HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPEVINE: OUR NEW ABNORMAL Today won’t be about arguing whether education policy and curriculum choices should be focused on STEM (Sciences, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), or whether we should favor STEAM (add Arts and Architecture). My own background would always...
The Securities and Exchange Commission has agreed to reduce the penalty it imposed against Bank of the Philippine Islands to P30 million from the original P134.62 million. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, BPI said it has received a letter from the SEC informing the bank that the...
IT’S THE SMALL THINGS This coming Tuesday is Valentine’s Day. Traditionally, we celebrate Feb. 14th – or as hallmark and Hollywood culture supposedly dictate – with a significant other. This is perhaps why Valentine’s Day has also given rise to the notion of Single Awareness Day when...
Lawyer Angelo A. Jimenez officially took the helm as the President of the University of the Philippines (UP) after former UP President Danilo L. Concepcion turned over the leadership during a ceremony held at the Quezon Hall Lobby in UP Diliman on Friday morning, Feb. 10. "UP welcomes its 22nd...
Here’s an innovative 6-year program for Grade 10 graduates ALL IN SIX The Six-Year Integrated University Program (6YP) of University of Asia & the Pacific combines Senior High, Bachelor’s, and Master's degrees in just six years Maria Alexandria Patricia Decena, at 22, has a master’s...
National Scientist Dr. Angel C. Alcala, considered the father of marine protected areas (MPAs), is certain to be remembered for a long while. Despite his passing on Feb. 1, 2023, his memories and legacy will continue to live on and linger not only among his family and close associates, but also on...
PRAY (Unsplash) Pope Francis appointed Filipino prelate Monsignor Anthony Celino as auxiliary bishop of the U.S. diocese of El Paso in Texas. The announcement of Celino's appointment was announced by the Vatican on Wednesday, Feb. 8, the news arm of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the...
Bank of the Philippine Islands said it will “abide by the final decision of the Securities and Exchange Commission” which imposed penalties amounting to P134.62 million in relation to the bank’s executive stock option plan. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, BPI said the SEC...
Rev. Father Mario Aliwan of the Military Ordinariate of the Philippines and Office of the Chaplain Service led the blessing of the Armed Forces of the Philippines uniformed personnel who were part of the Philippine search and rescue contingent that was sent to Turkey on Wednesday, Feb. 8....
When two chefs get married, expect a feast for the senses THE BIG DAY Don and Monica's grandiose ceremony screams elegance Passionate men who take pleasure in doing purposeful things are pure gold. Once Linamnam chef Don Baldsano puts his mind and heart into something, whether it’s bleeding in...
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda pressed for an enhanced preservation of the Philippines’ cultural assets through increased participation and involvement of local government and communities in cultural mapping activities. Legarda, chairman of the Senate Committee on Culture and the...
Netflix has released a teaser trailer and character posters for the hit Korean drama “The Glory” part 2. “The Glory” stars actress Song Hye-kyo as Dong-eun, a woman with a broken soul due to childhood violence, who dedicates her life to a meticulous web of vengeance to all the accomplices...
