Filipinos are Good at Being 'Resilient': Lifting the Philippines out of Poverty with Sam Tamayo s non-profit Project SMILE
Sabrina (Sam) Tamayo founded her non-profit, Project SMILE, in the Philippines in 2018. Her organization helps people of various ages and professions rise out of poverty and follows an inspiring mantra of starting small and building a reliable impact. In this interview she discusses human rights, the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, and various aspects of life in the Philippines......»»
Catriona Gray, Sam Milby dugay nang ga-buwag, tinuod kaha?
Tinuod ba kaha ni ang latest chika sa talent manager ug vlogger nga si Ogie Diaz nga nagbuwag na kuno ang celebrity couple nga sila si Catriona Gray ug Sam Milby? Sa iyang YouTube vlog nga “Showbiz Now Na,” miingon si Ogie nga ang nahitabo sa duha susama ra pud sa nahitabo sa kanhi magti-ayon.....»»
Rhian Ramos sinorpresa si Sam Verzosa sa 1st anniversary ng ‘Dear SV’
PEBRERO 6 ay nagtala ng espesyal na yugto para kay Sam “SV” Verzosa habang ipinagdiriwang ang unang taon ng kanyang programang “Dear SV.” Nakuha agad ng programa ang puso ng mga manonood, na unang ipinalabas sa CNN, sa pamamagitan ng mga nakaka-inspire na kwento ng kababayan nating salat sa buhay pero patuloy na lumalaban sa.....»»
Catriona Gray pinalagan ang chikang hiwalay na sila ni Sam Milby
TINULDUKAN na ni Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray ang mga haka-hakang hiwalay na sila ng kanyang fiancè na si Sam Milby. Marami kasing lumalabas na chikang tila hindi na rin nagpo-post ang dalawa ng kanilang pictures together ng aktor. May ilan rin kasing makapansin na hindi raw suot ni Catriona ang kanyang engagement ring kaya.....»»
Sam Verzosa 15 taon nang namamanata sa Nazareno, muling sumampa sa Andas
“VIVA NAZARENO!” Patuloy pa rin ang pamamanata ng TV host at public servant na si Sam “SV” Verzosa sa Mahal na Itim na Nazareno. Muling sumabak sa “lubid” at sumampa sa Andas ng Nazareno si SV nitong nagdaang Traslacion 2024 na ginanap last January 9. Ito ang kanyang ika-15 taong pamamamata sa Mahal na Nazareno.....»»
Beyond the finish line: Why it’s not easy being a runner
CEBU CITY, Philippines–The sight of a runner crossing the finish line with a triumphant smile can often mask the struggles and challenges they endure in a race. While spectators witness the physical prowess and determination on display, runners themselves grapple with a myriad of obstacles that test their mental, emotional, and physical fortitude. This was.....»»
A new NCR
I have noticed in my 70 years of living in the Philippines that our government hardly plans ahead to provide for potential catastrophic situations that scientists have warned about. Bahala na. Anyway, Filipinos are a resilient people… survivors......»»
TIMwork makes the dream work
Tim recently celebrated his birthday, and, as expected, was feted in a string of parties. But he spent his actual birthday detached from the social whirl — at the Bahay ni Maria with the elderly, and after that, with children/beneficiaries of Smile Train......»»
MMDA suspends number coding scheme on March 28, 29
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority will be temporarily lifting its number coding scheme on March 28 (Maundy Thursday) and March 29 (Good Friday), which were earlier declared as regular holidays......»»
Chinese New Year Colors Explained for Filipinos
Every Chinese New Year, Filipinos see splashes of red and yellow everywhere in the form of lanterns and envelopes full of cash. While Chinese culture is all about luck, what Filipinos should know is that good luck is not actually found in the lanterns or envelopes themselves. Rather, the luck is in the colors. Just.....»»
What I Can See and Feel
I can see the sky getting darker I can hear the gods playing with thunder I can see the wind blowing stronger I can hear the cats meowling, dogs barking harder. I can feel you when you smile and when you cry, inside As you go through life's long and bumpy ride I can see you even when you hide As you lick your wounds, I am by your side. I can see.....»»
Stereotypical
By LILAC MARIE ALMONGUERRA Bulatlat.com Being a woman is easy Because all you do is follow orders Being a woman is easy Because beauty is all that matters Being a woman is easy Because all you need to do is find a man Being a woman is easy Because men love being invited by short… The post Stereotypical appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Latest surveys are results of inflationary sugar cartel
High prices clobbered 72 percent of Filipinos in December. Inflation strained them worse than low wages, 40 percent; joblessness, 28 percent and poverty, 25 percent, Pulse Asia’s survey shows......»»
‘it’s a long series’
It’s good to land the first blow on a resilient rival. But for San Miguel Beer and Ginebra, it wouldn’t really mean much in the greater scheme of things if they couldn’t follow through......»»
Crucifixions and whippings in the Philippines on Good Friday
Catholic zealots in the Philippines re-enacting the last moments of Jesus Christ were nailed to wooden crosses while others whipped themselves bloody in extreme displays of religious devotion on Good Friday. While most Filipinos went to church or spent the holiday with family, hundreds gathered in villages around San Fernando city, north of Manila, to.....»»
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......»»
‘Practically begging:’ District rep rues meager DepEd funds for new classrooms
Days after the Department of Education cited progress in solving classroom shortages, a House representative vented his fury at being given just enough funds in his poverty-stricken district to build 13 new classrooms out of a backlog of over 700......»»
Who is Atty. Kent Francesco Jongoy, the newly endorsed CBRT project manager?
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama has recently endorsed a new project manager for the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project. Meet incoming CBRT project manager Lawyer Kent Francesco Jongoy, the assistant head of the Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO), the head of its Public Mass Transportation Division, and its legal officer......»»
300M Coliseum Project is set to be constructed at the CatSU Compound
Catanduanes State University’s leadership joyfully announces the initiation of a 300 million project aimed at constructing a coliseum on a one-hectare plot within the campus. In a statement by President Patrick Azanza, he indicated that the initial phase, valued at 100 million, is slated to commence this year, with the entire project anticipated to conclude […] The post 300M Coliseum Project is set to be constructed at the CatSU Compound appeared first on Bicol Peryodiko......»»
A SOJOURNER’S VIEW: Book Review: Wa(o)nder Songs From the Heart
WA(O)NDER: SONGS FROM THE HEARTBy Elvi C. TamayoPublished by Blue Iguana Computer Consultancy ServicesDavao City, 2023 CEBU CITY (MindaNews / 10 February) – In Davao City, an urban center that is teeming with artists in the various fields (literature, visual arts, theatre, music and songwriting), Elvi C. Tamayo stands out as one of the most […].....»»
Marcos declares Feb. 9 a special non-working day for Chinese New Year
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared February 9, a Friday, as a special non-working day in the country for the celebration of Chinese New Year. The Palace issued Proclamation No. 453, making the declaration. “The declaration of 09 February 2024, Friday, as an additional special non-working day throughout the country will give.....»»