5 Practical Steps to Balance Money for a Well-Rounded Life
Trying to save money is good for you financially but sometimes we can be overly frugal, and it can be bad for you too. Saving is not just about pinching pennies — it’s about finding the right balance that lets you enjoy your life without hurting your saving habits. Giving yourself a break from time […].....»»
Changing Your Mindset on Money
Changing your mindset on money is not all about being able to budget your monthly income, as there are more scenarios that need thorough thinking. Here are two pivotal aspects: the art of saving over spending and the ability to discern needs from wants through strategic investments. Embracing the Savings Mindset Financial stability requires a […].....»»
Sports Illustrated employees left in limbo as publisher faces money troubles
Sports Illustrated employees left in limbo as publisher faces money troubles.....»»
Songkran water festival as a celebration of life
Water is life. Each culture has it’s own way of recognizing the value of water as part of rituals and practices, either for bathing, washing, drinking, or as a sacrifice. Water covers 70 percent of the earth’s surface and is vital for all known forms of life. The cells in our bodies consist of 65.....»»
Declining public trust: Long list of problems in PCSO
FOR THOSE willing to play the odds, the small price of a lottery ticket holds up the magic power of possibility, the freedom from financial worries and deprivation, the dream of a different life come true. The little bit of chance enlivens with its promise of relief from the burdens of poverty or for those who are not poor, for more of the good life. Filipinos have embraced the Lotto. It is part of national life......»»
Covid lowered life expectancy by 1.6 years worldwide — study
COVID-19 caused the average life expectancy of people worldwide to fall by 1.6 years during the first two years of the pandemic, a more dramatic decline than previously thought, a major study said Tuesday. This marked a sharp reversal during a decades-long rise in global life expectancy, according to hundreds of researchers sifting through data.....»»
Andi Eigenmann on late mom Jaclyn Jose: ‘Her life itself was her greatest obra maestra’
Bringing home the much-coveted acting trophy from the Cannes International Film Festival in 2016 was a major career highlight in the life of the late multi-awarded actress Jaclyn Jose (Mary Jane Guck in real life)......»»
BPI AIA named best life insurer in Philippines
BPI AIA Life Assurance Corp. has been recognized as the best life insurance company in the Philippines......»»
Councilor urges social media influencers to observe local laws
The Davao City councilor, Temujin “Tek” Ocampo, has urged social media influencers to familiarize themselves with local ordinances before promoting areas to their followers. Ocampo, who heads the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, appreciates the promotion of Davao City by social media influencers but emphasizes the importance of understanding local laws before attracting crowds to specific areas. He expressed gratitude for the promotion but highlighted the challenge of controlling the influx of people once a location is featured. Ocampo plans to collaborate with Councilor Al Ryan Alejandre, Chair of the Committee on Tourism and Beautification, to accredit social media vloggers through the local government unit. He underscored the need for accredited vloggers, recognizing their contributions to the city and addressing any mistakes they might make. This initiative aims to balance recognition for positive actions with corrective measures for any missteps. The concerns arose in November 2023 when a Davao City-based environment group criticized a travel vlogger for promoting recreational activities in a river within the Panigan-Tamugan Watershed. Following a waste dumping incident on January 11, 2024, the group urged Dabawenyos, especially vloggers and influencers, to refrain from visiting protected areas for leisure. They emphasize the importance of understanding and respecting rules and regulations before endorsing specific parts of the city......»»
Isabelle Daza learns practical living from mom Gloria Diaz
“If you think I’m bossy, she’s a dictator,” quipped Miss Universe 1969 Gloria Diaz referring to her daughter Isabelle Daza, who is always on the “lookout” for what her mom will post on social media......»»
A Practical Guide for Post-Impulse Purchase Reflection
Hey, listen, we’ve all been there – the irresistible temptation of a “You Only Live Once” (YOLO) moment that leads to an unplanned, perhaps extravagant, purchase. Then, before you know it, the thrill fades and you’re left with a “what did I just do?” moment. As the initial thrill of that “want” fades, the reality […].....»»
Going on solo travel? International flight attendants share practical tips, hacks
The lure of solo travel is that it offers a unique opportunity to explore the world on your own terms without having to accommodate the whims and wants of travel companions......»»
Keeping Cool at Work: Effective Solutions for Hot Days
Despite the relentless heat of the summer sun, the wheels of business continue to turn. Yet, the impact of soaring temperatures on both you and your employees cannot be ignored. It’s essential for businesses to address the challenges of intense heat to ensure a comfortable and productive work environment. Here are five practical tips to […].....»»
Who do you know who might need some encouragement?
Who do you know who might need some encouragement? What act of practical kindness can you offer to encourage them?.....»»
Steaks, Sarciado, Ginataan: The many ways to prepare fish this Holy Week
There are practical fish recipe ideas that you may want to try......»»
What’s Pi Day all about? Math, science, pies and more
Math enthusiasts around the world, from college kids to rocket scientists, celebrate Pi Day on Thursday, which is March 14 or 3/14 — the first three digits of an infinite number with many practical uses. Around the world many people will mark the day with a slice of pie — sweet, savory or even pizza......»»
8 practical tips para hindi kayo sumigaw ng, ‘May sunog, may sunog!’
KALIWA’T KANAN na naman ang mga nangyayaring sunog sa iba’t ibang bahagi ng bansa, kung saan ilang kababayan na natin ang nasawi at nawalan ng tirahan. Tuwing March ginuginita sa Pilipinas ang Fire Prevention Month dahil nga sa panahong ito naitatala ang pinakamaraming insidente ng sunog. Taun-taon ay nagpapaalala ang pamahalaan na triplehin ang pag-iingat.....»»
[Edgewise] Love me legal tenderly
'If more Filipinos are openly preferring practical buying power to other symbols of affection, it’s due to widening scarcity'.....»»
Kaspersky Suggests to Add Sorting Your Digital Clutter to Your New Year’s Resolutions
This new year, you could have resolved to quit a vice, learn something new, manage your finances better, and maybe check a couple off your bucket list of places to visit. Cybersecurity company Kaspersky suggests adding another practical and smart resolution to your 2024 list: to protect your precious data by clearing your digital clutter! […].....»»
Celebrating 50 years of APCU
Last Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, the Association for Philippines-China Understanding celebrated its 50th anniversary at The Manila Hotel. As a new member of this organization, I was honored to meet more friends from the Filipino-Chinese community as well as the Chinese embassy in the Philippines, where it was very touching to be acknowledged for my Chinese roots, being part of the Lim family, as well as for the columns that I continue to write in The Philippine STAR, most especially when the original author of Roses and Thorns was my granduncle, Alejandro Roces......»»
Belga steps up for Rain or Shine with 1st career triple-double
With injuries to rookie big men Keith Datu and Luis Villegas, Beau Belga continues to be the anchor in the middle for the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in the PBA Philippine Cup......»»