The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has signed a ten-year bloodletting drive with the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) to organize an annual sufficient blood supply in the country. (Courtesy of Philippine Red Cross) At the PRC's 50th anniversary celebration, PRC Secretary-General Gwendolyn T....
A SIGNIFICANT STRUCTURE OF THE PAST Built structures, even in dismal states, are an important source for traces of memories of our past I looked back at our guide Heritage Collective founder Stephen Pamorada defying winds of monsoon-like proportions as he led his Tondo Walking Tour participants...
Every year, on June 12, Filipinos around the world come together to commemorate the hard-fought independence of the Philippines. As our nation celebrates its sovereignty, its embassies and consulates worldwide play a crucial role in fostering a sense of unity and pride among the Filipino diaspora...
ON TO A BETTER FUTURE From left: ABAC Chile member Ramon Jara, Aboitiz Group chief sustainability and reputation officer and ABAC Philippines staffer Ginggay Hontiveros, and ABAC Philippines lead staffer Patrick Chu In Bander Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam recently, APEC Business Advisory Council...
A female battalion commander of the Philippine Army (PA) was adjudged as a finalist in one of the categories of the global “Cybersecurity Woman of the Year” Awards 2023. *Lt. Col. Francel Margareth Padilla-Taborlupa (Photo courtesy of Philippine Army / Cybersecurity Woman of the Year Awards...
Two fishermen have died and seven are missing after their vessel took on water in the Philippine Sea east of Mindanao, the Coast Guard said on Friday, June 23, with an open-sea search continuing. Fourteen of the 23 crew members of the Genesis 2 were rescued by other fishing vessels shortly after the...
A total of 6,000 sacks of allegedly undocumented rice worth P12.76 million have been seized by the Philippine Navy (PN) from a motor vessel while patrolling the waters of Bongao, Tawi-Tawi, authorities reported on Friday, June 23. *(Photo by Philippine Navy) * Elements of the Naval Forces Western...
9,627KM The Parthenon is the most iconic of ancient ruins in Athens, which can also take you as far back in time as 2,500 years ago I might have gone very far, but surely not far enough. I’ve been 200 kilometers into the Arctic Circle, crossing the white vastness on a snowmobile and a dog...
Just a few hours’ drive away from Manila lies the province of Bataan, a place brimming with history and natural beauty. Whether you’re a history nerd, a beach lover, or just someone who needs to get away from it all, Bataan has something to offer. Allow us to give you three good reasons to...
Images courtesy of Helsinki Partners In a world fraught with ever-increasing stress and uncertainty, one nation consistently stands out as a beacon of contentment and wellbeing. HAPPINESS ON HELSINKI DAY On June 12, the city's birthday, Helsingians gather around tables going about the same length...
By Alex Amansec Photos by Ritche Amansec REVPAL RIDE Motorists Ritche Amansec and JF Lopez pose for a selfie along the Revpal route to Tagaytay Halina’t lalarga na (Come! We’re going!) Whether you own a big bike or a scooter, there’s so much more to feel beyond the winding dashes along major...
EAT AWAY Scene from the Japanese film The Midnight Diner about the stories behind the frenzy of Tokyo life What is the Philippines without a plate of adobo, China without Peking duck, France without *pot-au-feu*, Canada without poutine, and Mexico without mole? Like everything else, the nature of...
