Divine echoes
THERE is a restlessness in many of us, one that makes us think about life and questions the varied facets of human existence. It’s a divine restlessness because it urges…
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Can’t pay your student loans?
THE cost of a college education has spiraled out of control for most families. In the last 10 years, student loan debt has sharply risen from $240 billion to $1…
Filipino journalist among Pulitzer Prize winners for coverage of Duterte’s war on drugs
Pulitzer Prizes were once again announced on Monday, April 16, entering the second decade of awarding excellence in newspaper journalism, literary achievements, and musical composition. Among this year’s list…
President Duterte to attend 32nd ASEAN Summit in Singapore next week
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte will be working with other ASEAN leaders in putting an imprint towards the realization of ASEAN Vision 2025, including the deliverables of the Philippines’ chairmanship last…
It’s Official! LG is the World’s Best-Selling OLED TV Brand
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…
Linda M. Mayo: an instinctive mom and prototypical community leader
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…
Tony Award-winning producer’s new show opens on Broadway
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…
10 Things About Rich Tu
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…
DESIGNER, ILLUSTRATOR, ARTIST: Rich Tu on mentoring and inspiring the next generation
“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 —…
Marcos camp to Robredo: Stop tainting PET’s integrity
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…
SC to rule on Sereno quo warranto in May
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….
Palace denies crackdown on foreign critics of Duterte admin
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…
Palace: Foreigners cannot engage in political activity
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…
President Duterte reiterates tough stance vs illegal drugs during PNP event
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…
UST, Embassies of Israel, Hungary, commemorate Holocaust through exhibition, memorial ceremony, film screening of “Son of Saul”
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…
BPI earmarks P50 billion on four strategic priorities in 2018
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…
New Clark City construction on track – BCDA
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…
LG HELPS IGNITE THE YOUNG MINDS OF MARAWI
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)….
May 2018 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…
California divorce 101
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…
Insect Repellents
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,…