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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

UST ousts defending champ De La Salle, books first UAAP finals seat - Manila Bulletin

UST ousts defending champ De La Salle, books first UAAP finals seat Manila Bulletin.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated News19 hr. 4 min. ago

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 NewsApr 23rd, 2024

REVIEW – San Rafael: Reminding us what teaching a love story is for

BOOK REVIEW: San Rafael by Leila Rispens-Noel8 Letters Bookstore & Publishing, 2023 One sweltering afternoon, Isabel headed for the lagoon. She walked through a rocky narrow track with dense cogon and other grasses on either side. Ice-cold water cascaded down the rocky hill, its roar filling the air. The water was crystal clear-clear enough to […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024

Maris pressured kapag tinatawag na The New RomCom Queen

MA at PAni Rommel Placente INAMIN ni Maris Racal sa interbyu sa kanya ng ABS-CBN News na malaking pressure kapag tinatawag siyang The New RomCom Queen.  Nagpakatotoo ang dalaga sa pagsasabing parang hindi pa niya deserve ang tawaging bagong reyna ng romcom sa Philippine showbiz. Ito’y sa gitna nga ng tinatamasang kasikatan ng tambalan nila ni Anthony Jennings sa hit ABS-CBNseries na Can’t ….....»»

Category: filipinoSource:  hatawtabloidRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Q& A: Filipina author Mixkaela Villalon on writing and publishing her book ‘Interregnum’

Villalon talks 'Interregnum,' why she highlights the Filipino social conditions in her work, and how she unlearned viewing the male experience as universal when reading.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

5-day forecast: Fair weather expected in Cebu

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The weather in Metro Cebu and the rest of the province is forecast to be generally fair and pleasant over the next five days, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. The Pagasa Visayas Regional Services Division has forecast that the Visayas, including the whole of Cebu, will.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

Fair weather in Metro Cebu; El Niño to persist until May — Pagasa

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuanos will continue to experience the blazing summer heat this week. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) station in Mactan, Metro Cebu will have a generally fair weather in the next five days. “Padayon ta’ng makasinati og init ug igang nga panahon or generally fair weather.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

Philippines eyes $3.82 million sales from German trade fair

The Philippines is targeting to generate $3.82 million in sales from its participation in an international consumer goods trade fair in Germany, according to the export promotions arm of the Department of Trade and Industry......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

LIST: Winners of the 41st National Book Awards

The authors, editors, illustrators, and translators of 35 books across the literary and non-literary divisions are recognized at the awards ceremony.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

Fair, cool weather in Visayas on Tuesday

MANILA, Philippines — Visayas will experience fair, cool weather on Tuesday due to the effects of the northeast monsoon, also known as “amihan,” according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). However, certain areas of Luzon will be dominated by cloudy skies and rain showers, as reported due to the effects of.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

New pop rock act The Qings launches debut with ‘Parallels’

New pop rock act The Qings launches debut with ‘Parallels’.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 19th, 2024

Mandani Bay launches second phase of new real estate venture, Mandani Bay Quay

Mandani Bay launches second phase of new real estate venture, Mandani Bay Quay.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

Infobip launches viber business calls, new solution for tech-minded entreprenuers

Infobip launches viber business calls, new solution for tech-minded entreprenuers.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Shang Properties looks forward to a stronger 2024 with its successful rebrand and new property launches

Shang Properties looks forward to a stronger 2024 with its successful rebrand and new property launches.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

‘No to Cha Cha’ in UP Fair and Oblation Run

“No to Charter Change (Cha Cha)” reverberated  during  the recent two main events in the Diliman campus of the University of the Philippines : the Oblation Run and the UP Fair. The  House of Representatives  is attempting   to amend the 1987 Constitution  primarily on  the “prohibitive” economic provisions that limit foreign ownership. Faculty members of.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

DTCC wrests five gold medals in Manila dancesport tourney 

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Dancesport Team Cebu City (DTCC) wrapped up the Philippine Superstar Open Dancesport Championship with five gold medals last weekend at the PhilSports Arena in Manila.  Besides the five gold medals, DTCC also earned six silver medals and two bronzes after their two-day campaign against other dancesport squads in the competition. .....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

IPOPHL issues fair use rules for copyright law

The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines has released the fair use guidelines for Filipino creatives, educators and innovators on intellectual property rights......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

Ppop rise for free, quality education in this year’s UP Fair

The six-day music festival happening from February 12 to 17 at UP Sunken Garden, will champion human rights advocacies that the UP student system fights for. The post Ppop rise for free, quality education in this year’s UP Fair appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Abby Clutario, Keiko Necesario take center stage at One Stop Record Fair

Music lovers, audiophiles and record collectors had a feast of their favorite things during the most recent edition of “One Stop Record Fair” held at the Activity Area of Ayala Malls The 30th in Pasig City......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024