The search for the new music director and principal conductor of the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO) has come to a close as the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) announces Polish conductor Maestro Grzegorz Nowak will assume the management of the country’s leading orchestra. The...
WHAT A VIEW A family enjoys the scenic view overlooking the mountains Club Med, pioneer of the all-inclusive holidays, welcomes international travelers back to its five premium resorts in China—Club Med Beidahu, Club Med Changbaishan, Club Med Guilin, Club Med...
DOWN THE DRAIN The Prohibition Era in the US started a federal ban on the sale of alcoholic drinks Over a century ago, the US passed the Volstead Act, a law that sparked the start of the Prohibition era. During this time, the manufacture, transportation, and sale of intoxicating liquors were banned...
By JAMES SAM Planet Earth has sent enough SOS. More and more, we cannot ignore its cry for help. And there’s hope yet—despite all indications that we are running out of time—that we can still save the future or that, at the very least, we are still doing what we can, and we can do a lot, to...
Just moments after the buzzer sounded on the Philippines’ victory over China in its final outing in the FIBA World Cup, social media came alive with raucous chatter, shares, and comments about how the Gilas team was able to get some measure of revenge from the alleged abuses committed by China in...
Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa said on Saturday, Sept. 2 that he is looking to propose a measure that will give the Philippine National Police (PNP) the power to designate city and municipal police chiefs. "Yung pagpili ng chief of police, provincial director dapat ilagay na lang yung power na yan...
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has partnered with various establishments to offer exclusive rates and freebies for civil servants in line with the celebration of the 123rd Philippine Civil Service Anniversary (PCSA). (Photo credit to CSC) “We prepared these special treats as a thank...
The National Nutrition Council (NNC), an attached agency of the Department of Health (DOH), will lead the national launching of the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN) on Monday, Sept. 4, in Manila. Courtesy of NCC The national launch, to be held from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m....
The first group of artists who will be attending the 2023 Asia Artist Awards (AAA) in the Philippines has been revealed. The 2023 Asia Artist Awards will be held on Dec. 14 at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan. Korea’s StarNews, the host of the AAA, revealed the first lineup of artists...
While the Philippines only has a small frontline force in the West Philippine Sea, it has shown that it will not give up its territory. President Marcos visits the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Western Command in Palawan on Sept. 1, 2023. (Photo courtesy of PCO) President Ferdinand...
DAKILANG PROXY Receiving the Golden Reel award on behalf of my cousin Senator Imee Romualdez Marcos for her outstanding contribution to experimental cinema I went to the Oscars—well, to its Philippine counterpart. The Luna Awards, held yearly by the Film Academy of the Philippines, took place at...
SALUTE TO HEROES In honor of their extraordinary courage and dedication to fight for liberty in the Philippines, all names of the 14 Czechoslovak heroes are now inscribed on the Czech marker at the Capas National Shrine (Photo courtesy of the Office of Governor Susan Yap) Maroš Martin Guoth,...
