IT'S THE SMALL THINGS “The state of our nation is sound and improving. Dumating na po ang bagong Pilipinas.” President Ferdinand “BongBong” R. Marcos ended his second State of the Nation Address in that most hopeful tone. After a little over an hour of stating factual highlights and...
REFLECTIONS TODAY “Adulting” has become a buzzword among those transitioning from college life to work and family life. The word speaks of the shock of young people upon realizing how much effort is needed to be able to survive “real life.” The brain cannot simply process the many tasks to...
Transmission firm National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) is eyeing "technology clustering" as one systematic approach that it can operationalize to streamline approvals of system impact study (SIS) for energy projects. The company advanced that proposal ahead of the scheduled meeting...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has sought a Senate inquiry into the proposed merger between the Landbank of the Philippines (Landbank) and the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) which is likely to be finalized by the middle of 2024. ...
THE LEGAL FRONT I repeatedly and patiently watched PBBM’s SONA speech to discern its message beyond the raw performance, plans, and numbers he was citing. And I sat frustrated for some time as his message escaped me although the listening audience seemed to have understood, as shown by their...
Counterfeit and piracy reports spiked by nearly four times in the first half of 2023 with a single netizen, believed to be an avid gamer, fueling the surge, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL). Data from the IPOPHL’s Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Office (IEO)...
The University of the Philippines Manila (UPM) on Thursday, July 27, announced the shift in asynchronous mode of learning and work suspension due to inclement weather. Photo credit to UPM In its social media account, UPM shifted from regular to asynchronous classes due to stormy weather conditions...
Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin, who serves as chairman of the Steering Committee for the Energy Virtual One-Stop Shop (EVOSS) system of project permitting, is pushing for a 60-day process from almost two years for the issuance of system impact study (SIS) for grid connection of power...
The Cinemalaya Retrospective Section gives a chance for audiences to experience the award-winning films in the last Cinemalaya festival. This year, seven films – 4 full-lengths and 4 shorts – will return to the big screen during the Cinemalaya run from Aug. 4 to 13, at the Philippine...
The closest thing we can get to time traveling is visiting a museum. Historical artifacts, century-old paintings, and even interactive exhibitions allow us to get a feel for what it was like to live before today. Looking at and appreciating some national artists' paintings is like reading someone...
The Manila Hotel is one of the most iconic landmarks in the Philippines with a rich and storied past that spans over a century. Since its opening in 1912, the hotel has been a symbol of luxury, elegance, and refinement, as well as a cultural and historical hub for the city of Manila. From its early...
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano on Wednesday, July 26 urged members of the Senate to “tread carefully and get the right information” before approving a resolution calling on the Philippine government to raise its concerns over China’s incursions in the West Philippine Sea before the United...
