Saturday, July 02, 2022
Sunrise in the sunset years
Receiving a senior citizen card is not a ticket to a life of dependence and forgetfulness as the elderly can still become assets to the economy, according to a study conducted under the…
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Korean actor and idol Rowoon meets Filipino fans again
Rowoon is said to be one of the tallest idols in K-pop. I first “met” Rowoon in 2019 during his group SF9’s concert here and I was face-to-face with him for a second during the hi-touch, a mini event where you get to touch palms with K-pop idols and actors. By my estimate, the top of my head reached Rowoon’s chest. Of course, I was not that close to him, hence the word “estimate.” Anyway,…
Geeks on a beach
SAN JUAN, La Union—Located 277 kilometers north of Manila, the province of La Union is considered as the surfing capital of Northern Philippines. It has also been called the “Garden Coast” due to its bountiful botanical gardens. Recently, however, tourists and surfers aren’t the only ones thriving in this community. “There’s a mini migration happening here,” Luis Buenaventura, YGG…
Editorial Cartoon July 01, 2022
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Marcos vows to focus on food sufficiency
“When America sneezes, the world catches a cold.” This phrase is often used to explain that what happens in the US affects the rest of the world. The prognosis is bad: US Inflation surged to 8.6 percent in May, a 40-year high, as the global supply chain crisis and the Ukraine war aggravated supply shortages. Fed Chair Jerome Powell at first characterized surging consumer prices as…
Remembering Princess Diana
Today is Princess Diana’s 61st birthday. She was born on July 1, 1961 to Viscount Johnny Spencer Althorp and Frances Roche. She was raised in Sandringham, a luxurious 20,000-acre estate close to the royal family. They leased one of the royal houses inside the estate and young Diana met and played with the Queen’s sons Prince Andrew and Prince Edward whenever the royal…
Life, not death, separates us from life
Travel across the sea and distances has resumed. There is a sense of the danger easing up. Airports are full once more and people, it appears, do not mind the crowding. While the mask is there to cover our nose and mouth, it has become a remembrance of safety, not an assurance. At cafes, we easily drop these defenses—the conversations up close, the tactility. At meetings, I have developed…
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In Ukraine, entrepreneur’s e-bikes face off against Putin’s war machine
When Daniel Tonkopi founded Delfast in Kyiv, Ukraine, in 2014, he had no intention of building and selling electric bikes. He also never anticipated that his company would be caught up in a war with Russia or that his bikes would become military vehicles. But at 43, Tonkopi, a native of…
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Mayor Vincent L. Soriano: Pakil’s resolute dreamer
Politics beckoned to him at a very young age. While 18-year-old boys spent time partying, enjoying their coming-of-age as young men, Vincent L. Soriano, at 18, was municipal councilor in his hometown of Pakil, a fifth-class municipality in Laguna province. And all the time he was municipal…
Nation
PBBM attends first official military engagement today
The Philippine National Police reported no untoward incident during the inauguration on Thursday of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr., as he has been scheduled to attend today’s 75th anniversary commemoration of the Philippine Air Force, his first official engagement with the…
World
Biggest forex rout since 1997 puts Asia central banks in a dilemma
The surge in the dollar has set Asian currencies on course for their worst quarter since the 1997 financial crisis and created a dilemma for central bankers. Policy makers already grappling with the fastest inflation in decades now face stark choices: forcefully raise borrowing costs to…
Economy
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Covid-19: It just won’t go away
WIMBLEDON, England—Reigning Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic famously decided not to get vaccinated against Covid-19—which prevented him from playing at the Australian Open in January following a legal saga that ended with his deportation from that country,…
Life
All Time Low Live in Manila
For the past decade All Time Low have been a pop-punk mainstay, always with one eye on bigger things – and it’s no secret that Manila’s been aching to have them back. Now, at long last, the clamor has been answered – PULP Live World is excited to announce ALL TIME LOW LIVE IN MANILA, with special guests CHICOSCI, is happening on…
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Got a savings goal? Consider forming a savings circle
A breezy January morning made the mid-30 temperatures feel even chillier. But it was an important day for the young man pushing 30 himself. He was about to face his entire family to ask for a loan to seed his new business idea. He had contributed to the family’s savings circle, but he was…
The next chapter is the ‘Origin Story’
Following the successful release of the adidas City Shop “Manila Hoops” tee collection in collaboration with Filipino muralist and illustrator Jappy Agoncillo, adidas Philippines unveils the next chapter of its hyperlocal collaboration with the featured artist through the launch of the D.O.N…
Join in on the fun of foodpanda’s 8th birthday
Surprises, raffles, and booths await carnival-style in select malls for everyone to enjoy as part of foodpanda’s biggest bash to date from June 17 to July 3. At #8thOurPautasticBirthday, get the chance to pose with Pau-Pau photobooth, experience running on a giant hamster wheel for exclusive…
Why the way we name fathers reminds us we spring from the same well
From ‘dada’ to Darth Vader
Proud Marvel super fan, Iman Vellani, stars in ‘Ms. Marvel’
NEW YORK—Iman Vellani, who stars as Kamala Khan in the new Disney+ series Ms. Marvel, has a conundrum. Now that she’s a part of the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe), does she remove the Marvel posters from the walls of her childhood bedroom or leave them up? “Brie [Larson] is on my wall and…
Celebrating Filipino flavors this June
The rich and unique culinary artistry of the Philippine Northern and Southern regions come to the fore this June at Conrad Manila’s award-winning all-day dining restaurant, Brasseries on 3. “We are delighted to celebrate the diverse gourmet tradition and heritage of the Philippines, as we…
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Juvenile Delinquency in the Philippines: Is Juvenile Justice Fair?
The Philippines, like any other country, suffers from a plethora of social issues perpetuated by poverty and the inability to bridge the gap between social ranks. From the lack of access to good education to widespread unemployment, there are numerous reasons why crime rates continue to…
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