The Philippines will have a new US Ambassador after the US Senate confirmed the appointment of Mary Kay L. Carlson last May 6, 2022, replacing Kristie Kenny. US President Joe Biden nominated Carlson for the post last February. Prior to her nomination, Carlson served as deputy Chief of Mission of the US Embassy in India and Argentina. She held the …
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Mother’s Day is now included among special Filipino traditions because of that indelible mother-children relationships that could not be severed even by long overseas deployment. So, what makes Mother’s Day special for Filipinos? 1. Mother’s Day in the Philippines should be in December Starting the 1920’s, Mother’s Day was traditionally celebrated on the first Monday of December. In 1980, former …
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The World Health Organization estimates that approximately 15 million people died during COVID-19 pandemic between 2020 and 2021, nearly triple the number of deaths officially attributed to the virus. WHO’s estimate of the total pandemic deaths — including lives lost to its effects — puts the number on the broader impact of the crisis. The figure gives a more realistic …
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In the Philippines, Mother’s Day is celebrated with children and their fathers pampering the mothers the whole day, giving gifts – to show gratitude for mothers’ often thankless sacrifices for the family. Historically, the celebration of Mother’s Day dates back to the era of early Romans and Greeks. At that time, they would celebrate the annual spring festival which they …
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Hotel Sogo has come a long way from its humble beginnings, with the opening of four more branches in year 2021. The hotel has 45 branches nationwide located in different key cities, and more in the pipeline. The hotel continues to live by its mission, since its first branch in 1993, of providing accessible and affordable accommodation of excellent standards. …
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Mother’s Day is just around the corner. And just like how you usually prepare for any season, you are probably glued to your screen searching for the best gift for your mom. And, with just a few clicks, you will get suggestions like “72 Unique Gifts for Moms” or “Flowers for Moms.” A fragrant bouquet, a silky dress, a designer …
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The FMCG market is changing rapidly, becoming more digitally-driven as customers are increasingly replacing store visits with on-demand deliveries, using online marketplaces and e-wallets to browse and shop on the spot. With constant innovation and competition among industry leaders likely to accelerate the online transition of more consumers, FMCG players must evolve their eCommerce capabilities in this challenging era. Alexander …
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By Ibarra C. Mateo In full force, after more than two years of being closed due to the Covid19 pandemic, the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ board of trustees, senior executive officials, and employees welcomed the local media on May 4 to announce the CCP’s re-opening to the public soon. “For the past two years, the CCP venues were shut …
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By GEM SUGUITAN Every child has a mother. It could be the biological one, or somebody else who took the role of nurturing the vulnerable little tot until the child is ready to live on his or her own. With the evolving role of motherhood, even single fathers can be mothers, too! Mothers do everything for the child to have …
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Dry season and super hot? Siete Colores got you covered. Anahaw fan-making is one of the oldest home industries in Lopez, Quezon. The forests of the town are replete with anahaw plant Levistonia Rotundifolia or Saribus rotundifolius which are made into different products, abaniko or anahaw fans among the major ones. More than 56 of the 95 barangays in the …
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