LG Electronics continues to establish its strong foothold in the OLED TV market with impressive, industry-topping sales in 2017. Global sales and shipments prove that LG is, once again, the world’s best-selling brand for OLED TVs, according to the TV Sets Market Tracker, a report that surveyed manufacturers in Asia Pacific, Eastern Europe, Latin America,…
The long-standing notion of “women innately possessing maternal instinct is a myth” has been one debatable subject difficult to put to rest despite the fact that even psychologists settled that motherhood is the essential aspect that perpetuates the very essence of a woman. After an extensive review of the scientific views about maternal instinct, Professor…
When Jhett Tolentino was invited to see “Children of a Lesser God” last summer at the Berkshire in Massachusetts, he knew he wanted the project. “I fell in love with it. I think it is exactly what we need in the world right now because everywhere else it is so loud, may it be in…
1. He is the VP of Design at MTV. 2. Co-directed a Queen music video featuring unreleased Freddie Mercury vocals. 3. Designed the Nike “Hey Penny” Foamposite, the Number 1 Kid’s Shoe of 2017 (per HypeKids.com) 4. He was a former bboy. 5. Aside from MTV, he has worked at Nike, Verizon, Coca Cola, The…
“Inspiring the youth and talking to these young, new influencers, they are the future. It means everything. The spirit of what we are talking about today — visionary leadership — is about thinking ahead and activating the youth to do something meaningful to them.” That was Rich Tu’s immediate response when we asked about the…
The camp of former Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said that Vice President Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo should cease from making accusations harming the integrity of the Presidential Electoral Tribunal (PET). Lawyer Vic Rodriguez, spokesperson of Marcos, said the vice president should stop accusing the Supreme Court (SC), sitting as PET, “of systematically reducing her…
The Supreme Court (SC) may decide on the quo warranto petition against Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno’s appointment next month, according to Associate Justice Antonio Carpio on Thursday, April 19. “We hope to decide as soon as we can. I cannot talk on that yet but we hope to finish it by end of May….
There is no crackdown of foreigners who were critical of the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte Malacañang said, as it justified the recent detention of 71-year-old Australian Catholic missionary Patricia Fox. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, April 19, Palace Spokesperson Harry Roque Jr. stressed that the law banning foreigners from participating in political activities in…
Malacañang on Thursday, April 19, stressed that foreigners are prohibited by law to engage in any political activity in the country. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, Jr. in a Palace press briefing mentioned this prohibition in relation to President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s order to conduct a probe against Australian nun Sister Patricia Fox. Roque said the…
President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday led the change of command rites of the Philippine National Police and renewed his warning against those involved in illegal drugs. “Before acknowledging everybody and anybody, I’d like to just issue a warning, not give, but issue talaga. That kayong mga pulis nasa droga, nasa kidnap for ransom kung ano-anong…
The Embassy of Israel and the Embassy of Hungary, in cooperation with the University of Santo Tomas, mounted an exhibition titled “Beyond Duty” dedicated to Holocaust survivors and diplomats recognized as Righteous Among the Nations, with a memorial ceremony for victims of the Holocaust. A screening of the 2016 Academy Award-winning Best Foreign Movie “Son…
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) will allocate approximately P50 billion from its stock rights offering (SRO) on four strategic opportunities that will help the Bank in its expansion in 2018 and in the coming years. “Our client base has grown by about half a million to 8.5 million in 2017. Of all Filipinos…
The construction of New Clark City, a modern metropolis envisioned to be next growth driver in Luzon, is on track, the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) said Monday.This was assured by BCDA President and Chief Executive Officer Vivencio Dizon after meeting with President Rodrigo Duterte about New Clark City, one of the big-ticket projects…
LG SUPPORTS MARAWI. LG Electronics Philippines is donating 200 desktop monitors and 30,000 personal care items to the people of Marawi with the assistance of the Department of Education (DepEd). LG Philippines Managing Director Inkwun Heo (leftmost) turns over the donations to DepEd ARMM Assistant Secretary for Special Programs and Projects Alfhadar Pajiji (center); DepEd…
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…
NEW Year, new resolutions, new life. For some of you, the New Year is a time for reflection, and to realize that changes are needed to be able to lead and live the life you’ve always wanted to lead. Sometimes, divorce happens. The following seeks to address or clarify some common misconceptions about divorce. “What…
IS DEET safe? The ingredient DEET ((N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide) in insect repellents is safe when used according to directions on the container, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). For approval, the EPA requires manufacturers seeking registration of a product to present laboratory data showing safety and efficacy supported by extensive testing on both the short-term…
The U.S. Supreme Court said Tuesday, April 17, that the part of a federal law that allows easier deportation of immigrants was too vague, impeding the Trump administration’s efforts in deporting non-citizens. Bringing in the decision was Justice Neil Gorsuch — President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court appointee — who sided with the court’s four liberal…
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday, April 18, reiterated that he is against the legalization of divorce and dissolution of marriage in the country. Duterte said he could not support House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez’s bill because his daughter, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte, is “not happy” with his proposed law. “I’m sorry but I cannot…
Senator Leila De Lima will remain in detention after the Supreme Court (SC) dismissed her motion for reconsideration on the arrest warrant against her issued by Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court (RTC). In a ruling penned by Associate Justice Presbitero Velasco Jr., the SC upheld the arrest order against the senator, which was issued by Muntinlupa…
The construction of a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) storage facility in Basa Air Base in Pampanga began on Tuesday, April 17. Philippine Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana and United States Ambassador to Manila Sung Kim led the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the warehouse, which is one of five projects under the Enhanced…
President Duterte to new gov’t officials: Resist any temptation President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Tuesday, April 17, called on newly appointed government officials to stand up to any temptation that may hurt their good name. The President administered the mass oath taking of officials from various government offices at the Rizal Hall of Malacañan Palace….
President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday, April 18, commended outgoing Armed Forces of he Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Gen. Rey Leonardo Guerrero for his successful stint in the AFP, including the handling of the Marawi City reconstruction efforts, and announced that Guerrero will be leading the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA). “Alam mo sir, matagal ng…
Settlement among largest in city history The city of Long Beach, California has reached a $2-million settlement with the family of a mentally disabled Filipino-American man who was shot to death at an arcade by city police in 2015. The settlement is said to be among the largest approved by the city in a police…
