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The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) Secretary Dante “Klink” Ang II met with Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation President, Emilio C. Yap III, to discuss possible partnerships for the Commission’s upcoming projects and initiatives. Secretary Ang provided an overview of the Commission‘s general work and highlighted the upcoming Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas (PAFIOO). Mr. Yap III acknowledged …

SM City Iloilo takes the lead this Dinagyang season as it brings together the city’s most anticipated celebrations in one central destination. As the Dinagyang celebration goes bigger and bolder, SM City Iloilo enjoins everyone to max out the experience with AweSM Iloilo 2026. Throughout the festival, SM City Iloilo stands as the natural hub of activities. From meeting up …

MANILA — A dazzling spectacle of lights, music, and color is set to light up the skies once again as the Philippine International PyroMusical Competition (PIPC) returns in 2026 at the Seaside Boulevard of SM Mall of Asia. Dubbed as an “all-out global showdown of world-class pyrotechnic mastery, music, and color,” the annual fireworks competition will run every Saturday from …

Back to BasicNATURE’S HEALINGni Fely Guy Ong Dear Sis Fely Guy Ong,                 Ako po si Norman Salcedo, 56 years old, isang public sector employee at kasalukuyang naninirahan sa Pasay City.                 Sabi ng Department of Health (DOH) wala pa raw “super-flu” dito sa ating bansa o puwede rin sabihin na wala pang record, pero kahit saan ako magpunta ang …

ANG pagho-host ng malalaking sports events ay madalas nakikita bilang isang palabas lamang, ngunit para sa mga kabataang Filipino, mayroon itong tunay at praktikal na halaga. Ang malalaking torneo ay nagdadala ng mga tao, pera, at atensyon sa bansa. Lumilikha ito ng mga panandaliang trabaho at nagpapalakas sa maliliit na negosyo, lalo na sa mga lungsod na nagsisilbing host. Ayon …

IPINAMALAS ang husay at tibay ng katawan, tinalo ng UAAP Season 87 Tennis MVP na si Kaye Ann Emana ng UST ang varsity rival na si Elizabeth Abarquez ng NU, 7-6 (7-2), 6-2, noong Miyerkules ng gabi sa Rizal Memorial Tennis Center upang maselyuhan ang puwesto sa qualifying draw ng Philippine Women’s Open. Sa maayos na paghahalo ng kanyang mga …

NABUKING ng investigative report ng  Rappler si Leyte Representative at dating House Speaker Martin Romualdez sa isang multi-milyong dolyar na bahay sa Cádiz, Spain. Ayon sa Rappler, ang nasabing ari-arian — kilala bilang Villa Kabila — ay isang 2,019-square-meter na bahay na may hindi bababa sa 16 kuwarto at malaking swimming pool. Ito’y nakatayo sa dalawang magkadugtong na lote na …

PINURI ng dating kinatawan ng Filipinas sa Taiwan at beteranong political strategist na si Lito Banayo si Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco dahil sa kanyang integridad matapos nitong isapubliko ang mga detalye ng kontrobersiyal na mga transaksiyon sa budget ni Leyte Representative at House Speaker Martin Romualdez. Base sa naka-post sa kanyang kolum sa Manila Standard, inilarawan ni Banayo si Tiangco …

A new benchmark in home and building retail is set to begin on January 16, 2026, as ACE Builders opens its largest store in Asia at SM City Baliwag. Covering over 6,000 square meters, this newest branch is the most expansive ACE store to date, offering a wide and complete range of construction supplies, home improvement products, and lifestyle essentials—all …

MAGANDANG ARAW po sa mga suki at solid users ng Krystall Herbal Oil. Ang promo ng ating Krystall Herbal Oil na 500 ml ay hanggang January 31 na lang po (30% discount). Ano pa ang hinihintay ninyo pumunta na sa pinakamalapit na clinic sa inyong lugar. Maraming Salamat po😊😍

MAYNILA — Binatikos nitong Miyerkoles ni dating Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez ang mga ulat na nag-uugnay sa kanya sa umano’y pagbili ng ari-arian gamit ang pamilya Discaya bilang ‘front’. Ayon sa kanyang abogado, walang kinalaman o kaalaman ang dating Speaker sa nasabing deal at tinawag itong “outright baseless”. “With reference to recent news reports linking former Speaker Ferdinand Martin …

THIS February, SM Supermalls brings together two of the most joyful occasions of the season—Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day—for a month-long celebration that’s all about love, luck, and unforgettable experiences. Welcome the Year of the Horse with festive finds, romantic moments, and prosperity-filled activities designed to make every visit extra meaningful! Young Asian couple eating dinner together Chinese baby …

WITH the Southeast Asian (SEA) Open Short Track Speed Skating trophy’s Philippine return, SM hopes the country’s success at the international derby captures a crucial window of opportunity to further enrich local skating talent. Designed as an entry-level international competition, the SEA Trophy gives young and emerging skaters the opportunity to compete, learn, and gain exposure on a friendly yet …

Quezon City — Hotel Sogo concluded the inaugural run of SOGO Dance Revolution, a nationwide dance competition that brought together live performance and digital engagement, with Ride Safe Crew emerging as the overall champion. The grand finals gathered hotel executives, media partners, invited guests, and supporters to witness performances from seven finalist dance crews selected from hundreds of online submissions …

Manila, Philippines – The Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) called today for urgent national reforms following the government’s recent revision of economic growth targets for 2026–2028. The government now projects 5–6% growth in 2026, rising to 6–7% by 2028, citing the lingering impact of the DPWH flood-control corruption scandal and global trade uncertainties. FFCCCII warned …

With great pride, we congratulate Rigel R. Gomez, President of BauerTek Farmaceutical Technologies Corporation, on his recognition as a 2025 Asia’s Most Admirable Young Leaders Winner by the ACES Awards. This prestigious honor reflects his visionary leadership, passion for innovation, and significant impact on the pharmaceutical and scientific community. Under his leadership, BauerTek has become a world-class research, development, and …

In its continuing efforts to promote smart and climate-resilient agricultural solutions, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) SOCCSKSARGEN, through Project SARAi (Smarter Approaches to Reinvigorate Agriculture as an Industry in the Philippines), conducted an orientation for LGU Carmen Cotabato. The activity was graced by Honorable Mayor Rogelio Taliño, key LGU officials, and technical staff involved in agricultural planning and …

Continuing the momentum of the 2025 National Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (NSTW) held in Laoag City, the Department of Science and Technology–Ilocos Region (DOST–Ilocos), in partnership with the Department of Education Region I, brought the MAGHANDA for Kids program to the 3rd Mangidaulo Rehiyon Uno: Regional Learners’ Convergence in Bolinao, Pangasinan. The program aimed to strengthen disaster risk reduction …

MALAKI ang pagsisisi ng kontraktor na si Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya sa ginawang pagpapangalan sa mga sangkot sa kontrobersiyal na flood control projects dahil silang mga contractor ang  nalaglag sa isyu habang nananatiling ‘untouchables’ ang mga sangkot na politiko. “Politicians escape and we pay price,” ito ang mariing hinanakit ni Curlee Discaya nang makapanayam ng isang source at sinabing isinakripisyo nila …

Sa pamamagitan ng mabilis na koordinasyon, patuloy na pagsubaybay, at determinadong gawain ng pulisya, naaresto ang pitong suspek sa mga insidente ng nakawan at narekober ang mga tinangay nilang vault, at iba pang piraso ng ebidensya kasunod ng serye ng mga insidente ng pagnanakaw sa mga establisyimento sa Gitnang Luzon at lungsod Quezon. Naganpa ang pinakahuling insidente noong madaling araw …

Opisyal nang binuksan ng Pamahalaang Bayan ng Bustos ang ika-16 na pagdiriwang ng Minasa Festival nitong Martes, 13 Enero, sa BMA Park, Bustos, Bulacan na may temang “Minasa ng pagkakaisa, Tagumpay ng bawat isa!”, kung saan naging makulay na entablado ang nasabing parke na nagtampok sa kultura, pagkakaisa, at progresibong ekonomiya ng bayan. Bilang pagpupugay sa makasaysayang pamana at sa …

“WTA 125 Manila. Handa na kami!” ITO ang tiniyak kahapon ng mga organizer kaugnay ng mga paghahanda para sa Philippine Women’s Open, ang kauna-unahang torneo ng Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) sa bansa, na gaganapin mula Enero 26 hanggang 31 sa bagong kumpuning Rizal Memorial Tennis Center. “Ikinagagalak namin ang pakikipagtuwang sa Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) at sa Philippine Tennis Association …

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), under the leadership of Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr., welcomed Cagayan Provincial Governor Edgar Aglipay for a courtesy visit, reaffirming a shared commitment to harness science, technology, and innovation (STI) as key drivers of inclusive, resilient, and sustainable growth in the province. The meeting also brought together DOST Undersecretary for Regional Operations Engr. …

ni Allan Sancon UMANI ng matinding atensyon ang pelikulang Breaking the Silence ni direk Errol Ropero dahil sa matapang at napapanahong temang tinatalakay nito—ang mental health ng mga kabataan, isang seryosong isyu na kadalasan ay hindi nabibigyan ng sapat na pansin sa loob ng tahanan at paaralan.  Sa panahong maraming bata at kabataan ang tahimik na nakikipaglaban sa depresyon, anxiety, at trauma, dumating ang …