UPSIDE: Holidays gifts from a fruitful union
Toward the last quarter of the year, the Biscocho-Murray backyard in the Fruitvale District of Oakland bursts with autumnal scents and hues from plums, apples and pears begging to be harvested. As the weather cools and rains kiss the earth,…
OFFLINE: What is killing MSMEs?
The government has been making a big thing about its supposed help for the country’s micro, small, and medium enterprises or MSMEs. These MSMEs reportedly account for the overwhelming bulk of the country’s businesses and are usually either single proprietorships…
THE OUTSIDER (Melandrew T. Velasco): SMC and PAGCOR team up for Nayong Pilipino property
For younger generations, perhaps Nayong Pilipino does not sound familiar. But for us of the older generation, who hasn’t heard of Nayong Pilipino? Nayong Pilipino was the one place to go to by visiting Filipinos and foreigners who wanted a…
HEALTH & WEALTH: 12 reasons reading books should be your New Year’s resolution
As a book author, columnist and active Evangelist, I’m delighted to read last week an interesting article entitled “12 Reasons Why Reading Books Should Be Part of Your Life.” I would like to share to our readers and the general…
Ilocos, Cagayan, Central Luzon, Calabarzon told to remain on alert amid quakes at Manila Trench
QUEZON CITY – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and Office of Civil Defense have urged local government units (LGUs) in Ilocos, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, and National Capital Region (NCR) to maintain vigilance and implement…
Maris Racal’s film ‘Sunshine’ to make US premiere at Palm Springs International Film Festival
Yes, Maris Racal is invading Hollywood. This as “Sunshine,” a movie where she stars, is part of the prestigious Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) which opened on January 2 and ends on January 13. Director Antoinette Jadaone shared that…
Stock market slips, peso stronger on 2024’s last day of trading
FORT BONIFACIO GLOBAL CITY, Taguig – The local stock market slipped on the last day of trading of the year, while the Philippine peso further strengthened. The Philippine Stock Exchange index slid by 0.16 percent to 6,528.79, while All Shares improved…
Former PBBM advisor blasts Marcos regime for PDIC’s missing billions
By Beting Laygo Dolor, Editor MANILA – The former longtime legal advisor of Ferdinand Marcos Jr. who turned his back on the regime says the president must answer for the P117 billion in missing funds of the Philippine Deposit Insurance…
Sofronio Vasquez set to celebrate ‘The Voice US’ victory in Philippines
Yes, Maria Clara. If plans do not miscarry, a Sofronio Vasquez is returning to the Philippines this January 2025 for a short but sweet homecoming before diving back to work as “The Voice US” Season 26 champ. After his inspiring…
‘It’s Showtime’ airs again in GMA in 2025
GMA Network will keep airing ABS-CBN’s Vice Ganda starrer daily noontime show “It’s Showtime” in 2025! GMA Corp communications confirmed the news to GMA News Online, saying yes “‘It’s Showtime’ will continue to air in GMA in 2025! Maligayang Pasko,…




































