And yet this year, just as Hollywood is rooting for Asian representation and the Academy Awards is actively inviting Filipino filmmakers, the Film Academy of the Philippines did not send an entry The elusive gold statuette trophy of the Academy (Oscar) is still a dream for the Philippines. Never in...
The Department of Finance (DOF) bucked the proposal seeking to impose a “super-rich” tax on Filipino billionaires as its negative impacts outweigh any potential revenue gains for the government. In a letter to House Speaker Lord Allan Jay Velasco, Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III said...
Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Director General Wilkins Villanueva was among the recipients of the Outstanding Filipino Luminary Awards 2021 for National Government Service. PDEA Director General Wilkins Villanueva (File photo) In simple rites on Friday, Nov. 19, at the Conrad Manila...
Pru Life UK and Prudential (Cambodia) Life Assurance PLC have teamed up in providing accessible protection to overseas Filipino workers (OFW) through a health and wealth management app in Cambodia. In a statement, Eng Teng Wong, Pru Life UK president and chief executive officer said on Friday, Nov....
In time for the Christmas season, the government has further cut the quarantine period for fully vaccinated overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who will return to the Philippines including those arriving from countries under the “yellow list,” the Department of Tourism (DOT) confirmed Friday, Nov....
NIGHT OWL Anna Mae Lamentillo At some point in this global pandemic, each one of us has struggled, whether in our career or personal life, physical or mental health, emotional or spiritual well-being, or in some other aspect of our life. But challenges are also opportunities waiting to be...
Haliya, City of Dreams’ newest restaurant, serves contemporary Pinoy cuisine that reminds us of the essence of Filipino dining—food enjoyed together Photos by the author. HARD TO MISS The Haliya facade Filipino dining goes beyond sustenance or flavors, but a bonding experience in which those at...
Three Filipino educators are among the winners of the first Southeast Asian Educational Innovation Awards (SEA EIA). (Image from SEAMEO INNOTECH) As announced by SEAMEO INNOTECH, three out of four total winners were Filipino educators who stood out the most after undergoing through a rigorous three...
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) has urged overseas Filipinos not to patronize online cockfight betting games that are considered illegal offshore operations. In a statement, the country’s gaming regulator said on Thursday, Nov. 18, said that E-sabong websites that are...
She signs with the same label as Lauv, Tom Misch, and Finneas Lesha Fast rising electropop artist Lesha is moving to a higher level. Unstoppable, to say the least, this generational pop personality decides to spread her wings and become the captain of her own ship. She joins AWAL, a prestigious...
Senatorial aspirant and former Ifugao Rep. Teddy Baguilat Jr. said on Sunday, Nov. 14, that he will advocate for the return of “positive Filipino values and culture” if he wins a seat in the Magic 12 in 2022. Former Ifugao Rep. Teddy Baguilat Jr. is the special guest during Vice President Leni...
The Philippine Embassy in Vienna joins parade commemorating 75 years of diplomatic relations with Austria UNITY DANCE Folklorico Filipino during the parade at Graben street in Vienna, Austria The Philippine Embassy in Vienna, led by chargé d’affaires Deena Joy D. Amatong, recently joined the...
