Features
Gov’t planned own news agency 3 years before 1972 Martial Law
March 5, 2018, 8:54 pm
MANILA -- Did you know that in 1970, or nearly three years prior to the birth of the Philippine News Agency (PNA) in 1973, there was already a government proposal to set up its own official news agency? I found this out while clearing a portion of my room of old newspapers and news clippings on… Read More
108-year-old grandma relishes long life with ‘malunggay’, camote tops
March 5, 2018, 4:00 pm
ECHAGUE, Isabela – Reaching the age of 108–and still counting, centenarian Juanita Cariaga of San Miguel, Echague, Isabela considers her longevity as a feat for herself. What is her secret? She told the Philippine News Agency that she has been fond of eating malunggay (horseradish) and camote… Read More
Fine dishes pull Pinoys together
March 4, 2018, 7:17 pm
(Last of 3 parts) CALIFORNIA, USA -- Talking about the restaurant business, the Manila Lechon Restaurant, where everything is cooked under one roof, has endured the test of time. Established in 1995, it is still churning out its best-selling recipe -- the lechon kawali. Filipinos who are fond of… Read More
Bringing Pinoy flavors to CA
March 3, 2018, 4:55 pm
(2nd of 3 parts) CALIFORNIA, USA -- What were the factors that pushed some moneyed and enterprising Filipinos to venture into the super market chain in Southern California? At the time, when the first wave of Filipino immigrants landed in America, they were left with no choice but to scour other… Read More
Pinoy businesses booming amid stiff competition
March 2, 2018, 7:23 pm
(First or 3 parts) CALIFORNIA, USA -- Wherever Filipino immigrants are, they'd always tinker with creative ideas that would somehow allow them to survive the dog-eat-dog competition in their adopted land. And it is no wonder why many are considered survivalists. Secret in their veins? Of course,… Read More
Uniqlo says PH economy growing
March 2, 2018, 1:22 am
Uniqlo unveils its 2018 Spring/Summer collection at One Canvas Event's Place in Chino Roces, Makati Thursday afternoon (March 1, 2018) (Photo by Ma. Cristina Arayata)MANILA -- Japanese clothing brand Uniqlo says the Philippine economy is growing as it unveiled its 2018 Spring/Summer collection… Read More
Putting up an afterschool care program in the PH
January 13, 2018, 4:01 pm
MANILA – A Filipino who earned his postgraduate degree in Australia decided to give back to the Philippines by encouraging kids to stay in school. Roy Ponce, who got his Doctor of Education degree from the University of Melbourne, won in the Excellence in Innovation category of the Australian… Read More
The lighter side of ‘Traslacion 2018’
January 12, 2018, 8:21 pm
ALMOST SURREAL. Filled with scenes of despair, sacrifice, and all other melodramatic show of emotions, the Traslacion is almost surreal. (Photo by Leilani Junio)MANILA -- The annual procession celebrating the Feast of the Black Nazarene in downtown Quiapo in Manila often leaves us with memories of… Read More
Traslacion: What forges a devotee
January 8, 2018, 8:57 pm
The yearly “Traslacion” or movement of the holy image of the Black Nazarene attracts devotees from all walks of life from all over the country, each with his or her own story to tell on the journey they have embarked on towards their own spiritual enlightenment.MANILA -- The yearly… Read More
Beware, December 28 is Holy Innocents’ Day
December 27, 2017, 7:57 pm
MANILA -- By Philippine tradition, it is during the celebration of Holy Innocents’ Day that Filipinos play tricks to friends or neighbors like borrowing money, but with the intention of not paying back. The moment you give the money, they will say, “No hard feelings, no payback. Remember,… Read More
Makati's Festival of Lights dances on 'til Jan. 7, 2018
December 25, 2017, 8:51 pm
MANILA -- One of the most popular Christmas attractions in Metro Manila is the annual Festival of Lights Show at the Ayala Triangle Gardens in Makati City. The event has become a Christmas tradition for Makati residents, visitors, shoppers, and employees of the financial district. The sight of… Read More
The Christmas spectacle on Policarpio Street
December 25, 2017, 5:59 pm
MANILA -- Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet. Wait, we're not talking about the rainbow. We're talking about the different colors of Christmas lights up on display on the quiet Policarpio Street in Mandaluyong City. Policarpio seems like a very long road -- with a mix of old and… Read More
Millennials still prefer traditional Christmas cards over e-cards
December 25, 2017, 1:15 pm
Christmas cards in bookstores. (PNA photo)MANILA -- Holiday e-cards, e-mails, and memes are great, but some millennials say that they still prefer receiving traditional Christmas cards over anything that could be sent at the click of a button simply because it requires more effort to do so. “It… Read More
The 'ube halaya' rush in Malabon
December 24, 2017, 12:59 pm
MANILA -- With Christmas hours away, the mad rush to cook food delicacies like "ube halaya" is now in full swing among old-time Malabon residents. Cooking "ube halaya" is a tough work and is only appreciated by those who literally see the dish prepared and cooked before their very eyes, in the… Read More
Ex-bank employee reveals miraculous healing
December 23, 2017, 4:04 pm
Greg Montes (far right) is shown with his family taking their lunch together in Cubao . Quezon City on Dec. 22 after he miraculously recovered from near-death after his family prayed the Novena of Nuestra Seπora de la Salud (Our Lady of Health). (Photo by Ben Cal) MANILA – "With man this is… Read More
Baguio's 'Christmas House' still delights visitors after 25 years
December 23, 2017, 3:40 pm
BAGUIO CITY -- A “Christmas House” on Brower Road is among the anticipated holiday spectacles here due to its dazzling display of Christmas images, lanterns and lights. Unknown to some people, however, a couple began adorning the house a quarter of a century ago in 1992 to cheer up their… Read More
Beat the Christmas rush, skip the fuss: Shop online!
December 22, 2017, 6:31 pm
Amid the holiday rush, online shops offer Filipino customers a fuss-free alternative to now crowded brick-and-mortar stores with a wide range of local and imported merchandise. (Photo by Leslie Gatpolintan)MANILA -- As Christmas nears, shoppers are rushing to buy gifts online to avoid crowded… Read More
Gift-giving sparks students' hopes in flood-prone Leyte school
December 22, 2017, 4:15 pm
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS) members in Tanauan, Leyte distribute school supplies to children whose learning materials were soaked by 'Urduja'. The activity is part of the annual 'Light the World' campaign of the Church. (Photo courtesy of LDS Tanauan 2nd Ward)TANAUAN,… Read More
A Christmas party for women empowerment
December 21, 2017, 7:38 pm
MANILA -- It was like most Christmas parties around--people having fun with those they've spent the year with, reveling in the dances, songs, games, and even the new fad of self-pampering activities like haircutting, manicure-pedicure, massage, pranic healing, and other alternative healing… Read More
From clothes to local-made mats: Up your gift giving game this 2017
December 21, 2017, 11:39 am
MANILA -- From your usual glossy department store-bought wrappers, this 2017, you can level up your gift presentation game by trying Japan's traditional "furoshiki," the use of cloth as alternative to paper, or by using effort-evident and personalized gift bags made from local and… Read More
