Features
Iloilo hosts variety of Christmas attractions
December 20, 2019, 3:49 pm
ILOILO CITY -- Celebrating Christmas in Iloilo is more than just the food, the lights, and the decorations that adorn houses, plazas, and other public places. Christmas celebration in the heart of the Philippines also means traveling to must-see places without breaking the bank, being able to… Read More
Young activist’s family to skip Christmas; yearns for her return
December 19, 2019, 7:45 pm
MANILA -- Filipinos, no matter the distance, come home every Christmas Day to celebrate the Yuletide season with their loved ones. But a particular household in Quezon City does not seem to anticipate what’s supposed to be the happiest time of the year. Luisa Espina’s daughter, 19-year-old… Read More
DLSU student owes to ROTC her more disciplined, patriotic self
December 17, 2019, 8:12 pm
MANILA -- A student from the De La Salle University entered the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) mainly for love of adventure. But her plan to just try “something new” led her to discover a new part of herself that she is really proud of. Private First-Class Maxine Keeler, who is taking… Read More
QC solon wants to preserve Novaliches' memory
December 15, 2019, 11:41 am
MANILA -- There is a need to make the people of Novaliches, especially the youth, fully aware of the historical role played by their former town in the struggle for Philippine independence from Spain in the second half of the 1890s. Rep. Alfred D. Vargas of Quezon City's 5th District (Novaliches… Read More
PH clothing line revives Filipino weaving culture
December 11, 2019, 5:08 pm
MANILA-- A Filipina entrepreneur has launched a clothing line named after a Filipino warrior goddess "Haliya" from the Bicol region, in the hope of promoting local weaving products of the Philippines. The clothing line, according to owner Sofia Loren Abdurajak, supports the weaving industry and… Read More
PH, Korean artists unite in free concert
December 10, 2019, 10:49 am
MANILA -- Filipino and South Korean artists shared the stage to entertain fans and mall-goers in Mandaluyong. Dubbed as "Guerilla K-Night", this cultural exchange show gathered the Korean indie bands, We Are the Night, rising P-pop group, SB19, and local independent bands, Kremesoda, and Any… Read More
Potpot in Santa suit: A new take on selling hot pandesal
December 8, 2019, 3:47 pm
MANILA -- When you meet him at the break of dawn, you'd surely mistake him as some ranking executive off to close a business deal in Makati, donning a two-suit ensemble and a matching tie. His first agenda for the day: vend hot pandesal (bread of salt) on a bicycle. Alven Balasabas or Mayor Alven… Read More
Korean contemporary artists' group mounts 1st int'l exhibit in PH
December 6, 2019, 10:36 am
MANILA -- The Korean Contemporary Artists Association (KCAA) from South Korea mounted its first exhibit abroad, choosing the Philippines to showcase various paintings, sculptures, and installations of 35 of its members. The exhibit runs from November 28 to February 28, 2020, on the second floor of… Read More
Pinoy Christmas: A fad for crisp bills
December 6, 2019, 9:58 am
MANILA -- Aside from being dubbed as the most wonderful time of the year, Christmas in the Philippines is a season of something new -- from clothes, shoes to money. During the holiday season, giving new and crisp paper bills, regardless of color and value, has become customary for Filipinos. Just… Read More
SMC exec to Filipinos: Practice humility to attain better PH
December 4, 2019, 1:58 pm
MANILA -- San Miguel Corp. (SMC) president and chief executive officer Ramon S. Ang has urged every Filipino to practice kindness and humility daily to achieve a better Philippines. Ang made his call in his speech read for him by his son, Jomar, during the awarding ceremony for The Outstanding… Read More
Pinoy Christmas: Better to receive, best to give
December 3, 2019, 4:00 pm
MANILA -- Aside from the glow brought by sparkling lights and glittering decorations, the most wonderful season of the year is shining even brighter as people from all walks of life give and receive gifts. More than just looking at the size and price of each present, gift-giving remains one of the… Read More
Novaliches residents mark Bonifacio's 156th birth anniversary
November 30, 2019, 7:55 pm
MANILA -- Residents of the former town of Novaliches, now divided between Quezon City and Caloocan City, joined the rest of the country in commemorating the 156th birth anniversary of Andres Bonifacio, considered as the father of the 1896 Revolution against the Spanish rule in the Philippines, on… Read More
Bringing Israel closer to Filipinos
November 27, 2019, 4:58 pm
MANILA -- A simple photo of a kindergarten pupil dressed up like Miss Asia-Pacific Israel 2019 during a United Nations event in their school has piqued the interest of Israeli Ambassador to the Philippines Rafael Harpaz. On Wednesday, Harpaz, along with the Israeli community in the Philippines and… Read More
Celebrity reservists drum up support for 1st presidential drill
November 27, 2019, 4:11 pm
MANILA -- Excited for the first-ever presidential silent drill competition in the country, some celebrity reservists expressed their support and urged the public to witness the event on Dec. 5, 2019. Reservists 2nd Lt. Matteo Guidicelli (Army) and Petty Officer 3rd Class Rocco Nacino (Navy),… Read More
UP alumna finds passion for service thru ROTC
November 26, 2019, 9:58 am
MANILA -- When she was younger, 29-year-old 1Lt. Marjorie Siwa already planned that she would pursue law -- earn well, be a private individual, and have a good life. But in college, she decided to give herself some challenge through joining the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC). “In my… Read More
'Korean Life Aesthetics': A mix of past, present styles
November 25, 2019, 10:22 am
MANILA -- With "hallyu" (Korean wave) taking the Philippines and many other countries by storm, the door opened for many fans to explore the uniqueness and beauty of Korean culture and way of life. For those who want to take a trip both down memory lane into the Joseon dynasty and the modern… Read More
Iloilo City to shine with 1,600 parol
November 16, 2019, 3:36 pm
ILOILO CITY -- Iloilo City will shine brighter this Yuletide season when more than 1,600 colorful lanterns (parol) lining the stretch of its national highway and city roads, light up on Saturday night. Under a public-private partnership, more or less 150 establishments answered the call of the… Read More
Exhibit highlights Yolanda ‘ground zero’ in virtual reality
November 11, 2019, 1:36 pm
MANILA -- An interactive 360-degree video of the coastal village that was hit by Super Typhoon Yolanda (international name Haiyan) six years ago is the centerpiece of a non-government organization's exhibit in Makati City. Postcards From Disasters' (PFD) partnered with Australian technology… Read More
Rizal at the British Museum
November 8, 2019, 11:02 am
MANILA --The Knights of Rizal held its 7th European Regional Assembly last August 30 – September 1, 2019 in London, United Kingdom with the theme “Isalin ang Rizalismo sa Gawaing Pagbabago” (Translate Rizalism to Transformative Action). Area Commander Sir Alfonso Taguiang, Knight Grand… Read More
Tradition, Asian fusion in Korean cuisine
November 7, 2019, 1:30 pm
MANILA -- Korean food isn't just about kimchi, bibimbap, chapchae and bulgogi. There's more. While samgyeopsal has been well-received in the Philippines, have we ever wondered how Koreans actually prepare their food? Are there similarities between their cuisine and ours? "We use a lot of… Read More
