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The power of words and reading

My favorite quotation on reading and books is from former US president Barack Obama, who said in a 2017 interview on what books mean to him: “…(reading) reintroduced me to the power of words as a way to figure out who you are and what you think, and what you believe, and what’s important, and to sort through and interpret this swirl of events that is happening around you every minute.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

Most Read Apr 26, 2018 – 01:29 PM

Most Read as of Apr 26, 2018 – 01:29 PM SC to announce 2017 bar exam results at 1:15 p.m. on Thursday 25.5% of 6,750 pass Bar Exam 2017 University of St. La Salle alum tops Bar Exam 2017 Sotto bares initial list of Senate bets NPC will endorse in 2019 Sunshine Dizon explains why.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

Wider margins, lower loan provisions boost PNB profit

Wider margins and lower provisioning for potential loan losses helped boost the profit of Philippine National Bank by 55 percent to P17.97 billion in 2023......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

Figaro quarterly profit up 7% y/y (121% q/q)

Figaro posted a Q2 profit of P195 million, up 7% from its Q2/22 profit of P182 million, and up 121% from its Q1 profit of P88 million......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Pacific Language Weeks celebrate regional unity

This year's Pacific Language Weeks celebrate regional unity and the contribution of Pacific communities to New Zealand culture, says Minister for Pacific Peoples Dr Shane Reti. Dr Reti announced dates for the 2024 Pacific Language Weeks during a visit to the Pasifika festival in Auckland today and says there's so much to acknowledge. "After being immersed in the l.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

3 stand-alone books that may help fix your ‘reading slump’

CEBU CITY, Philippines – You may not be the only one with stacks of unwrapped books just lurking in the corner, waiting for you to lay your eyes on them. You may have enjoyed reading during your childhood or teen years, but somehow lost that spark as life progressed, finding yourself stuck in a slump.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated News13 hr. 22 min. ago

Cebu Pacific FY23 profit: P7.9-B (up 156%)

Cebu Pacific, the Gokongwei Family’s budget airline, reported an FY23 net income of P7.9 billion, up 156% from its FY22 net loss of P14.0 billion......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Lower output cuts Philex profit

Pangilinan-led Philex Mining Corp. saw its 2023 core net income decline to P963 million year-on-year due to lower output and elevated operating costs and expenses......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

MVP Group dominates 20th Philippine Quill Awards

It was a triumphant night for the MVP Group of Companies, encompassing leading entities such as Light Rail Manila Corp., Manila Electric Co., Maynilad Water Services Inc., PLDT, Smart Communications Inc., Makati Medical Center, Maya, Metro Pacific Dumaguete Water Services Inc., Metro Pacific Tollways South Management Corp., Metro Pacific Investments Corp., Meralco – One Meralco Foundation and Metro Pacific Investments Foundation, as its member companies secured a staggering total of 87 awards at the 20th Philippine Quill Awards, organized by the International Association of Business Communicators......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

JG Summit core profit soars in 2023

Core earnings of conglomerate JG Summit Holdings Inc. soared in 2023 following a significant turnaround in its airline business, with Cebu Pacific returning to full-year profit for the first time since the pandemic......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

FACES OF CEBU: Regine Villamejor, 27, the ‘fisherman’s daughter’

CEBU CITY, Philippines — “My father told me one time that he wanted to sleep more, but he said (that) he had to work hard in order for me to continue my studies.” That is what 27-year-old Regine Villamejor told Cebu Daily News in 2017. Seven years later, Villamejor, who was known to the people.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 17th, 2024

IN PHOTOS: Balik Cebu 2024

Summary: The Balik Cebu 2024 event, hosted at the Terraces, Ayala Center Cebu, has been a prominent part of the Sinulog festival for 22 years. In collaboration with the Cebu City Government, Mactan International Airport Association, and other tourism stakeholders, it aims to welcome back balikbayans (returning Filipinos) for the grand Sinulog festival. The Balik Cebu Dinner Show offers balikbayans the complete Sinulog experience, featuring Filipino cuisine, performances by Cebuano artists, the Sinulog Mardi Gras, the presentation of Miss Cebu winners and her court, Tribu Basakanaon, and a band performance. Tickets priced at P500 can be purchased at the Balik Cebu Turista Desk by presenting a passport or proof of residence outside the Philippines. Balikbayans can also buy up to three additional tickets for non-balikbayans accompanying them. The event will take place at Ayala Center Cebu on January 18 at 6 PM. (SPONSORED CONTENT).....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

PH Remains One of the Fastest Growing Economies in East Asia and Pacific, World Bank Says

The World Bank retains its positive outlook on the Philippine economy despite foreseen challenges. According to their April 2024 East Asia and Pacific Economic Update, the World Bank projects a 5.8 percent economic growth for the Philippines this year — the East Asia and Pacific region’s second fastest-growing economy. Moreover, the said update also adjusted […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Team Secret ready for VCT Pacific Kickoff

Fresh from winning the Asia Pacific Predator League last January 14, the lone Filipino team in the Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) Pacific, Team Secret, is ready to go head to head with the region’s top squads in the league’s second year......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

Tell it to SunStar: My experience with Cebu Pacific

Tell it to SunStar: My experience with Cebu Pacific.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Cebu Pacific adds 3 aircraft in Q1

Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific has received another aircraft, its third for the year, leaving the airline with 14 more to accept for the rest of 2024 as it fortifies its fleet in the face of supply issues......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Cebu Pacific receives fuel-efficient A321 aircraft

Gokongwei-led Cebu Pacific continues to ramp up its commitment to advance sustainability and strengthen its operational resiliency amid the rising demand in air travel as it received another Airbus A321neo last Thursday......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

Gokongwei-led Cebu Pacific takes delivery of brand-new A330NEO

Gokongwei-led Cebu Pacific takes delivery of brand-new A330NEO.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

Cebu Pacific Celebrates 28th anniversary with Seat Sales

Cebu Pacific Celebrates 28th anniversary with Seat Sales.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 3rd, 2024

Cebu Pacific s 28th anniversary seat sale begins at P199

Cebu Pacific is ringing in its 28th year by offering deals on flights, with prices as low as P199 in one-way base fare. .....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024