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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.”.....»»
Cebuano words that best describe Cebuanas
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Cebuanas are known to be headstrong women. We love to do things on our own and make sure we get things done, by rook or by krook. READ: Sugboanong Pinulongan: Some Bisaya words and their meanings of hope Excelling or facing adversities is just part of how they would want to.....»»
Trendy Filipino slang every Fil-Am should know
Filipino slang is basically another language—well, almost. Here are some terms used words to get you started. Much like people, languages change over time. The introduction, evolution, and contexts of words change—which means we always have to keep up. For Filipinos living abroad or visiting the Philippines, it’s not always enough just to know Filipino......»»
Italian fugitive accused of raping minor girl 12 years ago nabbed in Cebu City
Italian fugitive accused of raping minor girl 12 years ago nabbed in Cebu City.....»»
‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ star revisits his Filipino roots
From his very first Filipino morning show guesting on TV5’s “Gud Morning Kapatid” to a farewell dinner, it was the perfect homecoming for Gordon Cormier, who last visited his hometown in Laguna seven years ago......»»
A crystal milestone: 15 remarkable years of the PANAta Awards
Fifteen years ago, a vision was born within the Philippine Association of National Advertisers (PANA). It was a vision to honor advertising campaigns, realizing the profound impact brands have on consumers and society in general. And so, the PANAta Awards came into being, igniting a legacy of brand excellence that continues to shine brightly today......»»
The Daily Guardian: Windows feature left unupdated for 30 years
Microsoft’s Windows 11 still features a dialog box that was created almost 30 years ago, revealing the fascinating story behind its origin. Dave Plummer, a.....»»
Atasha Muhlach admits getting first phone at 17, still learning social media
Host-model Atasha Muhlach, daughter of celebrity couple Aga Muhlach and Charlene Gonzales, revealed that she received her first-ever phone just five years ago when she was 17 years old......»»
The only remaining possible solution to the Palestine problem
Statespersons advised by experts started the Palestine Problem 110 years ago, and for 75 years statespersons and experts have tried to solve it, but have failed miserably......»»
Historically low valuation
The Philippine stock market bloodbath over the past two years saw the PSEi plummet from 7,122.6 on the last trading day of 2021 to 6,566.4 on the last trading day of 2022 for a 7.8 percent annual retreat and slide even further in 2023 to close at 6,450.0 on the last trading day of the year. In terms of valuation, the PSEi’s 2023 year-end 12.9x price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio does not fare well when compared against its past performance in prior years......»»
‘Some People Need Killing’: Patricia Evangelista introduces in Cebu memoir of murder
CEBU CITY, Philippines — “I cannot write what I cannot see and I cannot make people feel what I cannot imagine.” These were the words last Monday, April 22, of Patricia Evangelista, a trauma journalist and a former investigative reporter of a Philippine news company during the Philippine tour of her book, “Some People Need.....»»
House moves to repeal 64-year-old midwifery law
The House of Representatives approved on second reading late last week a new measure that will give more life to the midwifery industry in the country, by way of repealing two old laws, one of which took effect 64 years ago......»»
Cruise ship with European tourists docks at Subic
The arrival here last week of a cruise ship with European tourists on board was expected to revive the local cruise ship program that was interrupted by the COVID pandemic three years ago......»»
Special report: Rice fund raises stakes for farmers
Five years ago, lawmakers and government officials made a promise of a lifetime: the country’s rice farmers would be competitive at long last......»»
Why is Canada capping foreign students and who will be impacted?
Canada on Monday announced a two-year cap on the intake of foreign students after an explosive growth in recent years aggravated the housing shortage. Last year Canada issued nearly one million study permits, about three times that of a decade ago, according to government data and the new proposal will cut the intake by nearly.....»»
Natalie Portman divorces French husband after 11 years of marriage
LOS ANGELES—Natalie Portman has divorced her French choreographer husband, a source close to the Oscar-winning actress told AFP on Friday, March 8. The “Black Swan” star filed last July to end her marriage of 11 years to Benjamin Millepied, said People magazine, which first reported the news. The divorce was finalized in France last month, the.....»»
Know thyself
Inscribed on the Temple of Apollo at Delphi are the famous words “Know Thyself.” It is often associated with the titan of Greek philosophy, Socrates, who emphasized the importance of self-awareness and self-examination......»»
House leaders: Senate ‘losing integrity’ over PDEA leaks probe
House leaders warned the Senate on Wednesday that it is “losing its integrity” by continuing to investigate an unverified document linking the president to illegal drug use – words that reflect the lower chamber’s suspicions that a full-blown destabilization plot against the Marcos administration is underway......»»
Gentlemen’s row
In strongest words ever yet, our Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) officially demanded from the People’s Republic of China to get out of our maritime territories around the West Philippine Sea (WPS)......»»
Napakalaki ng puso ni Dad : Kristine Hermosa explains why she gets emotional about Vic Sotto
Kristine Hermosa has plenty of good words for her father-in-law Vic Sotto. .....»»