First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos (left), Vice President Sara Duterte (Facebook) Who will Vice President Sara Duterte sit next to at the House plenary hall, should she choose to attend this year's State of the Nation Address (SONA)? ...
The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) will be deploying more than 22,000 policemen to secure the third State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Marcos on July 22. NCRPO director Maj. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez, Jr. said most of them will be deployed at the the vicinity of the...
The House plenary hall (Contributed photo) Over 2,000 invitations have been sent out to guests of this year's State of the Nation Address, House Secretary-General Reginald Velasco told reporters on Monday, July 1. "I think we have sent about 2,000-plus,"...
REFLECTIONS TODAY A scribe, one who knows the Torah of Moses, approaches Jesus with a request to follow him. His case is quite different from that of the other disciples whom Jesus personally calls. Elsewhere, Jesus says, “It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you and appointed you to go...
FROM THE MARGINS There is nothing more inspiring than stories of microfinance women-clients transforming their lives for the better. Narratives of “nanays” starting small businesses from microfinance loans, improving their families’ well-being and contributing to their communities’ economic...
The Marcos administration’s borrowings surged in May due to the government’s maiden offshore bond sale this year, data from the Bureau of the Treasury showed. According to the Treasury, gross financing rose by 77 percent to P259.33 billion in May from the P146.78 billion recorded in the same...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Gospel • Mark 5:21-43 When Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a large crowd gathered around him, and he stayed close to the sea. One of the synagogue officials, named Jairus, came forward. Seeing him he fell at his feet and pleaded earnestly with him,...
PEACE-MAKER In a world marred by conflicts and geopolitical tensions, the pursuit of peace remains a paramount objective for nations and organizations alike. In Asia, a region characterized by its diversity and dynamic political landscapes, the collaboration between regional organizations can play...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE: OUR NEW ABNORMAL On April 4, 1988, Proclamation No. 237 declared June as Philippine Environment Month. Think about that for a moment, as that represents 36 years of lawmakers recognizing that a higher level of awareness, and actively participating in the protection...
The Observatory combines unique Japanese design and masterplanning while taking into account Filipino needs. There’s a lot to envy about Japanese culture, whether it’s their reputed punctuality and courtesy, or the hospitality where everything is provided without being too intrusive. This...
Banyan Tree Manila Bay (Photo courtesy of Banyan Tree) Watch out for the opening of Banyan Tree Manila Bay, a mixed-use, multiple-tower development property in Manila come 2028! The Banyan Group, an independent luxury global hospitality company, recently launched the property last Tuesday, June 26...
The Estate Makati on Ayala Avenue is steadily rising, and we’re beginning to discern what will make this very first Norman Foster + Partners structure in the Philippines so unique. As it’s a residential project, it’s not lost on us that owning a piece of this building is bragging rights of a...
