George Town, Penang: A feast for the eyes and soul
GEORGE TOWN, Malaysia – From up above, Penang Island in Malaysia looked like what most modern metropolises do, with its skyscrapers illuminating the evening sky, and cars zooming along its expressways. But as we finally made our way to George Town, and night became day, it was, to borrow one of Disney’s iconic tracks, a.....»»
Helen Gamboa holds birthday bash on Mother’s Day
Helen Gamboa’s birthday is on May 7 and this year, she spent her natal day in Baguio City with hubby, former Senate President Tito “Tito Sen” Sotto, and their two daughters, Apples Sotto and Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) chairperson Lala Sotto-Antonio......»»
Palace declares special holidays
Malacañang has declared May 21 a special non-working day in Malabon City for the commemoration of its 425th founding anniversary......»»
Despite rains, extreme heat seen in 36 areas today
At least 36 areas can still experience “danger” heat index of between 46 and 42 degrees Celsius today, despite the rains being experienced in many areas in the country, according to the two-day forecast of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration......»»
Over one million Filipinos get P3-B aid on Saturday
MANILA, Philippines — Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez, alongside President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr., launched the Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) on Saturday, an initiative that will distribute P3 billion in cash aid to more than one million beneficiaries in a single day. The AKAP Program, spearheaded by the Department of Social Welfare.....»»
“A holy day has dawned upon us”
Despite our natural awkwardness in believing this truth of our faith, the truth is that we have been created to be like God, to share in his very life and nature......»»
Beyond weddings: Celebrations at the Marco 2024 embrace all milestones
Marking its 18th anniversary, Marco Polo Plaza Cebu hosts its signature event, “Celebrations at the Marco,” in the hotel’s majestic grand ballroom. This unique event brings together over 40 trusted event suppliers for a two-day extravaganza from May 18 to 19, 2024, offering a one-of-a-kind experience for all attendees. Departing from the traditional ribbon cutting,.....»»
Pia all out support kay Christi: ‘She might be our next Miss Universe!’
PROUD na ibinandera ni Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach ang isa mga kandidata ng Miss Universe Philippines ngayong taon. Sa Instagram, inihayag ni Pia ang kanyang all out support para sa kaibigang si Christi McGarry, ilang araw bago ang coronation day ng nasabing kompetisyon. Para sa mga hindi aware, si Christi ay batchmate ni Pia.....»»
51 nabbed in 2-day drug operations
Fifty-one people were arrested and nearly P86 million worth of illegal drugs were confiscated in Metro Manila during anti-narcotics operations conducted by the National Capital Region Police Office over two days......»»
Top 5 Simple Habits to Save Money Every Day
Saving money doesn’t mean you have to live a life of extreme frugality. Finding the right balance between spending and saving can help you manage your finances. Creating good habits can also help you save more money without sacrificing your quality of life. Here are five simple habits to help you save money every day. […].....»»
Miss Universe PH mas maraming ‘reyna’ ang kokoronahan ngayong 2024
MUKHANG mas exciting ang coronation day ng Miss Universe Philippines pageant ngayong taon! Bukod kasi sa main title na MUPH, mas marami pang reyna ang magwawagi at kokoronahan. Inanunsyo ng pageant organizer na Empire Philippines na dinagdagan ng apat pang additional tites ang tatanghalin. Ito raw ay para sa international franchises under the brand of.....»»
Ex-Cordova mayor Sitoy-Cho’s bench warrant lifted due to court error
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Former Cordova Mayor Therese Sitoy-Cho clarified that the bench warrant issued by Mandaue City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 55 against her on April 23, 2024, was immediately lifted by Judge Ferdinand Tapado Rafanan the following day. This occurred after the court committed an error during that hearing. According to the.....»»
The pros and cons of biking
CEBU CITY, Philippines–Cycling or biking remains one of the most popular outdoor sports for many Cebuanos up to this day. From being an alternative means of transportation and, at the same time, a hyped up sport during the Covid-19 pandemic, cycling eventually became a mainstay in Cebu’s vibrant sports scene. Every weekend, Cebuanos get to.....»»
Atin Ito: Mission accomplished
Diskarteng Pinoy” – the Filipino way – made the day for the Atin Ito Coalition’s “peace and solidarity regatta” as it managed to elude a Chinese blockade of Panatag Shoal to accomplish its mission of delivering 1,000 liters of fuel and 200 food packs to Filipino fishermen in the area......»»
A letter to Candida on her first year in heaven
Mang, in a blink, you’re turning one in heaven. Every 9 a.m. of every day since your passing on May 21 last year is filled with prayers because I want to accompany the exact time of your passing with pleas and petitions to God to love you dearly, tenderly. You deserve all the love from both man and the divine. Every day......»»
China Coast Guard issues warnings to trespassing Philippine vessels
BEIJING, May 15 (Xinhua) -- The China Coast Guard on Wednesday issued radio warnings to Philippine ships trespassing into the waters under China's jurisdiction. On the same day, when answering a foreign media question on Filipino fishing boats heading from the Philippines to the surrounding waters of Huangyan Dao, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said that Huangyan Dao has always been China's te.....»»
Is Pushing Out Content Every Day Really Good or No?
Consistency is key to building an online presence that sticks in today’s day and age. For entrepreneurs, this often translates to a pressure to churn out fresh content daily. But is this relentless content creation actually the best strategy for finding your tribe, or say, for algorithm success Here are some pros and cons of […].....»»
Cautious investors end brief market rally
The stock market snapped its brief two-day climb as investors stayed on a wait-and-see mode ahead of the BSP’s policy meeting......»»
Philippine streetball gets the spotlight with DAYO23 Invitational
This weekend, the Filipino’s every day brand of basketball — aptly called streetball — takes center stage with an action-packed two-day tournament......»»
OceanaGold falls 6% in first day of trading
OceanaGold PH dropped a little over 6% in its first day of trading, falling P0.82 from its P13.33/share IPO price to close at P12.50/share......»»