That’s the thing about having children—they’re quite the lasting souvenir of relationships whether they’re successful or not. DADDY'S LITTLE GIRL The author as a toddler on the lap of her father The subject of Father’s Day was always a sore spot while I was growing up. My parents’...
Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia and Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año figured in a verbal tussle in connection with the implementation of the mandatory face mask rule in the province. Garcia earlier issued an executive order that required face masks to be...
Karen Davila maintained Senator Imee Marcos has already apologized to her relating the off-the-cuff remark she made during a recent interview for ANC's "Headstart." In the now viral interview, Imee is heard chiding Karen, "Akala ko magma-migrate ka pag nanalo ang Marcos.” Karen cleared the issue...
The ill-effects of addiction to online sabong was the reason why President Duterte decided to halt its operation, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año said on Wednesday, May 4. "Sobra talaga (ill effects) kapag nalulong sa e-sabong. Hahanap at hahanap ng...
How to overcome re-entry anxiety It’s been a rollercoaster ride since March 2020. At first, unable to believe that something as abrupt and lifechanging as a global pandemic could happen in our lifetime, we thought it was a temporary setback. “Two weeks, maybe a month,” we told ourselves, but...
Actor Patrick Sugui has clarified speculations about the absence of Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla at his recent wedding with Aeriel Garcia. Recall that the four stars are part of Nguya Squad along with other celebrities and personalities like Dominic Roque, Ria Atayde, Marco Gumabao, Khalil...
Nadine Lustre during the movie 'Never Not Love You'press conference at the Fishermall on March 17, Saturday. Jay Ganzon/Rappler.com Controversial actress Nadine Lustre and Viva Artists Agency have settled their legal issue under terms that are "fair and mutually beneficial." This is what attorney...
OF SUBSTANCE AND SPIRIT Diwa C. Guinigundo The news about the highest unemployment rate of 8.9 percent for the whole of 2021 came out in the first week of November 2021 but its impact had already resonated with the respondents of Pulse Asia for September 2021.We saw this crystal clear in the...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) sees no problem with the decision of Manila Mayor and presidential candidate Isko Moreno to lift the strict use of face shield in Manila. DILG Secretary Eduardo Año explained that the use of face shields was strictly enforced at the time...
Comedian-talent manager Ogie Diaz has revealed some little-known details concerning the marriage of Kylie Padilla and Aljur Abrenica. On his recent vlog, Ogie noted how the pandemic hit both hard financially. In fact, the last time he spoke with the two, they told him they were selling their...
EDITORIAL The Philippines was one of the 51 states that co-founded the United Nations in 1945 and Filipino statesman Carlos P. Romulo played a significant role in its first decade as he served as President of the General Assembly and of the Security Council. In 1964, the Philippines was one of the...
OF SUBSTANCE AND SPIRIT Diwa C. Guinigundo Corruption will definitely be a big issue in the May 2022 election. The continuing Senate investigation points to some conspiracy to make big money out of the pandemic. This is not without social cost. Many Filipinos paid for it with their lives because...