Ambassador Hae Kyong Yu, DFA Usec. Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro, Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines, Most. Rev. Charles John Brown Australian Ambassador Hae Kyong Yu and spouse Fergus Murphy hosted one of the largest national day celebrations Manila has witnessed. The deep connections and camaraderie...
REFLECTIONS TODAY What a contrasting reception of Jesus! Whereas people in the mostly pagan Decapolis were “amazed” when Jesus drove “legion of demons” out of the possessed man (Mk 5:20), in his native Nazareth Jesus is “amazed” at people’s lack of faith. After all, Jesus looks...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL Recently, we have often been asked where we stand on the issue of Charter change. The spate of queries appears to have been sparked by the escalating debate on whether or not changes should be made to the 1987 Constitution, a debate that is said to be dividing the public...
OFF THE BEATEN PATH Coldplay in Manila, the air thrummed with a thousand beating hearts. Neon stars bathed the audience as Chris Martin’s voice soared, a British rock symphony echoing through the cavernous space. It was a cultural confluence, a dazzling spectacle not just of musical prowess, but...
The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) is once again providing 24 free online courses that can be completed at one's convenience. The university emphasized its commitment to "borderless education," offering courses that are "free, self-paced, and open to everyone." UPOU...
Quezon 2nd district Rep. David “Jay-Jay” Suarez (Screenshot from live stream, House of Representatives’ Facebook page) What changed? Such is the question of House Deputy Speaker Quezon 2nd district Rep. David "Jay-Jay" Suarez to the incumbent Senators...
K-pop idol and actress Yoona, star of the drama “King the Land,” will be coming to Manila for a fan meeting. Yoona, a member of K-pop group Girls’ Generation, will hold her “Yoonite in Manila” fan meeting tour on March 1, Friday, 7 p.m. at SMX Convention Center Manila Halls 1 and 2...
Via its partnership with the National Engineering Center of the University of the Philippines (UP-NEC), the National Electrification Administration (NEA) will fortify the competencies of the electric cooperatives (ECs) on matters relating to operational planning as well as in managing financial...
The Korean Embassy announced on Jan. 30 that it will ease the requirements needed for visa application under four categories. “From February 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Philippines will simplify visa application documents for visa...
Senator Imee Marcos on Tuesday, January 30 said those who are claiming that the Senate has no business meddling with the People’s Initiative (PI) signature drive are shameless. “Sinumang magsabi na walang paki ang Senado sa usapin na ito, isa lang ang masasabi ko: ‘Walang gamot...
Ambassador KOSHIKAWA speaks with the new batch of SI Philippines Officers and Board of Trustees. On Jan. 22, 2024, Japanese Ambassador Kazuhiko Koshikawa led the induction ceremony for the 9th Term Board of Trustees of the Ship for Southeast Asian and Japanese Youth Program (SSEAYP) International...
Embassy of Malaysia in Manila Counsellor Nadhirah Zanudin, Trade Commissioner Intan Zalani, Presidential Adviser on Muslim Affairs Hon. Almarin Centi Tillah, H.E. Ambassador Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino Bin Anthony, Hamzah Almarin, and Minister Amaluzzaman Mohd Asarani On Jan. 24, 2024, H.E....