Apu Ceto: Gifted of Grace
TODAY, MARCH 9, marks the 89th birthday of Archbishop Emeritus Paciano B. Aniceto. It has also been 12 years since Apu Ceto was succeeded as prelate of the Archdiocese of San Fernando, two years after reaching the mandatory age of retirement at 75. Retired – we wrote here at that time – only from the administration […]
Pagpupugay sa Kababaihan ngayong International Women’s Day
NGAYONG INTERNATIONAL Women’s Day, nararapat lamang na ating kilalanin at parangalan ang mga kababaihang Pilipina na sa iba’t ibang yugto ng ating kasaysayan ay nagpakita ng pambihirang tapang, malasakit, at sakripisyo para sa kalayaan, katarungan, at demokrasya ng ating bayan. Sa panahon ng pakikibaka laban sa mga mananakop na Espanyol, hindi matatawaran ang ambag ng […]
Cebu Pacific marks 30th Year with first aircraft delivery of 2026
Cebu Pacific, the Philippines’ leading carrier, took delivery of its first aircraft of the year – an Airbus A320neo – on March 6, just days before marking its 30th anniversary on March 8. The aircraft arrived in Manila from Airbus’ facility in Toulouse, France and is the first of four A320neos anticipated to join CEB’s […]
KARIKTAN AT SMX MANILA: PAMPANGA’S FASHION AND FURNITURE ARTISTRY IN THE LIMELIGHT
A radiant celebration of Kapampangan creativity unfolded at the Philippine International Furniture Show at the SMX Convention Center Manila, where fashion and furniture converged in a runway showcase titled Kariktan. The event highlighted the refined craftsmanship and design excellence of Pampanga’s leading designers and manufacturers, placing the province’s artistry at the forefront of the national […]
WHEN GLOBAL TENSIONS REACH LOCAL EVENTS Middle East crisis ripples through CL’s economy
GLOBAL CONFLICTS may unfold thousands of kilometers away, but their consequences rarely stay there. When geopolitical tensions rise in the Middle East, the effects ripple through global oil markets—eventually reaching countries like the Philippines, where rising fuel costs influence transportation, prices of goods, and even the way people travel, gather, and celebrate. Recent instability in […]
Kapampangan Artist shines in Madrid Art Week
In Madrid, Spain where the world’s art community gathers each year, Kapampangan visual artist Crystal Pamintuan Tranquilino once again carries the pride of Filipino artistry onto an international platform. Tranquilino is among the featured artists at JUSTMAD Contemporary Art Fair, one of Spain’s major contemporary art fairs held during Madrid Art Week, an annual convergence […]
NLEX Corporation Recognized for Environmental Sustainability
NLEX Corporation was recognized by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) as a Gawad Kabalikat sa Kapaligiran Awardee for its outstanding contributions to environmental stewardship and commitment to sustainability. “Beyond proud and grateful, we see this award as a platform to influence other organizations to join our mission in […]
NACC calls for total ban of Facebook groups used for online child trafficking, exploitation, illegal adoption
QUEZON CITY – The National Authority for Child Care (NACC) called on social media giant Meta PH to immediately remove Facebook groups and user accounts involved in online child trafficking – particularly “online baby selling” –, child exploitation, and illegal adoption. “We call on social media intermediaries, particularly Meta PH, to totally ban groups and […]
SBMA turns over worn-out flags for proper disposal in Bataan
Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño (center) leads the turnover of its worn-out Philippine flags to Barangay Captain Vicielito Balan (2nd from left) of Alion, Mariveles, Bataan, for inclusion in the flag disposal program on March 13 in compliance with Republic Act 8491. Assisting the turnover were SBMA acting-Deputy Administrator […]
PLDT Home strengthens support for women-led enterprises this Women’s Month
With stronger connectivity, AI upskilling, and sustainability programs, PLDT Home is widening the path for women who are reshaping the country’s business landscape. A growing number of women across the Philippines are turning online platforms into full-fledged businesses, reshaping the country’s entrepreneurial landscape in the process. This Women’s Month, PLDT Home highlights this surge and […]