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......»»
97th birthday for a beloved mother, Nenita Floirendo
Celebrating the 97th birthday of their beloved mother, Nenita del Rosario Floirendo, her children Linda F. Lagdameo, Maricris F. Brias and Marisa, with their brothers Tonyboy, Ricky and Vince, made sure to include not only their large family but also an intimate group of close friends......»»
105 Top Presidents Day Sale Deals on Amazon
Amazon is Celebrating Presidents Day with Massive Discounts In honor of Presidents Day, Amazon is offering discounts of up to 81 percent on a wide.....»»
Groups set activities to celebrate EDSA ’86 revolt
Even if the government has excluded the 1986 EDSA people power revolution in its list of holidays this year, it is not preventing groups from celebrating the revolt that toppled former president Ferdinand Marcos Sr......»»
JPE, the centenarian
Presidential Legal Counsel, Secretary Juan Valentin Furagganan Ponce Enrile, better known as JPE – former assemblyman, minister of defense, senator, congressman (representing the 1st District of Cagayan province), Senate president and the first and longest-serving and STILL breathing oldest public official on planet Earth and probably the entire universe – is celebrating his 100th birthday today......»»
Perks of Celebrating Valentine’s Day with Family
Valentine’s Day traditionally celebrates romantic love between two lovers, which is a profound aspect of human connection. However, another aspect of human relations that can be just as profound, if not more, often gets overlooked during this holiday: Familial love. In preparation for the upcoming season of love, let’s explore the importance of spending time.....»»
Marcos to Pinoys: Remain firm in your commitment, resolve this dragon year
President Marcos called on Filipinos to remain firm in their commitment and resolve to achieve a harmonious and progressive Philippines as he joined the Filipino-Chinese community in celebrating Chinese New Year yesterday......»»
Celebrating education, culture and history at Araw ng Biñan 2024
Biñanenses are having a full-pack weekend as the multi-awarded city celebrates its 14th cityhood anniversary (February 2), 79th Liberation Day (February 3) and 277th Foundation Commemoration (February 4)......»»
Manila Archdiocese praised by Vatican
A Vatican official has praised the Archdiocese of Manila for celebrating masses in malls......»»
Council to appeal March 1 as special non-working holiday in Davao City
The Davao City Council is seeking to appeal to the national government to declare March 1 as a non-working holiday in honor of Araw ng Davao, the city's founding anniversary. Councilor Al Ryan Alejandre emphasized the importance of this appeal for the people of Davao, expressing hope that the president will grant their request. This initiative comes as a response to a new bill that designates March 1 as the new founding anniversary, shifting the traditional celebration date from March 16. Despite the bill and law designating March 1 as a working holiday, the council aims to annually request Malacañang to recognize it as a non-working holiday. The appeal is intended to ensure that Dabawenyos can actively participate in the festivities. Additionally, the executive committee of Araw ng Davao is in the final stages of organizing events and activities for the celebration. Discussions have been ongoing, with plans anticipated to be finalized soon. This move reflects the council's commitment to honoring and celebrating the city's heritage and traditions......»»
Iraq passes bill sentencing same-sex acts to 10-15 years’ jail
Iraq’s parliament passed a bill on Saturday criminalizing same-sex relations, which will receive a sentence of up to 15 years in prison, in a move rights groups condemned as an “attack on human rights.” Transgender people will be sentenced to three years’ jail under the amendments to a 1988 anti-prostitution law, which were adopted during.....»»
12 years in prison, political prisoner wants freedom on his 85th birthday
"There are no further obstacles that should hinder Tatay Gerry's release as the Board of Pardons and Parole issued a recommendation for the commutation of his sentence to a definite prison term of 12 years." The post 12 years in prison, political prisoner wants freedom on his 85th birthday appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Mommy Dionisia, Mike Yamson 10 years nang magdyowa: Thank you, Lord!
SAMPUNG taon nang magkarelasyon ngayon ang nanay ni Manny Pacquiao na si Mommy Dionisia Pacquiao at ang boyfriend niyang si Mike Yamson. Yes, yes, yes mga ka-Marites! Ten years nang magdyowa ang dalawa at in fairness, going strong pa rin ang relasyon at mas lalo pa raw nagiging solid sa paglipas ng panahon. Twenty-seven years.....»»
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.....»»
Ben& Ben sa bagong hugot song na ‘COMETS’: 4 years in the making ‘to!
MAY ilalabas nang bagong hugot song ang OPM hitmaker na Ben&Ben! Ito ang upcoming single nila na “COMETS” na mapapakinggan na sa Biyernes, May 10. Ang kanta ay isinulat ng magkapatid na sina Paolo at Miguel Benjamin na tungkol sa pagmamahal na panandaliang nawala. “Four years in the making ‘to, Liwanag. Ready na siya. SAVE.....»»
Trade gap lowest in nearly 3 years
The country posted its lowest trade gap in nearly three years in March as both exports and imports declined, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority......»»
Lapid gunman gets up to 16 years in prison
A Las Piñas City court has sentenced self-confessed gunman Joel Escorial to up to 16 years in prison in connection with the murder of broadcaster Percy Lapid in 2022......»»
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......»»
Retirement – the last mile?
When people reach the age of retirement, oftentimes they think about their nest egg or what they can live on for the next decade or so. Imagine working for 50 years, then not knowing what to do for the next 10 or 20 years of life?.....»»
Southern Brazil has been hit by the worst floods in more than 80 years
Southern Brazil has been hit by the worst floods in more than 80 years.....»»
Government targets 600,000 MT salt production in five years
The government aims to produce 600,000 metric tons of salt in five years with the passage of Republic Act (RA) 11985 or the Philippine Salt Industry Development Act......»»