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Bishop urges faithful to pray for rain

Tagbilaran Bishop Alberto Uy is urging Filipinos to pray for rain, declaring that extreme heat experienced nationwide may be God’s way of teaching people to take better care of the environment......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

Wise takes no credit

PBA legend Francois Wise claims no credit in how his godson Bennie Boatwright Jr. has become an outstanding basketball player although it’s often mentioned he was responsible for teaching the San Miguel Beer import his rebounding techniques......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

A century of Philippine accountancy

In my long life as a professional writer – aside from being a fictionist, journalist and academic – I’ve occasionally been asked to write books for both private and public institutions and individuals, usually to commemorate an important milestone. My clients have included banks, power and energy companies, accounting firms, NGOs, business tycoons, politicians and thinkers......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 12th, 2024

Why is Taiwan so exposed to earthquakes and so well prepared to withstand them?

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan was struck Wednesday, April 3, 2024, by its most powerful earthquake in a quarter of a century.  At least nine people were killed and hundreds injured, buildings and highways damaged and dozens of workers at quarries stranded. READ MORE: Taiwan earthquake: Live updates Taiwan is no stranger to powerful earthquakes yet their.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

PEACETALK: The Jolo Siege of 1974, Half a Century Hence: Notes on History, War, Peace, Law and Justice (2)

(Last of two parts) Watersheds in Philippine and Bangsamoro History: War and Peace NAGA CITY (MindaNews / 21 February) – In Philippine national history of the contemporary period of the past five or six decades, there are two clear key watershed events: first, the September 1972 declaration of martial law that established the Marcos dictatorship; […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

PEACETALK: The Jolo Siege of 1974, Half a Century Hence:  Notes on History, War, Peace, Law and Justice (1)

(First of two parts) NAGA CITY (MindaNews /20 February) – On the occasion of the 50th anniversary commemoration of “The Siege of Jolo 1974: A Forum and Webinar with Survivors and Victims” was held on 12 February 2024 at Bocobo Hall, Law Center, University of the Philippines (U.P.), Diliman, Quezon City.  This was planned, organized […].....»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Quick look at the week ahead

Domestically, this week is all about the preferred shares listings that we’ll have at the end of the week with Century Properties and CPGPB going live on Thursday, and A Brown and BRNPB/BRNPC going live on Friday......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

CNPF to expand capacity after new deal with Vita Coco

Century Pacific Food Inc., the Po family’s listed food and beverage firm, is poised to invest $40 million to expand its capacity after securing a fresh long-term contract with US-headquartered The Vita Coco Co. Inc......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

The deal of the century

That is how San Miguel Corporation’s takeover of the operations and management of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in the next 25 years turns out to be......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

National Museum urged to return St. Augustine pulpit panels

Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma yesterday asked the National Museum of the Philippines to return four 19th-century pulpit panels depicting Saint Augustine of Hippo, as they are “tools for evangelization” and not artworks......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Market forces

In the late 20th century and early into the current millennium, the mall may have been considered by most as the modern-day equivalent of the ancient marketplace......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Pope canonizes first female Argentine saint before meeting with Milei

Mama Antula was an 18th century consecrated lay woman who renounced her family's riches to focus on charity and Jesuit spiritual exercises.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

SM targets 100-mall milestone in 2027

The SM Group is fortifying its dominance in the country’s retail industry with plans to open 15 new shopping malls over a four-year period, on its way to hitting the century mark by end 2027......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

Pentagon study finds no sign of alien life in reported UFO sightings going back decades

WASHINGTON — A Pentagon study released Friday that examined reported sightings of UFOs over nearly the last century found no evidence of aliens or extraterrestrial intelligence, a conclusion consistent with past U.S. government efforts to assess the accuracy of claims that have captivated public attention for decades. The study from the Defense Department’s All-domain Anomaly.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

98-year-old Manila Symphony Orchestra performs Coldplay, Rivermaya hits

One of Asia's oldest orchestras operating as a full orchestra since 1926, The Manila Symphony Orchestra showed why it has lasted almost a century since it was founded by Alexander Lippay. .....»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

CPG raises P2 billion from share offer

Century Properties raised P2 billion from the listing of its Series B preferred shares on the Philippine Stock Exchange......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

Prof. Schlevogt s Compass 6: Modern man is by nature an office animal

Why office work satisfies personal needs more than telework (Part four of Prof. Schlevogt's four-part series on the future of work) At Oxford University, undergraduates enjoy the privilege of weekly personal tutorials with a college don in grand, century-old buildings covered with ivy. If they happen to study Philosop.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Gov. Garcia wants Boljoon pulpit panels returned

CEBU CITY, Philippines  – Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia has called for the return of 19th-century Boljoon pulpit panels to their original home at the Patrocinio de Maria Santisima Parish Church stressing the importance of preserving Cebuano heritage. Speaking to the media earlier on Friday, February 16,  she emphasized the need to request the National Museum.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

WATCH: Exploring the famous Catholic shrine of Lourdes, France

Sunday, February 11, is the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. Watch the video to see where she is said to have appeared to a 14-year-old Bernadette Soubirous more than a century ago......»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

CPG lines up new projects

Century Properties Group, the listed property developer of the Antonio Group, has lined up two projects to be launched in the first half......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024