic Act No. 11698, also known as the Vintage Vehicle Regulation Act, principally sponsored by Senate President Miguel Zubiri, lapsed into law on April 15, 2022. Just last Sunday, its implementing rules and regulations (IRR) were signed by the Land Transportation Office at the...
EDITORS DESK The cybersecurity industry has been discussing the cybersecurity talent shortage for years. The Philippines and the rest of the world find it challenging to hire cybersecurity talents due to a skills shortage. Yeo Siang Tiong, general manager for Southeast Asia at Kaspersky, said:...
EDITORS DESK Ramon Bonilla In a unique night of celebration that is comparable to the glitz of the Oscars, with vigor channeled from the Olympic fire, the stars will align for a toast of victory—athletes, men and women, the late legends and the young ones – all named and acknowledged for a...