Tributes poured in from the Senate on Tuesday night August 29, 2023, following news of GMA Network’s veteran radio broadcast journalist Mike Enriquez’s passing. “Napakalaki ng legasiyang iiwan ni Manong Mike Enriquez, bilang isa sa pinaka pinagkakatiwalaang mga boses sa mundo ng...
Voting 21-0, the Senate approved the proposed bill that seeks to recognize the role of caregivers in national development. Approved on third and final reading is Senate Bill No. 2019 or the proposed Caregivers’ Welfare Act, which ensures that caregivers’ rights to decent employment...
The Café’s Asian section is sure to satiate cravings for well-loved Chinese and Southeast Asian food. With Manila's dining scene making a full recovery, The Café at Hyatt Regency Manila, City of Dreams, has finally reopened its doors to the public. It offers an exquisite selection of buffet...
The Roman Catholic Church observes Tuesday, Aug. 29, the Feast of the Beheading of Saint John the Baptist (San Juan Bautista), the precursor and cousin of Jesus Christ. The Beheading of St. John the Baptist (Photo courtesy of the Catholic News Agency) Commemorative masses in...
The National Commission on Senior Citizens (NCSC) still needs to fill up 165 positions in order to carry out its mandate properly, the Commission on Audit (COA) has said. Only 43 or 19 percent out of 224 positions in the National Commission for Senior Citizens (NCSC) have been filled up since its...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Besides Jesus and Mary, John the Baptist is the only other person whose birthday and day of death are liturgically marked by the Church. Today we read the account of his martyrdom in Mark’s Gospel. Along with the other evangelists, the first-century Jewish historian Josephus...
Tagaytay, known for its picturesque landscapes and cool climate, has always been a favorite getaway spot for urban dwellers seeking a break from the busy city life of Metro Manila. Now, it has become the newest dining destination with a touch of nostalgia with the opening of My Country House...
Despite economic challenges, British businessmen remained confident in the Philippine economy and growth in bilateral trade, especially on the growing exports of pork and strong interest in the country’s infrastructure. Chris Nelson, Chairman of British Chamber of Commerce of the...
The national government's debt payment in the first half of the year doubled after increasing its budget allocation for repaying loans that were nearing their maturity. Data from the Bureau of the Treasury revealed that from January to June 2023, debt servicing amounted to P907.9 billion, a 98...
Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri on Monday, August 28 lauded President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. for signing into law four significant measures that will have a positive impact on Filipinos socially, economically and culturally. Zubiri is referring to An Act...
The Jollibee Group continues to be bullish about the prospects of its coffee shop businesses in the Philippines and overseas, particularly in Vietnam where it still has plans for an initial public offering (IPO) for Superfoods which owns the Highlands Coffee brand. Jollibee Foods Corporation Chief...
REFLECTIONS TODAY The “woe” phrases in the Bible are often uttered in prophetic and apocalyptic literature. They denounce sin and caution those who commit it of future punishment. Jesus’ woe pronouncements criticize the Pharisees for hypocrisy and falsehood. He describes their piety as...
