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UNESCO’s Irina Bokava on disability, techno arts
ROSALINDA L. OROSARosalinda L. Orosa I wish to congratulate the Philippines for dedicating the month of July to disability rehabilitation and prevention. It is estimated that one third of out-of-school...
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Messing with OPM
KATRINA STUART SANTIAGOKATRINA STUART SANTIAGO It seemed ironic really that the Linggo ng Musikang Pilipino from July 25 to 31 happened without getting much mileage, not quite trending on Twitter, not...
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The beautiful gift called perspective
CARLA BIANCA V. RAVANESCARLA BIANCA V. RAVANES “If you really believe that God loves you and wants the best for you, you must believe that everything is working toward the greater good in your...
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Promoting active lifestyle to Filipino school children
Milo champ Moves teaches students the importance of physical activities and good nutrition ONCE again, Nestlé Philippines teamed up with the Department of Education (DepEd) for the launch of its health...
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Kapuso Foundation brings health programs across PH
A demo on proper hand washing formed part of the linis lusog Kabataan project of GMa Kapuso Foundation BRIDGING donors and beneficiaries, GMA Kapuso Foundation (GMAKF) continues to stand by its mission...
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Providing generics ‘one pill at a time’
CHARMAINE CUNANAN, CONTRIBUTORThe people behind Watsons Generics. (From left) Sai Pascual, senior category manager, danilo chong, trade health marketing director, Karen Fabres, Watsons Group marketing...
View ArticleTips on starting a jewelry business
Lea Manto-BeltranESTABLISHED jeweler Mia Florencio advises those who would like to venture into the business to have passion for jewelry, fashion and design. If possible too, just as she and her...
View ArticleThe business of jewelry in the Philippines
Lea Manto-BeltranTHE jewelry industry in the Philippines has been identified among the emerging profitable businesses in the country. This is especially so since the country is considered as one of the...
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Continuing a precious legacy
LEA MANTO-BELTRAN, SENIOR STAFF WRITER PHOTOS BY ABBY PALMONESTeresa ‘Mia’ Florencio proudly presents luxury pieces from Golcondia Cultured Diamonds, which is now the exclusive distributing company of...
View ArticleLaments
APRIL MAE BERZAI could have read “The Fault in our Stars” but I chose to hear your laments about your ex who chose his ex over you. The pain in my chest is like an inactive volcano ready to burst into...
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Czech Embassy and KWF sign translation exchange program
During the contract signing, from left: National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) Chairman Felipe de Leon Jr., KWF Chairman and National Artist Virgilio Almario and Czech Ambassador Jaroslav...
View ArticleChance dazzles audience
ROSALINDA L. OROSAAssured, self-possessed, the fast-rising, richly-talented pianist Chance Israel chose three vastly challenging pieces and a popular, easy-to-appreciate Broadway song playing them in a...
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Three voices: On ‘Mabining Mandirigma’
KATRINA STUART SANTIAGO By Pearl Guzman, Gian B. Franco, John Gabriel Lalu Tanghalang Pilipino’s “Mabining Mandirigma” ran at the Cultural Center of the Philippines in July to rave reviews. These three...
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The magic touch of Lana Johnson
CARLA BIANCA V. RAVANESCARLA BIANCA V. RAVANES I DON’T know about you but one of my favorite stories to hear in the entire world is that of successful women. There is just something magical about women...
View ArticleThousands troop to Sandugo Festival 2015
Foreign and local tourists joined the Boholanos in celebrating the Sandugo Festival, one of the major Philippine festivals featured in the Visit the Philippines Year 2015 (VPY2015) calendar. Held...
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Globe boosts Philippine tourism, gives free SIM to tourists
EUDEN VALDEZ, SENIOR STAFF WRITERTourism Promotions board (TPb) chief Operating Officer domingo ramon enerio 3rd ACCORDING to Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Chief Operating Officer Domingo Ramon Enerio...
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Koronadal goes international with ‘Pyesta Kolon Datal’
HARMONY VALDOZ, STAFF WRITERThe Koronadal international Folklore Festival, Pyesta Kolon datal, will highlight b’laan culture as the tribe is believed to be the first inhabitants of Koronadal IN a bid...
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Are we ready for the Big One?
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) successfully staged the first ever synchronized earthquake drill in Metro...
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Phivolcs’ main man
LEA MANTO-BELTRAN, SENIOR STAFF WRITER PHOTOS BY ABBY PALMONESDespite having such a challenging job, the head of Phivolcs manages to rise above the demands of his post and excel in the...
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Glimpses of filmmaking across the nation
EUDEN VALDEZ, SENIOR STAFF WRITER Kidlat Tahimik of Baguio City and Gloria Sevilla of Cebu Outside Collanade Mall Cebu, locals sell mountains of pirated DVDs of foreign films on the stretch of the...
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