OFF THE BEATEN PATH With revenge travel in full swing, destinations are fast getting filled up with all kinds of travelers. Some prefer to travel in style and luxury, while there are those (such as myself) who like to rough it up a little. I am a “long drive” kind of person, which makes me...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL Yesterday, the fourth of April, Antipolo marked the silver anniversary of its conversion to a component city of the province of Rizal. Last Saturday – three days before the anniversary date – Antipoleños marked one of the biggest celebrations of this important milestone...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Matthew’s account of the preparation for the Passover meal shows how Jesus directs the course of events. He is in perfect command of the situation. As they share the meal, Jesus predicts that one of the disciples will betray him. This underlines the enormity of the despicable...
A reminder of the value of humility and service is reenacted on Maundy Thursday through the ritual of washing of the feet at the Mass of the Lord’s Supper. Like Christ who performed the humble ritual to the apostles, church leaders also display the same to persons who represent sectors of society...
Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel "Babe" Romualdez on Tuesday told China never to question the military alliance between Manila and Washington as the two governments have had such cooperation under the Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT). Instead, Romualdez said Beijing must question...
Major Philippine banks came together to express their willingness to lend to micro-farmers who are under Go Negosyo’s Kapatid Angat Lahat (Kalap) Agri Program, its founder Joey Concepcion said on Tuesday, April 4. During the Laging Handa press briefing, the Private Sector Advisory Council member...
The Medical City (TMC) recently bagged four awards from Healthcare Asia 2023 – the Hospital of the Year and the Marketing Initiative of the Year for TMC Ortigas; the Primary Care Provider of the Year for TMC Clinic; and the ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) Program of the Year for TMC...
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) will be holding its annual meeting of stockholders virtually via [http://www.ayalagroupshareholders.com/](http://www.ayalagroupshareholders.com/)  on April 27, 2023, Thursday at 9:00 a.m. A copy of the official announcement published in...
**The Manila Hotel invites guests to “hop on over” to the Grand Dame as the Easter Bunny returns for an afternoon filled with fun and surprises. Kids and the kids-at-heart will surely have a Happy Hoppy Easter with these activities lined up at the Fiesta Pavilion—DIY arts and crafts like...
UNDER THE MICROSCOPE A 14-year-old student recently collapsed while playing football and died. It was attributed to heat stroke, since temperatures were starting to rise to heat-wave levels. But was it really heat stroke? Or did he have another cause of death? Young men engaging in sports even in...
REFLECTIONS TODAY The reference to the disciple whom Jesus loves is made here for the first time. He is the one reclining next to Jesus at the Last Supper and even leans on his bosom. The description of the Beloved Disciple emphasizes his closeness to Jesus. A special confidant to whom Jesus...
The Department of Health (DOH) disproved circulating posts on treating diabetes and the closure of some resorts due to the heat wave. In an advisory posted on DOH's Facebook page on Monday, April 3, the agency warned the public against the false claim which featured Health Undersecretary Eric Tayag...
