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How young Filipinos see their future
This semester, I’m teaching an undergraduate class in UP called “Professional Writing,” a course I designed more than 20 years ago to help English and Creative Writing majors (and other seniors in search of interesting electives) get a handle on what the “real world” out there expects of them, in the kind of everyday jobs they’re likely to land. Not Shakespeare, not Jose Garcia Villa, not lyric poetry and neither the full-length play, but rather the more mundane assignments you get paid a salary for: business letters, press releases, feature articles, AVP scripts, brochures and speeches......»»
Entrepreneurial friendship
Even before the Spaniards landed on our shores in 1521, the Philippines was already actively trading with its Southeast Asian neighbors, along with the Ryukyu Islands (now known as Okinawa, Japan) and, of course, China. Despite a vast body of water and relatively primitive means of seafaring, the spirit of trade – and the resulting cultural exchanges – endured......»»
SamPan: Making her mark
Samantha Panlilio, eldest daughter of Jose Marcel “Jocel” Panlilio, is embarking on an ambitious career path to revitalize and expand the family’s real estate investments as chief operations officer of both the family’s publicly listed Boulevard Holdings Inc. and Puerto Azul Land Inc., even as she sets a parallel course to build her own beauty line, photography studio, and a furniture business under the brand “House of Marrakesh.”.....»»
Murakami-Floro takes command
Kazuo Murakami and Renie Floro combined for 84 points while Kenneth Kim and Ronnie Quimbo teamed up for 88 points as they set the early pace in the top two divisions of the Southwoods Invitational at the Masters and Legends course in Carmona, Cavite yesterday......»»
Energy policy failure
The Department of Energy has revealed that the total capacity of power plants in forced outages has more than doubled over the past two weeks compared to the average 700 MW recorded over the last four years. Of course. What would they expect after officials of the DOE, past and present, did nothing about the inconvenient reality that 50 percent of our operating power plants are over 20 years old and are losing their reliability......»»
Padilla, Ng rule Callaway Junior Golf
Tristan Padilla and Reese Ng ruled the WAGR boys and girls divisions, respectively, in the recent Callaway Junior Golf Circuit at the Calatagan Golf Club course......»»
Strong start sends Madelene Sagstrom into 3-way tie in Thailand
(Photo credit: Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports) Madelene Sagstrom and Patty Tavatanakit each shot a 5-under-par 67 on Friday to move into a three-way tie for first place after the second round of the Honda LPGA Thailand in Chonburi. Sagstrom and Tavatanakit joined former Women's PGA Championship winner Sei Young Kim (68 on Friday) atop the leaderboard at 10-under amid steamy conditions on the Siam Country Club Old Course. Sag.....»»
Saso, Pagdanganan power way back into contention
Yuka Saso and Bianca Pagdanganan pounded the long holes of the Siam Country Club’s Old course with their remarkable power as they fired 69 and a 68, respectively, keeping their respective bids alive after 36 holes of the Honda LPGA Thailand......»»
Partners for a more stable and prosperous world
At the start of 2024, Europeans are of course deeply concerned by the ongoing Russian war of aggression against Ukraine and by the conflict that has broken out again in the Middle East......»»
Former champs, rising aces rumble in TCC Invitational
The set is stage for a compelling clash of will and character as The Country Club Invitational reels off today, where former champions, emerging stars and the Top 30 players from last year’s Philippine Golf Tour Order of Merit battle in a survival of the fittest at the TCC course here......»»
Charting a course for energy security
Midway through the dry season, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration has already issued warnings of dangerously escalating heat indexes. Consequently, this forecast signals a looming surge in energy demand, posing a significant challenge for the country amid ongoing issues with power supply......»»
A fantast cast of new leaders
After months of absence, a good friend of mine and I met for coffee to catch up. He had just arrived from the US after completing a public leadership course at an Ivy League university......»»
ICTSI Caliraya Springs golf: Superal, Mariano spearhead with 71s
Princess Superal and Pamela Mariano carved matching scores of one-under 71s through different paths on the course as they grabbed a one-stroke lead over Harmie Constantino after 18 holes of the ICTSI Caliraya Springs Championship......»»
PGA Tour Player Blog: Let’s cook
Australian star Min Woo Lee has become a sensation on and off the course with his swash-buckling brand of golf while entertaining fans on social media with his mantra “Let’s cook”......»»
Saso regains touch, moves into contention with solid 63
Yuka Saso finally unleashed the performance expected of her on a soft course in near ideal conditions, coming away with a blistering 63 and vaulting into contention at the halfway mark of the Ford Championship......»»
Books, greens & unfinished business
I recently had lunch with very busy insurance executives and since the topic was about insurance, I raised the question on how prepared were they for retirement or even semi-retirement. Of course, NO ONE, not a single one, had really entertained the thought or been working on the inevitable......»»
Malixi fades with 78 as Korean amateur takes control
Facing setbacks on moving day, Rianne Malixi endured a challenging round, including a day-long struggle with her short irons, resulting in a frustrating 78 and a major drop in standings in the Singapore Women’s Open at the Tanah Merah Country Club’s Tampines course Saturday......»»
Hot finish nets Green World Championship crown; Saso rallies to 17th
Hannah Green delivered an electrifying performance on the greens, birdieing the last three holes and clinching the Women’s World Championship crown by one over Celine Boutier at Sentosa’s Tanjong course in Singapore Sunday......»»
Eastridge tames Del Monte’s home course
Eastridge drew a pair of 37s from Edison Tabalin and Ronel Taga-an to hold Del Monte at bay halfway through the 75th Philippine Airlines Men’s Interclub golf team championships yesterday......»»
International Series Oman: Quiban, Tabuena match 71s, trail by 6
Justin Quiban and Miguel Tabuena carded identical 71s as they both struggled on the unpredictable greens of the Al Mouj Golf course, trailing six strokes behind an in-form David Puig after 18 holes of the International Series Oman......»»