There are now over 80 million Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards registered across the country, the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) disclosed on Sunday, April 23. SIM cards (Pixabay) NTC on Sunday said 80,372,656 individuals have so far registered their SIMs as of April 22, but this...
Former University of the Philippines (UP) President Emanuel Valdez Soriano passed away on Saturday, April 22 at the age of 87. Courtesy of Rinna Soriano This was confirmed by his daughter, Rinna, in a Facebook post. "Bob just passed away.... somehow I knew when a bird sat on my side mirror before...
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. treated members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and their families to an evening of memorable performances from the country's best and upcoming artists as he hosted his first 'Konsyerto sa Palasyo' at the Malacañang Palace Grounds on Saturday, April...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPEVINE: OUR NEW ABNORMAL Business start-up’s are not in themselves, rarities. Every business had their start-up period; when odds are stacked against their survival, and it’s touch-and-go as to whether they’ll live to see long, fruitful years of existence. At times,...
PEACE-MAKER We join our cousin Gretchen de Venecia del Rosario and her family in mourning the passing of former Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario. As our country’s top diplomat during the President Benigno Aquino III administration, Albert first captured the Filipino people’s...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Though loneliness can at times lead to desperation, it can also be the start of a journey to faith. To be lonely once in a while is a reminder that within us is a void that can be filled only by Jesus who walks with us, even if often unrecognized. This is the symbolism of the...
Calling all aspiring writers! The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) through the Artist Training Division, is now accepting applications for the Virgin Labfest (VLF) 18 Writing Fellowship Program. Deadline for application is on or before May 16, 2023. The Virgin Labfest is an annual festival...
A Church leader has reminded the faithful of the importance of the relics of saints as he cited the relics of Saint Therese of the Child Jesus as a reminder of God’s presence in our lives. Diocese of Cubao Bishop Honesto F. Ongtioco called on the faithful to get inspiration from the recent...
At least 89 percent of adult Filipinos are satisfied with the way democracy works in the Philippines, the Fourth Quarter 2022 Social Weather Stations (SWS) poll showed. Fourth Quarter 2022 Social Weather Report (Photo courtesy of SWS) The non-commissioned nationwide survey held from Dec. 10 until...
IT'S THE SMALL THINGS I was recently asked by a friend of mine during a random conversation – if there are two traits or attributes in a person that you seek when either hiring an employee, or finding someone to work with, what would they be? Although, of course, there are so many more, the first...
REFLECTIONS TODAY The Greek Ego eimi literally means “I am.” Here it is translated as “It is I,” for the sake of smoothness. In the context of the story, Jesus may have said to the disciples, “It is, I, Jesus—your Master. There is no need to be afraid.” But these words of assurance do...
Land Bank of the Philippines is offering its "anti-bill shock" credit facility to distribution utilities (DUs) in the power industry to help them cushion the impact of surging electricity rates during the summer months. As conveyed to the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), the credit facility...
