After Rewind, which starred the power couple Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera, the neighborhood movie theater witnessed a historic boom in 2020. With making over ₱915 million worldwide and ranked as the most commercially successful local picture of the year, the film enjoyed an unheard-of appeal. This victory sparked hope for the Philippine film business, which had been reeling with …

For many visitors, food is more than just a need; it’s a window into the soul of a place that provides a means of closer connection with its people and culture. The tastes experienced characterize travel experiences; every meal tells a narrative of history, custom, and daily life. This idea helped me to plan a recent trip to Guangzhou, the …

During a high-stakes Senate hearing scheduled for August 19, 2024, Senator Risa Hontiveros leveled grave charges against Alice Guo, the sacked mayor of Bamban, Tarlac. Hontiveros argued that although Guo had legal problems that ought to have stopped her from leaving the Philippines, she had managed to depart under dubious circumstances. Hontiveros claims that Guo left the Philippines on July …

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) unveiled a startling statistic on Monday: P64 ($1.12) daily for three meals sets the country’s food-poverty level. Seemingly virtually unworkable, this number is shockingly near to the $2.15 (around P123) daily global poverty threshold. The declaration has started a discussion about the reality of living on such a low income and how it affects Filipino …

The UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) declared its active participation in the launch of a Centre for Industrial Competences, an initiative undertaken in cooperation with BRICS countries and the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), in a major step to improve global industrial capability. This new center offers a strong forum for the sharing of skills, knowledge, …

Often called Jokowi, Indonesian President Joko Widodo is likely to reorganize his cabinet in a dramatic gesture stressing his determination to assure a perfect hand-off of power in the latter run of his presidency. Jokowi’s restructure is considered as both a strategic and symbolic act meant to ensure stability and continuity during a period of political change, as he gets …

Environmentalists marched themselves to a lock on Sunday at the Port of Amsterdam, stopping the arrival of a cruise ship for several hours with great boldness. With its thousand cabins, the ship in issue, the “Serenade of the Seas,” was on route to a well-liked tourist location when its path was suddenly cut off. By preventing an oil tanker from …

An urgent advisory issued by the Philippine Embassy in Lebanon advises all Filipino residents of the Middle Eastern country to immediately flee in an unheard-of manner. The growing tensions between Israel and Hezbollah have created an uncertain and dangerous environment even as an all-out confrontation looms big. The embassy’s advice is clear: as the safety of Filipinos comes first, leaving …

With its “URGreen Upcycling Uniform Campaign,” Universal Robina Corporation (URC) Thailand has made a noteworthy leap forward in an era when sustainability is no more only an option but a need. This project is a bold statement of business responsibility and environmental care rather than only a recycling one. URC Thailand is not only lowering its carbon footprint but also …

Because blood pressure usually shows no symptoms until major damage has already happened, it is sometimes referred to as the “silent killer.” Characterized by the constant force of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries, this disorder can silently cause kidney failure, heart disease, and stroke. Regular blood pressure monitoring is essential to preserving ideal health all your life …