Photo from Novotel Manila The way we eat outside our private spaces has changed dramatically, restricted seating capacity, strict safety rules, and all the fuss about wearing protective gear take the joy out of experiencing a real dining ambiance. While many hotel guests are relying on delivery...
By Terence L. Ranis The Manila Police District (MPD) seized some P510,000 worth of shabu from four persons during a buy-bust operation on Tomas Mapua Street in Tondo, Manila on Sunday, March 20. The suspects were identified as Angela Quirimit, 18; John Paul Varona, 27; Shirly Nicolas, 45; and...
(DR. GUIDO DAVID / TWITTER) The decline in Covid-19 infections in Metro Manila has slowed down in the past week but the region remained at “low risk” from the virus, the OCTA Research Group said on Monday, March 21. In an update shared on Twitter, OCTA fellow Dr. Guido David said the...
(Lotto / Manila Bulletin) Two bettors won multi-million prizes during the lotto draws held last night, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Monday, March 21, announced. Sunday, March 20, was indeed a lucky day for two bettors from Luzon after their tickets correctly guessed the...
"Most sustainable and liveable" party-list. Bagong Henerasyon Party-list was given this title over the weekend during the Nation Builders and MOSLIV Awards organized by Sustainable Standards Inc. (SSI). House Deputy Speaker and BH Bagong Henerasyon Party-list Rep. Bernadette Herrera (second from...
Just as the country is easing toward a possible nationwide enforcement of the least restrictive Alert Level 1 response, shock waves from the Ukraine-Russia war have disrupted the economy. The rapid surge in oil prices has brought on increases in prime commodity prices. Three hard-hit sectors —...
Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) and Manila Water Company, Inc. (MWC) have signed a Fifth Amendment to the Revised Concession Agreement (RCA) covering the operation of the waterworks and sewerage services in the Service Area East. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange,...
Parishes in the Archdiocese of Manila were urged to join Pope Francis in the consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on March 25 by organizing a Mass. Photo RCAM In a circular letter, Fr. Carmelo Arada, the vice chancellor of the archdiocese, said parishes are encouraged...
The world celebrates happiness today. If that made you smile and feel happy, good! Spread happiness through smiles and acts of kindness – you will certainly make someone happy. The observance of International Happiness Day goes beyond smiles and fleeting happy moments. Happiness is a serious...
By Terence L. Ranis Police seized some P630,000 worth of marijuana from four persons in a buy-bust operation at Port Area in Manila on Friday, March 18. The suspects were identified as Ryean Espinosa, 18; Robin Diaz, 24; Frances Jude Delmo, 26; and John Ferry Bayrante, 24, all residents of Port...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Joseph is the “husband” of Mary because they have undergone the erusin (betrothal) ceremony before Mary was discovered to have a child, and then the nisuin (wedding) after the angel explained to Joseph the conception of Mary’s child. In the last ceremony, Joseph “took his...
501 years ago in the Philippines, according to the notes of Magellan’s diarist ITALIAN CHRONICLER Antonio Pigafetta (Mariqui Romero) Here are direct quotes from Antonio Pigafetta, Italian nobleman and diarist of Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan, who led an expedition of five ships, the...
