HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE: OUR NEW ABNORMAL Happy New Year! And here’s to a brighter, better year ahead. It’s good to be optimistic, and I won’t argue with those who say it’s rewarding to think positive with the ‘good news’; but I only hope that we recognize how context, truth,...
China claimed the Philippines would be violating international law if it would push through with its plan to build a permanent structure in the Ayungin Shoal, a feature within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Mao Ning, spokesperson for China’s Foreign Ministry, said the plan to...
To overcome backlog on system impact studies (SIS) for targeted massive renewable energy (RE) installations as well as for other power projects in the country, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has enforced processes on the accreditation of third party-entities that will aid system operator...
Filipino consumers will have slight consolation on their pockets at the start of new year 2024, as the prices of kerosene and diesel products are anticipated to be on rollback next week, based on the calculation of the industry players. According to the oil firms, kerosene prices will have...
REFLECTIONS TODAY At the time of Jesus, Nazareth was a relatively isolated agricultural village north of Jezreel Valley. It is never mentioned in the Old Testament. No wonder, Nathanael from Cana expresses bewilderment when Philip tells him that they have found the one about whom Moses wrote in the...
IT'S THE SMALL THINGS Twenty twenty-three. What a year. It tried. It tested. But, it also triumphed. If I were to summarize what it has been to me, I would need to borrow the words of Charles Dickens: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” Suffice to say, all is well that ends...
Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) president Kalookan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David urged Filipinos to watch the historical biographical film “GomBurZa,” citing its importance in understanding Filipino identity and appreciating the sacrifices of national heroes. Photo credit...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Unlike Matthew who presents the Holy Family fleeing Bethlehem to escape the murderous design of King Herod, Luke presents a story different in content and tone— the peaceful presentation of the child Jesus in the Jerusalem Temple. Mary and Joseph are presented as a couple...
With the impetus from the world governing body The R&A to grow the game, the National Golf Association of the Philippines has carried out various post-pandemic programs and events in partnership with golf clubs and charter members aimed at fulfilling this far-ranging goal. In the last 26 months...
Business tycoon Alfredo Yao’s The Kitchen City has teamed up with the Figaro Coffee Group Inc. (FCG) to open the Lobby Café in World Trade Center, Pasay City. The World Trade Center Metro Manila (WTCMM) is the venue of major exhibitions and trade shows participated by foreign delegations and...
The Bureau of the Treasury reported that the national government's budget deficit declined in November largely due to decreased public spending. The Marcos administration’s fiscal gap amounted to P93.3 billion last month, a 25 percent reduction from the P123.9 billion recorded in the same...
Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri said he considers the year 2023 as a banner year for the Senate with the passage of numerous important bills and resolutions aimed at boosting the Philippine economy, generate jobs and expand social protection for the people. The Senate was able...
