Colossal volcanic eruption could destroy Japan
TOKYO: Japan could be nearly destroyed by a massive volcanic eruption over the next century, putting almost all of the country’s 127 million-strong population at risk, according to a new study. “It is...
View ArticleBaby killed in Jerusalem attack was US citizen
WASHINGTON D.C.: A three-month-old baby girl killed when a Palestinian rammed his car into a group of pedestrians in Jerusalem was an American citizen, a US official confirmed on Thursday (Friday in...
View ArticleExhibit at NCCA Gallery
THE National Commission for Culture and Arts (NCCA) Gallery is calling artists for a chance to have their works exhibited at the NCCA Gallery. It is now accepting proposals for exhibitions for the year...
View ArticleWatch Met Opera’s ‘Rusalka’ in HD
THE Cultural Center of the Philippines’ Metropolitan Opera series in high definition (HD) continues on November 18, 6:30 p.m. at Greenbelt 3 Cinema 1 in Makati with Antonín Dvorák’s Rusalka. The great...
View ArticleSayaw Pinoy 2014 calls for participants
THE National Committee on Dance of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) is organizing the 2014 Sayaw Pinoy: The NCCA National Dance Competition as part of its efforts to promote...
View ArticlePH health practitioners best in Asean region
RITCHIE A. HORARIOTHE Philippines has an edge among its neighboring countries when it comes to the health sector—a boost for the country once the integration of Association of South East Asian Nations...
View ArticleMama Sita’s in Paris!
All thanks to Mama Sita’s, the flavors of the Philippine Islands are slowly making their way to the taste buds of foodies from around the globe. A team led by Teresita “Mama Sita” Reyes’ daughter,...
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Why Philippine Entertainment loves folklore and terror
SHEILA MAÑALAC STAFF WRITER PHOTOS BY MELYN ACOSTAHORROR films have been part of Philippine cinema as early as the 1930s. Peque Gallaga and Love Reyes make a 2014 reboot of their 1988 film, ‘T’yanak’...
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Ride or die
CARLA BIANCA V. RAVANES Carla Bianca V. Ravanes These days, technologically apt kids and kids at heart have a different dictionary all together. Their vocabulary often consist of abbreviated terms such...
View ArticleWelcoming an American tradition in home fixtures
American heritage brand Kohler now has its first ever boutique showroom in the Philippines. The well attended launch was underlined by the grand opening of DesignoAtelier, Wilcon’s brand new showroom...
View ArticleAmina Aranaz-Alunan creates an ‘elegantly eclectic’ workspace
“Sophistication that epitomizes the dynamics of one’s personal taste is a style mantra that bestows a winning and timeless interior for a contemporary office space.” Filipino bag and accessories...
View ArticleHannah’s Beach Resort recognized
Hannah’s Beach Resort & Convention Center has been named by Gawad Amerika Foundation as “2014 Most Outstanding Tourist Destination” in the Philippines. In a letter addressed to Hannah’s Beach...
View ArticleNew investment trust fund rules require greater transparency
MAYVELIN U. CARABALLOThe Monetary Board (MB) of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) recently amended its regulations over unit investment trust funds (UITF) in line with the thrust of regulatory...
View ArticleNo capital flight
MAYVELIN U. CARABALLO Purisima defends BIR ‘alphalist’ The Department of Finance (DOF) said investor sentiment in the Philippines remains positive, contrary to criticisms made by the opposition that...
View ArticleBistek to lead story telling in book fair
JING VILLAMENTEMAYOR Mayor Herbert Bautista will lead city officials and students in a storytelling featured in the Quezon City Library and Information Center (QCLIC) book fair on Monday. The book fair...
View ArticleExpanded number coding scheme pushed
JING VILLAMENTEA QUEZON City councilor has proposed an ordinance expanding the existing ‘number coding’ scheme within the territorial jurisdiction of the city putting penalties to its violators. The...
View ArticleQC wants free movies for PWDs
JING VILLAMENTETHE Quezon City Council recently approved a resolution urging cinema operators to allow persons with disability (PWDs) to watch movies for free every Monday and Tuesday. Mayor Herbert...
View ArticleP6-M shabu intercepted in Cotabato
JING VILLAMENTEPHILIPPINE Drug Enforcement Agency agents seized P6 million worth of shabu during a checkpoint in Tamontaka village in Cotabato City on October 20. PDEA Director General Undersecretary...
View ArticleInfra projects in Quezon due next year
LUCENA CITY: The Department of Public Works and Highways has assured Quezon residents that the retrofitting construction of the Quianuang Bridge and the widening of the road approaching the bridge...
View ArticleAglipayan Church holds choral festival
ERNIE ESCONDESAMAL, Bataan: The Diocese of Bulacan and Bataan of the Iglesia Filipina Independiente (IFI) known as Aglipayan Church held a choral festival in this town in celebration of Saturday of the...
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