President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has called on the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) to continue its work on nation building and its commitment to combat illicit activities. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM Screenshot) During the 40th anniversary...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) will repurpose the equipment of 14 molecular laboratories to strengthen the blood facilities across the country. Â (Philippine Red Cross / Manila Bulletin) In a statement on Tuesday, July 11, PRC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard Gordon said the...
MEET THE ARTISTS From left: Macoy Villanueva a.k.a. Macoy Dubs, Tina Boado, and Roanne Carreon In the age of social media, everyone wants to be an influencer, a YouTuber, or a content creator, a person who publishes digital content for a living. The term content creation has blown up, especially...
WHAT WAS LEFT Nagasaki was the second target hit by an atomic bomb dropped by the US in Japan during World War II (Photo: Encyclopedia Britannica) I grew up at a time the word Nagasaki, like Hiroshima, was synonymous with the atomic bomb. It also conjured up to me eyes bulging out of sockets, teeth...
A total of 16 European nations have backed the Philippines in its fight for sovereignty over the West Philippine Sea as the world commemorates this month Manila’s victory against Beijing with regards to South China Sea dispute through the 2016 Arbitral Ruling issued by The Hague. A joint statement...
The Philippine Coast Guard has transported fishing boats and fresh supplies to fishermen at the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) as part of their commitment to support the community there. *(Photo: Philippine Coast Guard) * PCG spokesperson Rear Adm. Armando Balilo said...
The Philippine Navy (PN) has intercepted a “jungkung” vessel or fishing boat (FB) which carried P13.8 million worth of allegedly smuggled cigarettes off the Island Garden City of Samal, Davao del Norte over the weekend. (Photo: *Naval Forces Eastern Mindanao, Philippine Navy) * Commodore...
For indie enthusiasts, August is the time to flock to the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ grounds to witness new works by upcoming filmmakers. On its 19th edition, the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival finds a new home at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), CCP...
Calling all book lovers and creative enthusiasts! Get ready to dive into the world of literature, inspiration, and meaningful conversations as Bookshelf PH proudly presents, The Write Side of Bookshelf, its latest book club community at Astbury Makati. Mark your calendars for July 12, Wednesday,...
FROM THE BLOOD OF OUR ENEMIES The Battle of Mactan led to Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan’s defeat after being severely outnumbered by Datu Lapu-Lapu’s forces Laced with enthusiasm, a young dance troupe tries to perfect their moves on the land that once hosted an epic battle against...
HOLISTIC WELLBEING The author takes her bike on a reinvigorating trail ride through nature (Ritche Amansec) By ALEX AMANSEC In our modern cities, which are built for the most part to accommodate a flood of buses, trucks, jeeps, and cars, it seems that the power of the bicycle as a mode of...
LAKESIDE BLISS Lakehouse offers the Iris Room, which faces out onto the terrace and the deck with views of the lake Lakehall is an event space that combines breathtaking lakeside, golf course, and garden views with modern, contemporary, and world-class amenities and luxuries. Located within the...
