Speaker Martin Romualdez expressed strong optimism for increased foreign investments in the Philippines following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s compelling presentation of the country as an ideal investment destination. In his address before the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Business and Investment Summit in Laos, Marcos outlined the Philippines’ strategic position as a growing economy…

The Quezon City Government continues to intensify its cancer initiatives, as part of the city’s celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. QCitizens can avail of free clinical breast examinations and mammograms for women ages 50 years old and above. All 66 health centers offer these services all year round from Mondays to Fridays, 8 AM…

Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa called drug lord Kerwin Espinosa a liar who cannot be a credible witness. The former top cop-turned-legislator made the statement after Espinosa accused Dela Rosa of threatening him to link former Senator Leila De Lima and businessman Peter Lim to the illegal drug trade at a hearing in the House…

In conjunction with the grand celebration of the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), a landmark event known as the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair was held for cinema workers at the Philippine Sports Arena recently. This initiative, spearheaded by the leadership of the MMFF and its principal stakeholders—the Movie Workers Welfare Foundation (MOWELFUND), the Film…

The critical tourist courts project is now in the pipeline as the chiefs of the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) met recently at the DOT Central Office in Makati City to discuss the details of the proposed inter-agency collaboration.  “All of us were very happy about…

As part of ongoing efforts of the Department of Education (DepEd) to address on-the-ground concerns, Education Secretary Sonny Angara visited five schools in Northern Mindanao and spearheaded the agency’s first out-of-town Management Committee (ManComm) meeting under his watch in his two-day official visit. Angara visited the Misamis Oriental General Comprehensive High School (MOGCHS) and City…

Welcome to Beanspace, where productivity meets comfort in a vibrant and premier coworking lounge setting. The space is designed to cater to the needs of business professionals, employees, and students alike, providing a versatile environment for work, study, and collaboration. Beanspace understands the importance of a conducive work environment in fostering creativity and productivity. This…

San Miguel Corporation (SMC) announced that the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) expansion project is approximately 70% complete, with a target completion date set for December, just in time for the holiday season. This project is seen to further boost the economic prospects of the CALABARZON region and provide significant benefits for motorists. The expanded expressway…

On World Water Day, San Miguel Corporation (SMC) said it logged its highest water savings yet in five years, under its flagship water sustainability program, “Water for All”. At the same time, it also reported significant progress in its ongoing massive effort to clean up major river systems in Metro Manila and surrounding provinces.  SMC…

HOW FAR CAN YOU GO THIS WEEKEND? AS CAR AS IT GOES On weekdays, Makati Central Business District is the exact picture of spiritedness. Beneath the towering skyscrapers, people from different walks of life pass through the concrete side streets of the city where you make things happen; hence the ever-popular city tagline Make It…

Perhaps one of the country’s most heartbreaking celebrations of National Heritage Month, days before May ends, the Manila Central Post Office was gutted by an inferno-like fire. The beautiful neo-classical edifice and dominating landmark in the country’s capital engulfed fire for nearly eight hours, severely damaging the almost century-old building. Come daylight, its iconic cream-colored…

With its overextended sun and streets lorded by scooters, Hanoi is a peach and vibrant city that bridges modern and traditional ways of living. A city that demands your attention—it challenges the way you see things. In one blink, you could miss out on witnessing something far beyond what conventional traveling offers. Keep your eyes…

The Philippines led by the National Federation of Hog Farmers, Inc. (NatFed) has successfully set a new world record for the most number of pork dishes on display. With a total of 313 pork dishes from various individuals, restaurants, and schools, the country clinched the Guinness Record during NatFed’s Hog Festival kick-off program in Gateway…

Food is the essence of life. Apart from the much-needed nutrients and sustenance, it also brings wealth, culture, and heritage. This is why we often hear people say that a dish is a family heirloom — passed down from one generation to another. For some fortunate families, they get to inherit not just recipes, but…

Doomsday preppers would know, but most moms do, too! You see, the kitchen cupboard is like the storage space where moms keep their arsenal of weapons aka food supplies and other essentials for survival. But not many of us are aware that most of the items in our pantry could likely outlive us. Yes, some…

Two classic and iconic brands are partnering to give back to their customers who have remained loyal despite the challenges of the pandemic in the past two years. For a limited run, FILA and Starbucks will give free fashionable and functional items inspired by their iconic hues and logos. The results represent FILA’s red, blue…

To continue the legacy of Mr. and Ms. JPIA, PUP JPIA Manila announced its search of the event for this year on their Facebook page on November 16, 2021. The event is open to all bonafide students of Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Sta. Mesa branch, which is also a PUP Junior Philippine Institute…

Suits are timeless clothes. It’s stylish and classy, and can be worn during important events or activities such as for business, formal gatherings, or even casual daily wear if you feel like looking dapper. But good suits aren’t always easy on the wallet. This is why it’s important to choose the right one for you.…

Rookies Kristian Porter and Jared Bahay propelled Ateneo de Manila University to a three-game skid-ending win at the expense of National University in a nail-biting ending, 70-68, in the UAAP Season 87 Collegiate Men’s Basketball Tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, Sunday. Ahead by just a single point, Kristian Porter came up huge on both…

Wello Lingolingo went wild on a Sunday night.  Lingolingo lifted University of the East to a 63-62 victory with an off-the-bank jumper at the buzzer over Adamson University in the UAAP Season 87 Collegiate Men’s Basketball Tournament at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.  Lingolingo grabbed the offensive board off a Nico Mulingtapang badly-missed jumper…

DE LA SALLE University showcased its championship composure, surviving a third quarter barrage by University of the Philippines and still winning by 12, 68-56, to finish the first round of the UAAP Season 87 Collegiate Men’s Basketball Tournament as the No. 1 team, Sunday evening at the SM Mall of Asia Arena filled with 16,106…

The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) started the special screenings of the iconic MMFF movies from the past 50 years in various cinemas at an affordable rate of P50 as part of its celebration for its 50th edition. The special screening of “Jose Rizal” happened in SM Manila in the City of Manila, the festival’s…

Following its commitment to reinforce taking care of and conserving the environment, Las Piñas held its Waterlily Festival again. It is now in its 17th year. Through the festival, its founder, Senator Cynthia Villar, wants to continue instilling awareness about the importance of environmental sustainability for future generations. “Through this Waterlily Festival, we are able…

The entire Province of Bulacan was abuzz with excitement as they welcomed home its beloved Reina La Bulakenya, Miss Universe Philippines 2024 Chelsea Anne Manalo in a victory parade at the Provincial Government. Through a grand program, Manalo was greeted with cheers and applause from her fellow Bulakenyos led by Governor Daniel Fernando and Vice…

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) is prepared to mobilize its volunteers and deploy its assets as it braces for the Taal Volcano eruption’s impact on the nearby population. PRC Chairman and CEO Dick Gordon convened an emergency meeting wherein he met with the service managers and department heads of the national headquarters, and the Batangas…

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) will be strengthening the capacity of the local chapter in Batanes, following the aftermath of Super Typhoon Julian. The heavy rains and strong winds from the enhanced southwest monsoon and “Julian” led to some flooding on major roads, roadblocks from fallen trees, and hundreds of totally or partially damaged houses. …

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has provided hot meals and medicines to many people affected by the enhanced southwest monsoon and Super Typhoon Julian (international name: Krathon) as part of its swift response to calamities, living up to the mantra “always first, always ready, always there.” Typhoon Julian, which developed into a super typhoon, battered…

What started as a thesis project for a group of Technological Institute of the Philippines (T.I.P.) electronics engineering (ECE) graduates turned into a promising rehabilitation device that seeks to aid recovering stroke patients.  T.I.P. Quezon City alumni Joanna Keith Ildefonso, Orwell Orit, Liezl Lalaine Patrimonio, and Keanu Readova developed their project called “HandMATE,” which recently won “Best…

The Technological Institute of the Philippines (T.I.P.) received fresh ASEAN University Network-Quality Assurance (AUN-QA) assessments of T.I.P. Manila’s electronics engineering and computer science programs and T.I.P. Quezon City’s industrial engineering and information technology programs.  The international assessment body found the four T.I.P. undergraduate programs “adequate as expected” based on the official report of its team, a copy of which…

Six aspiring engineers from the Technological Institute of the Philippines (T.I.P.) Quezon City recently won third place in the 2023 Swiss Innovation Prize “Sustainability” category for pitching “edible cutleries” as a viable solution against plastic pollution. Inspired by eco-friendly materials already being produced in other countries, the students collectively known as “Edgetec” submitted a research…