Vacations, while enjoyable, can hardly be considered purely relaxing. It may seem like a much-needed break, but out-of-town trips can take you away from the creature comforts of your daily routine. Going around an unfamiliar city can make for a good time, but it can be draining. Riding in a boat is exhilarating, but losing your valuables to the ocean …

Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commandant, Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan recently honored the brave men and women deployed in Bajo De Masinloc (BDM) during a simple recognition ceremony at Pier 15 Port Area Manila. CG Admiral Gavan bestowed the AWARD OF COAST GUARD BRONZE CROSS MEDAL AND RIBBON to 36 personnel of Barko ng Republika ng Pilipinas (BRP) Malabrigo (MRRV-4402) and …

Barbie celebrated its 65th anniversary by having a pink jeepney roam the National Capital Region and by handing out doll donations. The iconic doll turned 65 last March 9, a day after International Women’s Day and a couple of days before songs from the “Barbie” movie made a mark at the 2024 Oscars. To mark the occasion, the Barbie team …

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is preparing its operating units for heightened alert status from March 23 to April 3, 2024 for the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr)’s Oplan Biyaheng Ayos: Semana Santa 2024.  PCG Commandant, CG Admiral Ronnie Gil L Gavan, directed PCG Districts, Stations, and Sub-Stations to intensify seaborne patrols and safety measures on all ports and waterways.  PCG …

By Boy Villasanta The adage “an ounce of prevention is a pound of cure” should have been applied to the health condition of award-winning actress Jaclyn Jose when she was still alive. Regrettably, it was too late. According to one of his bosom friends, Jaclyn, Mary Jane Santa Ana Guck in real life, couldn’t have died untimely if she had …

The love affair between 2018 Miss Universe Catriona Gray and actor Sam Milby is the most ideal union there could be among celebrities and perhaps as ordinary mortals. Theirs is a perfect combination not only of beauty but intelligence as well. More than that, Catriona has been associated with socio-civic and nationalistic activities like promoting local products and fighting for …

Thanks to the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Film, Broadcast and New Media Division in continuing to bring back screen masterpieces of National Artists to perpetually educate and inspire the multigenerational audiences not only in film appreciation but evaluation if not criticism as well. “Cine Icons” help prepare the moviegoers to understand better the messages of the films across …

What happens when a celebrated visual artist cum filmmaker and an Information Technology (IT) expert collaborate with each other to produce an innovative digital creation? That we have to find out from movie director, scriptwriter and producer and prizewinning painter Bon Labora and IT entrepreneur Charlie Pena. A traditional art form in modern contents and an immersive tech fusion make …

Chery recently celebrated the production of one million Tiggo 2 since its successful debut in 2016. It had already entered South America, North America, Asia, and Africa, including countries such as Chile, Peru, Mexico, the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Kazakhstan, and more, with its excellent product strength and precise market positioning, establishing a global presence.  This is a strong testament to …

Grab Philippines today announced the launch of its Women Program under its social upliftment campaign GrabAsenso that aims to support women in the country to become driver-partners on its platform.  The Women Program is a key pillar of GrabAsenso, a multi-faceted initiative that is geared towards enhancing the lives of Grab driver-, delivery-, and merchant-partners. Leveraging its strong and expansive …