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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......»»
Palarong Pambansa 2024: Cebu City allocates P205M for games
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu City government has allocated a budget of P205 million for its hosting of the Palarong Pambansa 2024 this July. However, the amount is still subject to deliberation and approval by the city council. READ: DepEd expects Cebu City’s ‘world-class’ hosting of Palarong Pambansa Previously, during the signing of the.....»»
Valentine’s Day Wedding: 26 couples exchange ‘I Dos’ in Toledo City
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — February 14 was a very important day for 26 couples in Toledo City who availed of the city government’s free wedding program. Mayor Marjorie Piczon Perales officiated the exchange of wedding vows and the special event was being held at the Toledo Sports Center, the city’s Public Information Office said. READ:.....»»
Devotee City 2024 has over 600 registrants
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Hundreds of devotees from different provinces have registered in the Devotee City during its opening on Friday, Jan. 19 This year’s Devotee City is located in front of the Cebu Central Post Office along Pigafetta Road, Cebu City, within Plaza Independencia and beside the famous Fort San Pedro. READ: SINULOG 2024:.....»»
Envi group urges villages in Panigan-Tamugan Watershed to regulate tourism
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 16 January) – An environmental group here on Monday asked the two villages straddling the Panigan-Tamugan Watershed (PTW) to regulate tourist activities after visitors left a pile of garbage there since New Year’s Day. Mark Peñalver, Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability (IDIS) executive director, said that barangays should learn to strike […].....»»
Bea Alonzo and Dominic Roque confirm breakup in light of ‘insults,’ ‘ridiculous stories’
'Unfortunately, some even confirmed our breakup without our consent, and some created ridiculous stories that had no basis and were utterly false,' the two write in an Instagram post.....»»
‘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.....»»
Ruru Madrid learns from action idols, rides high on ratings
Ruru Madrid further strengthens his foothold in the action genre with the GMA Primetime Telebabad show, “Black Rider.” It’s a follow-up to the action and adventure-filled “Lolong,” with the drama-fantasy “The Write One” as, in a way, a breather from the genre and a reminder of his versatility......»»
Do Ogie and Odette write better songs when happy or heartbroken?
Ogie Alcasid and Odette Quesada’s first-ever collab concert for Valentine’s Day was the idea of the former’s wife, Regine Velasquez......»»
Economic prosperity is our ultimate goal
It may have been a surprise to some people for The Economist to write a rather positive take about the Philippines and its economy as evidenced by a recent piece titled, “Without fanfare, the Philippines is getting richer,” but not to me......»»
What if Trump wins?
It’s a warm and sunny Saturday afternoon here in D.C. as I write this......»»
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......»»
Even families need coaches
We were on track to co-write a book – my daughter-boss, Rachel and myself......»»
Dominic Roque bumuwelta, pumalag sa mga vlog ni Cristy Fermin
BINASAG na ng aktor na si Dominic Roque ang kanyang katahimikan ukol sa mga isyung ibinabato sa kanya ng kolumnistang si Cristy Fermin sa kanyang mga vlogs. Sa pamamagitan ng kanyang mga abogado sa Fernandez & Singson Law Offices, pinalagan ng aktor ang mga “malicious and defamatory public statements” ng showbiz columnist. “We write on.....»»
So long to Sky Cable
News is out that Sky Cable will sign off by month’s end, making it the second major broadcast carrier and communications conglomerate to write 30 in as many months, after CNN Philippines last January. PLDT’s purchase of the cable provider has finally been approved by the concerned agencies, so Sky pay TV will transition to Cignal while still retaining its broadband service......»»
Balai Ni Fruitas response to write-up on the reallocation of IPO proceeds
On Tuesday, I wrote about Balai Ni Fruitas and the BALAI board’s reallocation of IPO proceeds to commissary construction, away from store network expansion......»»
Misyon ni Ms. Susan Roces itutuloy ng sikat na Kapamilya actor
BASE SA nakalap naming impormasyon ay hindi basta na lang mapuputol ang koneksyon ng premyadong aktor sa yumaong Queen of Philippine Movies na si Ms. Susan Roces. Ang latest kasi, kung ano na raw ang nasimulan ng beteranang aktres ay itutuloy lang ng aktor na ito. As we write this, mukhang maganda ang pasok ng […] The post Misyon ni Ms. Susan Roces itutuloy ng sikat na Kapamilya actor appeared first on Pinoy Parazzi......»»
Write-off, tax-off
Most companies have an enormous balance of accounts receivable in their financial statements......»»
Education s old problems, new stop-gap measures: Why media need to look at the bigger picture
THE CRISIS in education may not be the only serious challenge facing the new year. But it has certainly captured media coverage and more public attention engaging stakeholders, not just students, teachers and parents but also business and industry leaders.Unfortunately, the government has responded not with a comprehensive plan or strategy to address the failure of Filipino students to learn basic skills and ins.....»»
How ready is Cebu City to address the effects of El Niño?
How ready is Cebu City to address the effects of El Niño?.....»»