By Rose de la Cruz Just recently, my millennial kids were discussing about their generation and those of succeeding ones (Gens Y, Z and Alpha) and the different characteristics, skills and concerns. The views and preoccupations of Gens Y, Z and Alpha are about socio-civic disparities and climate change and how they could help ease the impact of climatic aberrations. …
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By Robert Andaya FORMER PBA player James Martinez did it again. Now with the Chaophraya Thunders, Martinez added another accolade to his career by earning the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award for Point Made in the Thailand Basketball League. Martinez emerged as the top pick, surpassing Macky Acosta of the Suphanburi Mammoth, Marvin Lee of the Bangkok Tigers, and Pryimak …
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BINI, SunKissed Lola, Denise Julia, other artists to perform live Globe is gearing up to inspire the Filipino youth with G FEST 2024, an electrifying three-leg event in Manila, Iloilo, and Davao that blends music and creativity to inspire courage and unleash self-expression. This year’s G FEST, part of the annual G Day festivities marking the iconic Globe prefix 0917, …
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BingoPlus, your comprehensive entertainment platform in the country and provider of your favorite tongits, bingo, and perya games, swung into the golfing fun at three recent tournaments: the 8th Investment House Association of the Philippines (IHAP) Cup, the 3rd Annual Macario U. Te. Sr. Memorial Cup at the Manila Golf and Country Club, and the NextGen 2nd Play it Forward …
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By Rose de la Cruz Every country dreams of economic growth. Some manage to attain even minimal growth while most don’t because of obstacles like geopolitical tensions, inflationary pressures, weak currencies and other factors. The Philippines undoubtedly managed to grow this year– though a US-based think tank– Global Source Partners Country Analysts Diwa Guinigundo and Wilhelmina Manalac– called it a …
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By Rose de la Cruz Even without a typhoon— high tides, habagat and steady rainfall during rainy season– much of Metro Manila and surrounding provinces go under flood because of changing climate and the fact that many parts of Manila and suburbs are below sea level. And for the third straight year, the country has remained the most at-risk from …
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By Rose de la Cruz Piqued by criticisms hurled by public officials of the meticulous scrutiny by the House at the ongoing hearings for the 2025 budget and how previous funds have been spent by national departments and state agencies, Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez warned that the Chamber would adopt a zero tolerance for those who undermine accountability while conveniently …
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SM Supermalls is ringing in the holiday spirit with its 100 Days of Joy countdown, spreading cheer and generosity all over the Philippines. Every day from September 16 to December 25, SM will be giving back to the shoppers and communities that have made the malls a joyful place all year round. With 86 malls nationwide, SM is proud to …
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MR.DIY, your go-to store for big and small family needs has once again stepped up as a beacon of hope, extending its hand to families who have been severely impacted by Typhoon Carina. With the devastation still fresh, MR.DIY, through its partnership with World Vision, has committed to providing much-needed relief to over 4,000 families in the hardest-hit areas of …
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MANILA, PHILIPPINES – MR.DIY is thrilled to announce its latest promotion, FUNalo FAMILYhan Weekends, designed to make shopping even more rewarding for families. From August 9 to September 30, 2024, customers who spend a minimum of Php1,000 in a single receipt at any participating MR.DIY store will have the chance to win fantastic prizes through a fun pick-a-prize game. Turn …
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