One of the pioneers in herbal medicine unveils its newest natural health product this colds season. Say goodbye to sniffles and hello to wellness! Pascual Laboratories, one of the Philippines’ top pharmaceutical companies, introduces Pelargo, a natural solution to help ease common cold symptoms and keep you feeling your best this cold-weather season. PascualLab, one of the pioneers in phyto …
Read More »A 100-Peso Bet At Casino Plus Changes Mom’s Fate
What started as a small act of leisure at Casino Plus turned into an extraordinary turn of fate for a single mother. Here’s her true story about resilience, luck, and hope for a brighter future. Mother’s Unyielding Determination In a quiet neighborhood, a devoted mother poured her heart into raising her son, navigating the challenges of single parenthood. Her priority …
Read More »BCDA to adopt waste-to-energy technology in Clark
By Jinky Jorgio The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) plans to utilize waste-to-energy technology as a renewable energy source in the Clark Freeport and Special Economic Zone, in line with its goal of fostering smart and sustainable development. The BCDA is now conducting a study for a proposed waste-to-energy facility in an optimal location in Tarlac, which is being …
Read More »Maharlika Highway rehabilitation to be prioritized
The rehabilitation of key sections of the Maharlika Highway in Quezon Province has been prioritized for 2025 to improve road conditions and ensure smoother travel along this vital national rout. Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Quezon 4th District Engineer Rodolfo Florido said the project will cover sections from Malikboy in Pagbilao to Santa Catalina in Atimonan, the town of …
Read More »NGCP remains optimistic on grid projects
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) remains optimistic about keeping its ongoing grid projects on track despite encountering challenges. “Despite challenges being encountered in right-of-way acquisition and permitting, with the support of relevant government agencies, we are optimistic that we are on track to finish these projects in the pipeline,” the NGCP said in a statement last week. The …
Read More »DOTr: Infra projects exempted from election ban
Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Jaime Bautista is confident that the upcoming election ban on government projects will not affect the agency’s big-ticket infrastructure projects. After the first full Cabinet meeting with President Marcos this year, Bautista assured that the DOTr can push through with its activities and projects as these have started long before the election ban. “Iyong election …
Read More »Salceda urges NGCP to undergo national security review
CITING national security issues, a House Committee urged the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) to undergo a “national security review” amid foreign ownership concerns over the country’s grid system. Albay Rep. Jose Ma. Clemente S. Salceda, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, said the NGCP could have violated the Philippine Anti-Dummy law, which bars foreigners from …
Read More »Couple Coco Martin and Julia Montes go aggie
Not only are they publicly showing their real life romance after all these years, Coco Martin and Julia Montes are displaying their love for farming to sustain life. Coco and Julia are advocating the return to agriculture for ordinary Filipinos that include them for sustainable food and economy. According to DragonFruitDepot, Martin and Montes are aggressive and progressive leaders in …
Read More »Showbiz connection of a dearly departed; Dina Bonnevie widowed
Aside from being an elder sister, my late Ate (a term of endearment to an older woman by blood or by affinity) Lily V. Arriero was a confidante in many of my entertainment beat reporting ways. She might not be a fan or as you may say, fond (pun intended), of showbiz news, i.e., hot items (read: gossip) but she …
Read More »Stage musical on Filipinos’ test on spirituality now a movie
Filipino production companies Balin Remjus Inc. and Great Media Productions, Inc. have announced that “Nasaan Si Hesus?,” a play written by the late Nestor U. Torre with music and lyrics by Mrs. Lourdes “Bing” Pimentel, is now a major motion picture. Its ensemble cast is composed of stars that have made a mark in the fields of singing and acting; …
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