LIST THINGS DOWN By having a list, you are more likely to get each task done By LAURIENT YVES S. CAISIP Do you have a to-do list, a grocery list, a Christmas gift list, a list of your ina-anak, a list of your utangs (debt), a bucket list? Why do we need to make lists? Lists are, essentially, about...
EDUCATION IS KEY In the City of Toda in Japan, public schools are visited by government officials from all over the world to see how they are modernizing learning Last week, I had the privilege of visiting schools in Toda City within Japan’s Saitama Prefecture. The visit offered a glimpse into...
A STUNNING PERFORMANCE Over 300 volunteer choir members serenaded the crowds during a performance at the SM Mall of Asia Arena Well, this was a first. I was asked to represent my cousin Senator Imee R. Marcos at the concert of the world-renowned Tabernacle Choir’s “Himig ng Pag-Asa” concert...
Images by JJ Landingin and the author A COLORFUL FIESTA Students from all over show off their talent during the street dance competition On the way to the City of Pines, an exciting aura was in the air. Already, the monthlong celebration of Baguio City’s Panagbenga Festival, following the theme...
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is set to sign two loan agreements with the Philippines this month for a road project in Northern Luzon and the Metro Manila subway project (MMSP). The Department of Finance (DOF) said that JICA and the government are finalizing loan deals for the...
Senator Grace Poe warned incidents such as bed bug infestation and reported sightings of rats in the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) may be "untypical" but it may leave an unfavorable impression among tourists. "The bed bug infestation and reported sightings of rats may be...
Premium Leisure Corporation (PLC), a subsidiary of Belle Corporation, reported an 85 percent surge in consolidated net income to P2.32 billion last year from P1.26 billion in 2022 on the back of strong gaming and lottery revenues. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), the firm...
(Unsplash) The distribution and regulation sides of the Philippine power sector have expressed their backing of the economic Charter Change (Cha-cha) that's being pushed by the House of Representatives. In particular, resource persons from the Manila...
The Upper Wawa Dam operator has assured it will provide ample water supply to Greater Metro Manila, especially during the dry season. In a statement on Friday, March 1, Prime Infrastructure-led WawaJVCo Inc. said that the Upper Wawa Dam flagship project is only a few steps away from completion, and...
Climate change is an issue that no one should take for granted. And addressing it requires collaborative efforts from all stakeholders. It is a shared responsibility. With the Philippines considered the riskiest among 193 countries in the last two World Risk Index reports because of its “low...
By JACQUELINE LUCERO Images from FREEPIK Filipinos, with our rich culture and diverse heritage, often find themselves contending with stereotypes. It's time to peel back the layers and explore the myriad ways in which Filipinos around the world defy expectations, challenging misconceptions and...
By LAURIENT YVES CAISIP MAKE WAY FOR THE ZOOMERS Gen Z consists of children born into the late '90s and right before the 2010s Carefree, vocal, little patience, the need for immediate results, esteem drawn from external validation, giving opinions even without valid legitimate sources—these are...
