Baguio City lives up to vision as Asian Arts Hub

HERITAGE HILL, BAGUIO CITY—Massive murals and a colorful assortment of artwork amazed hundreds of people who trekked to this iconic hilltop destination, the center of the ongoing 2019 iBagiw Festival, as the country’s Summer Capital celebrates the second anniversary of its recognition as a member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network. “iBagiw,” which literally means…

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Recto: No funds provided for national ID

SENATE President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto on Tuesday, November 19, noted that despite the Duterte administration pressing Congress to pass the National ID law and making it the highest priority, it did not provide funds for the bill’s implementation since its enactment in 2018. “That was two years ago, when we passed the law certified…

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Robredo says her work continues even without Cabinet rank

VICE President Leni Robredo on Tuesday, November 19, said her work continues as the administration’s anti-drug czar despite not being a Cabinet member. Her statement came following President Rodrigo Duterte’s announcement he was not allowing Robredo to join his Cabinet, expressing concern over Robredo possibly disclosing sensitive information discussed during Cabinet meetings to various groups….

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Adamson University wins Emerson Philippines’ 2nd Innovation Challenge

Proves that STEM Education can Pave the Way for the Future Manila, Philippines—Students from the Adamson University emerged as winners of Emerson Philippines’ 2nd Innovation Challenge. The announcement was made after the Emerson Philippines Innovation Rally 2019 held at the Henry Sy Sr. Innovation Center at the Miriam College in Quezon City. The competition was…

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PHL Harvest returns with Antique’s fun, food, and fashion

Manila, Philippines – The Department of Tourism’s (DOT) Philippine Harvest returns for its 7th edition featuring the proud province of Antique. The fun, food, and fashion of the Western Visayan province noted for its renowned weaving industry will take over the Central Square in Bonifacio Global City for the three-day sustainable food and travel fair. “For…

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Restaurant Verbena Welcomes 22 Prime Steakhouse with New Executive Chef

For 5 years, Executive Chef Gerwin Bailon has been the man behind the award-winning 22 Prime Steakhouse. Known for his expert steak dishes, signature carving events, and crafted course meals, the steak expert adds another establishment under his belt. Earlier this year, Chef Gerwin was appointed Executive Chef of Restaurant Verbena in Discovery Country Suites…

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December 2019 priority dates

EACH month, the Visa Office of the State Department publishes, in the Visa Bulletin, the priority dates for that particular month, for the various family- and employment-based categories. A priority date is a person’s “place in line” for a visa, meaning immigrant visas (or green cards) would be available for persons whose priority date is…

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The startlingly high cost of the ‘free’ flu shot

by Phil Galewitz IN the Byzantine world of health care pricing, most people wouldn’t expect that the ubiquitous flu shot could be a prime example of how the system’s lack of transparency can lead to disparate costs. The Affordable Care Act requires health insurers to cover all federally recommended vaccines at no charge to patients,…

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Our amazing body

THERE is nothing on earth more amazing, more wonderful, than the human body. Even the most powerful computers and artificial intelligent robots we have today still pale in comparison. The most sophisticated artificial heart, liver, pancreas, kidneys (dialysis machines) are so large, bulky, much less efficient, cumbersome, inconvenient, fully dependent on limited power source, and…

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Two magical words

“…And I think about those people who mean so much to mevAnd for so many years have  made me so very happy And I count the times I have forgotten to  say “THANK YOU” And just how much I love them.” — “Sometimes”, Richard & Karen Carpenter (First of 2 parts) LONG ago, on a…

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‘PNP needs a permanent chief by January’

THE Philippine National Police (PNP) needs a new permanent chief by January next year to sign documents required for procurement of equipments, its spokesperson said on Tuesday, November 19. “Pagpasok ng bagong taon, para sa pagsimula ng ating procurement, ay kinakailangan na magkaroon na tayo ng bagong Chief PNP. Dahil kung may anumang bagong kontrata…

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LG’s Home Solutions Bring the Future to your Home

The Smart Choice for a Smart Home Smart appliances have been in the market for a couple of years now, but have they truly lived up to their name? While TVs, speakers, refrigerators, and other home appliances offer a slew of connectivity options, they have to bring something new to the table, otherwise it’s just…

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Filipino chefs laud DOT’s culinary tourism initiatives

BACOLOD CITY – Amidst the challenging global culinary terrain, Filipino chefs are confident that local cuisine will continue to take the international scene by storm, now with the fortified efforts by government agencies like the Department of Tourism (DOT) to promote culinary tourism as one of the country’s main product portfolios. “The chefs cannot do…

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Robredo not a Cabinet member, Duterte states

President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday, November 18, clarified that Vice President Leni Robredo is not a Cabinet member despite her appointment as the administration’s anti-drug czar. The president made this statement after revealing his concerns that Robredo might disclose sensitive information discussed during Cabinet meetings to various groups. “She is not a member of the…

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MG Motor Signs As Official Mobility Partner Of The 30th South East Asian Games

MANILA, Philippines – November 18, 2019 – Morris Garages—better known today as MG—the much-loved British heritage car brand, has signed an agreement with the Philippine Southeast Asian Games Organizing Committee (PHISGOC) and Mediapro Asia to be the Official Mobility Partner of the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games and the 10th ASEAN Para Games. As part…

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A spectacle of obfuscation

I HAVE been closely following the TV news coverage of the U.S. congressional hearings on the possible impeachment of President Donald Trump and I am reminded of Harry Belafonte’s song, Man Piaba, which goes this way: “When I was a lad of three-foot-three, certain questions occurred to me; So I asked my father quite seriously…

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Duty Free PH launches new store, signals start of Christmas season 

Manila, Philippines – With the aim of putting the Philippines in the map of the Southeast Asia’s top shopping destinations, Duty Free Philippines Corporation (DFPC) has inaugurated its newest downtown off-airport store – the Duty Free Luxe. “Today marks the culmination of an idea that began years ago. An idea of a world-class duty free…

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Part II: Tradition, fear and spirits

WHEN our dearly departed loved ones come and visit us what do we do? We must be attentive to what they are trying to convey. There must be a message that we have to be OPEN in order to UNDERSTAND. And to be open means to dissolve FEAR and replace it with LOVE. With LOVE,…

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How to be a successful trader

1. Research.  Just as location is critical  real estate investing, research is critical to stock investing. Without research, you have a better chance of making money; without it, a better chance to lose money. 2. Learn how to trade stocks.  Commit to learn how to trade stocks. Consider what you hope to gain from the…

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