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Now, Piñol warns of rice glut as imports to arrive at harvest
AGRICULTURE Secretary Emmanuel F. Piñol said on Monday that the country may have to grapple with an oversupply of rice, as the schedule of arrival of additional rice imports coincided with the harvest season,...
1st day of Boracay dry run went very well–DOT chief
BORACAY Island partially reopened on Monday to receive some guests for its 10-day dry run conducted by the interagency Task Force Boracay.
Sixty-eight resorts with 3,519 rooms are participating in the dry-run. Only 19 tourists, mostly...
Oil firms back excise tax hike’s suspension
OIL firms gave a thumbs-up to a looming oil tax hike suspension, saying this will help soothe the plight of consumers who continue to feel the sting of inflation.
Independent Philippine Petroleum Companies Association (Ippca)...
‘Kid-glove handling of smugglers, cartels impaired tax reform’
DEFECTS in the provisions and enforcement of the tax reform of the government have left people...
In DFA transition, ‘friends to all, enemy to none’ stays
FOREIGN Affairs Secretary Alan Peter S. Cayetano said he will relinquish his post to his...
Jimenez quits source code review panel after laptop incident
COMMISSION on Elections (Comelec) Spokesman James B. Jimenez announced on Monday his resignation as the Focal...
Angel Locsin is now a bag designer
Throughout its 130 years of global existence, Avon has always been synonymous with female empowerment, entrepreneurship and optimism for women.
Good nutrition starts now
Mondelez Philippines, the snacking company behind Tang powdered beverages, Eden cheese, mayonnaise and Cheez Whiz spread to name a few, aims to help develop students' well-being through its Joy Schools Program.
What is co-branding?
If there’s one sweeping change in entrepreneurship today, it is the synergy among business organizations to come up with collaborations and partnerships to cater their clientele better.
[email protected]: Forward-Looking
United we stand
SINGAPORE—The last two decades have been challenging to the global markets but 10 economies of...
Savoy Hotel Boracay Newcoast
Nothing beats a perfect getaway in this beautiful island of Boracay. Filipinos and foreign travelers...
How a third-generation family is taking their business to new heights
While the economy is dominated by family businesses, many tend to be short-lived. Few even...
Mangudadatu sees conviction in Maguindanao massacre case within 6 months
Esmael “Toto" Mangudadatu said he expects that the people responsible for the Maguindanao Massacre, which...
Ex-VP leaves fate of feuding Binays to voters
"I will let the people of Makati decide.”
This was the statement of former Vice President Jejomar...
DOJ chief reminds Trillanes’s camp to observe sub judice rule
Say it with flowers, as an adage goes. But in this instance, the justice secretary...
Customs turns over seized clothes and shoes to DSWD
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has turned over to the Department of Social Welfare and...
Gordon says more government officials could be involved in P8.7-B ROW scam
The chief prober in the Senate inquiry into the P8.7-billion road right-of-way (ROW) scam moved...
Residents themselves monitor progress of infrastructure projects in Tawi-tawi
DAVAO CITY - Residents in the island province of Tawi-Tawi in southwest Mindanao are keeping...
Govt probes irregularities in Boracay workers’ fund
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said authorities are now investigating possible cases of...
Environment police present at Boracay reopening dry run
SOME 30 environment law enforcers will be deployed by the government on Boracay Island to...
Two Iligan City traders nabbed for ‘hoarding’
THE government has seized 40,000 bags of rice in four warehouses and arrested two Iligan...
LGUs told to adopt local FOI system
THE Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has directed local government units (LGUs)...
What to keep in mind when buying compliance technology—what to look for
Compliance and Ethics Management are entering our organizations more and more, whether we like it...
Three kittens: A business fable
IN a pet orphanage, three kitten friends are talking to each other.
“I heard there’s someone...
Economist urges government to hike cash transfers to the poor after TRAIN law
The Duterte administration should increase its cash transfer program under the Tax Reform for Acceleration...
16 foreign firms want to partner with local electric co-ops to form clean-energy mini grids
SIXTEEN foreign firms have expressed interest to partner with electric cooperatives to put up clean-energy...
Government to cut down infrastructure spending if fuel excise tax hike suspended
THE Department of Finance (DOF) said the government may have to cancel some infrastructure expenditures...
Asian cities challenge American dominance in venture capital
The US is losing its edge as the world’s foremost destination for venture capital investment, a new...
The $12-billion hotpot fortune cooked up by a Chinese foursome
China’s passion for spicy hotpot has served up four new mega-rich entrepreneurs.
Haidilao International Holding Ltd....
Entrepreneur asks government to promote leisure boating in PHL
Boat builder-cum-entrepreneur Angelo Olondriz is urging the government to help private groups working to promote the...
Executive coaches explain how entrepreneurs can sustain and grow their businesses
Running and growing a business requires being the right person for the job – something...
Filipina entrepreneur Malou Villarreal reaps award, recognition in the Land Down Under
"A sleeping baby is a happy baby, and a happy baby is a happy family.” With this as her guiding inspiration, a Filipino-Australian emerged to be a successful entrepreneur in a foreign land.
Pence’s China speech seen as portent of ‘new Cold War
BEIJING—Vice President Mike Pence’s accusations in a stinging speech last Thursday warning of a tougher...
Virtus Awards Celebrates the Best and Brightest in Hotel Sales
The quest for excellence, creativity and innovation among the Hospitality Sales and Marketing professionals continues....
Top sales and marketing professionals in the hospitality industry share success stories at Virtus
Christine Ann Ibarreta, president of the Hotel Sales and Marketing Association (HSMA) Philippines, wanted 10...
Flashback: The Anita Hill hearings compared to today
By Mikayla Bouchard & Marisa Schwartz Taylor | New York Times News Service
As nominees to...
Rabies-free Philippines by 2020
The pet industry in the Philippines is considerably growing, as more and more Filipinos today...
4 ways busy people sabotage themselves
YOU’VE left an important task undone for weeks. It’s hanging over you, causing daily anxiety....
You have to stop canceling and rescheduling things. Really.
By Whitney Johnson
Why do any of us say we will do things and then fail...
Is office politics a white man’s game?
By Michelle King, David Denyer & Emma Parry
Love it or hate it, office politics is...
How to talk to a grieving customer
By Megan Devine
When Matt drowned in a fast-moving river, it fell to me to cancel...
If You Position Products as a Set, People Are More Likely to Buy Them All
Just how far are people willing to go to achieve “completeness”? Recent research I conducted...
Round of talks ends sans Brexit pact ahead of summit
BRUSSELS—A flurry of talks between Britain and the European Union ended on Sunday without a...
China preparing for all risks in currency policy, says PBOC
China’s central bank is considering a range of risks in its currency policy, including a...
UN report: Banned Somali charcoal exports pass through Iran
UNITED NATIONS—Banned charcoal exports from Somalia are thriving, generating millions of dollars a year for...
Global finance chiefs urge trade war solution as Bali talks wrap
Global finance chiefs used the closing sessions of talks in the tropical resort of Bali...
Lagarde sees market volatility ahead amid global trade risks
Policy-makers should prepare for more market volatility amid further financial tightening and “choppy” waters in...
Carlos aims high
Jobim Carlos tries to cap a sterling Philippine Golf Tour (PGT) season with a victory...
Butler practices again with Wolves
MINNEAPOLIS—Jimmy Butler is still suiting up for the Minnesota Timberwolves, with the opener three days...
Eliminated squads seek graceful exits
FOUR teams eliminated from Final Four contention take the floor on Tuesday with nothing in...
Rising from crisis
ROME—Italy is finally showing signs of emerging from its crisis, nearly a year after failing...
Who would listen? Who would care?
By Eddie Pells | The Associated Press
TWO men stood together, utilizing the worldwide platform that...
Gandhi’s life celebrated in Manila, rest of the world
AS a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, October 2 was declared “International Day of Nonviolence” as...
Unified Germany: ‘Reliable partner on global, bilateral issues’
THE Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Philippines Dr. Gordon Kricke and...
Switzerland contributes to Phil. Red Cross for Ompong
SHORTLY after the devastating onslaught of Typhoon Ompong (international code name Mangkhut), Switzerland immediately lent...
PHL, Spain to hold academic, scientific, cultural exchanges
MADRID—Ambassador of the Philippines to Spain Philippe J. Lhuillier and Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM)...
Awarding of foreign-backed transpo projects
Undersecretary for Administration and Finance Garry V. de Guzman (left) formalizes the Department of Transportation’s...
‘Mission: PHL’ opens embassy nominations for Project of the Year
THE BusinessMirror is enjoining all embassies, consulates, as well as economic and cultural offices to...
Diplomatic, expat community; govt agencies show enthusiastic support for ‘Mission: PHL’
AMBASSADORS and representatives of the nation’s diplomatic circle, including executives and officials of government agencies,...
Neda in ‘Mission: PHL’
Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto M. Pernia (seated, right) and BusinessMirror Publisher T. Anthony C. Cabangon (seated, left)...
Fourth Industrial Revolution: Are we there yet?
As the fourth industrial revolution sweeps the West, pundits are antsy. Many are also worried...
Industrial cybersecurity in the Internet age: Lessons and opportunities
SOCHI, Russia—Mouse: the one thing feared by elephants and the world’s largest companies today. Just...
Global financial crisis 10 years after: PHL learned lessons well
ONE word made nil the nesting egg of Wilson Ramirez, one of many Filipino and...
The inflation train: Are policy-makers all on board?
EVERY scoop of rice that canteen owner Lolit Gogolin puts on a customer’s plate is getting costlier as inflationary pressures increase every day.
‘Workers’ Spring’ looms amid government bias against labor-only contracting
THE seeds of a “Workers’ Spring” have been sown on the fertile garden of labor-only...
‘First Man’ blasts off behind ‘Venom,’ ‘A Star Is Born’
LOS ANGELES—The Neil Armstrong film First Man settled for a third-place landing at the North...
Tennessee Williams made paintings. They were about love and loss, too.
KEY WEST, Florida—In 1941 Tennessee Williams arrived here to dry out in a little cottage...
Tana French is at her suspenseful best in ‘The Witch Elm’
THE title tree in The Witch Elm (Viking), Irish writer Tana French’s best and most...
Natcos and cosplay
THE craziness that is our international pageant campaign started in a rousing way with the...
Philippine cinema takes center stage in Busan
THE Philippines was the “country of focus” at the recently concluded Busan International Film Festival...
For Dominic Roco, acting is life
IN JP Habac’s I’m Drunk, I Love You, Dominic Roco played the gay best friend...
‘House With a Clock in Its Walls’ ticks to No. 1 in theaters
By Jake Coyle | The Associated Press
NEW YORK—The gothic family fantasy The House With a...
When art and music share the spotlight
TRAGEDY can sometimes lead to rebirth. In 2000 the then 28-year-old Maningning Miclat jumped to her death from the seventh floor of a building in Far Eastern University (FEU), where she worked as a professor.
Gwen Zamora comes out of her cocoon
ONE doesn’t go to see Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral expecting the fire and bull-headedness of...
With ‘The Nun,’ Warner Bros.’ winning streak continues
By Lindsey Bahr | The Associated Press
LOS ANGELES—The horror movie The Nun has topped the...
Photo exhibit documents revival of Polish Jewish life
By Vanessa Gera | The Associated Press
WARSAW, Poland—American photographer Chuck Fishman was just 21 when...
Huge sea-life sculptures made from ocean’s plastic trash
By Janet McConnaughey | The Associated Press
NEW ORLEANS—Huge sculptures of sea life are dotted about...
Silly old bear: Exhibition explores world of Winnie-the-Pooh
By Kate Brumback | The Associated Press
ATLANTA—A new exhibition in Atlanta celebrates Winnie-the-Pooh, wandering through...
22 world records set at Christie’s Rockefeller auction
By Verena Dobnik | Associated Press
NEW YORK—Twenty-two world records have been set at a Christie’s...
Modesto finds his ‘Bliss’
THE dictionary defines “bliss” as joy, contentment and is generally associated with peace of mind and...
Bots of the Internet, reveal yourselves!
Robert M. Hertzberg’s hatred of bots is personal.
Hertzberg is a state senator from California and...
Kaseya offers new backup solution for local SMBs
MULTINATIONAL Kaseya has launched its integrated backup system to help various industries in the Philippines...
The future of history
WHEN Heneral Luna came out in 2015, I honestly didn’t expect much. Our historic excursions...
Google brings camera twists, bigger screens to Pixel phones
NEW YORK—Google’s new Pixel phones mirror an industry trend toward lusher, bigger screens and add...
Asian stars meet with Filipino fans
THESE days, it’s not impossible to see our favorite foreign stars visiting the Philippines. Sometimes,...
A restaurant, a bar and a café…all teeming with character (literally!)
Hotel Celeste, on the occasion of its 10th anniversary, spills over the vibrant and elegant...
Dishes That Feed More: Restaurants Against Hunger
The business of restaurants, including the coverage of it, the food scene, etc., can be...
Pan-fried cashew-crusted tilapia fillet and asparagus spears with honey mustard sauce
Ingredients:
300g tilapia fillet (or any choice of fish fillet)
oil
panko bread crumbs
cashew nuts, crushed
fresh parsley, chopped
2...
Chocolate sans rival
Ingredients:
Meringue Layers
10 pcs large egg whites, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp cream of tartar
1/3...
Easy blini with red caviar
Ingredients:
For the pancakes
2 pcs large eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup sugar
4 cups warm fresh...
NG, Unicef launch ‘Situational Analysis of Children in PHL’
OVER the past decades, the Philippines has made significant strides toward realizing child rights, especially...
iAcademy to offer B.S. Cloud Computing next school year
THE recent cyber attacks reported worldwide have convinced the local academe and the private sector...
Davao gets P150-M China education aid
DAVAO CITY—The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines donated P150 million for the construction of 13...
Muntinlupa extends P5-million scholarship fund for Marawi students
MUNTINLUPA City has extended a P5-million scholarship fund to support the Marawi siege victims. This...
Edukasyon.ph, DLSU launch online scholarship program
EDUCATION tech start-up Edukasyon.ph and De La Salle University (DLSU) Science Foundation recently launched Project Layag,...
Govt taps Maynilad for Marawi water rehab
THE government has brought in Maynilad Water Services Inc. to boost the Marawi rehabilitation effort.
In a...
Kalibo town enhances anti-plastic ordinance
KALIBO, Aklan—The Sangguniang Bayan of Kalibo is currently drafting a legislation that enhances its plastic...
Climate change undermining global efforts to eradicate hunger
UNITED NATIONS—The United Nations warned last month that the accelerating impacts of climate change—”already clearly...
Manila Water ramps up programs on used-water management
MANILA Water consistently intensifies its campaign toward proper wastewater management in Metro Manila’s East Zone through...
Most natural disasters caused by man’s abuse of environment
BANGKOK, Thailand—Contrary to what most government agencies would like people to believe, natural disasters are...
New species of land snail, micro mollusk found in Cebu
The tiniest snail in the world might be in the mountains of Argao, Cebu. This...
Philippines participates in 4th illegal wildlife trade meet in U.K.
The United Kingdom government, through the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Department for International Development and...
PCAARRD funds project to survey vulnerable ecosystems in Eastern Visayas
PALO, Leyte—The Philippine Science High School (PSHS) in Eastern Visayas Campus emphasized the importance of...
Saving endangered species through social marketing
MEET “Barry,” “Pawi” and “Debbie.” They are the three mascots representing the flagship species of the...
Seed sources for ‘tamayuan’ tree to be put up to boost greening
THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) will put up seed sources for the tamayuan...
Jesus asks for self-surrender
The gospel of today’s Mass tells us how, as Jesus was leaving the city, a...
Pope Francis calls for a youth synod ‘anointed by hope’
VATICAN—Pope Francis began the synod on young people on October 3 with a homily calling...
Our Lady of the Rosary
First of two parts
Saint Pope Pius V declared October 7 as the Feast of Our...
Divorce is contrary to God’s plan
The gospel of today’s Mass shows us Jesus teaching the multitudes that had come from...
Interfaith women’s forum: How are PHL children?
The high incidence of poverty in the Philippines causes many problems, with the children suffering...
To exfoliate or not to exfoliate: Are you overwashing your face?
Face cleansing used to be the most boring part of a skin-care regimen. Want bells...
PHL to host Asean science ministers meeting
Science ministers of Asean member-states and other key leaders in the region are set to...
DOST’s 1st Bantog Awards recognize science journalists
The winners in the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) first Bantog Awards pose with...
PHILAAST awards 6 scientists
Six Filipino scientists in different fields were awarded for their dedication to the service for...
When earthquakes liquefy soil, devastation can follow
Liquefaction, which Indonesian officials said last Monday had destroyed several thousand homes in and around...
Meanderings of a business and thin spaces traveler
Part One
SEPTEMBER is an epic time for business travel for me and, over a span...
Mindanao’s northern lights
DON’T let embassy travel advisories and unsavory news stories about Mindanao deprive you the opportunity...
A view to a thrill
Story & Photos by Bernard L. Supetran
SEASONED travelers, almost always, would look for three things...
A ‘baluarte’ of culture and environment
THIS month wraps up a nostalgic visit for me in paradise, Sumilon. Very few could...
Sandbox raises the bar with two new attractions
Story & photos by Randy S. Peregrino
SURROUNDED by Pampanga’s vast plains and mountain ranges is...
Five things to consider when looking for a new home
One of the biggest investments you can make is buying a new home. More than...
The Rise of Arcovia City
Artists visualize their ideas before bringing their masterpieces to fruition. Engineers and architects take careful...
DBP grants P4.5-billion loan for 2 Cebu building projects
STATE-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) recently announced it has granted a total of...
Step into Erwan and Nico’s cool office
ALONG Chino Roces Avenue in Makati is an unassuming building that houses perhaps one of...
F.D.R.E. 2019: Futurism, disruption, resilience and emergence
THIS year marks the fifth anniversary of my column, First Dibs in Real Estate, and...
Once Upon A Time, A Diamond Hotel Halloween Event
In a land of princesses, villains, elves, dragons, and where heroes save the day, you...
A toast to forever at Marco Polo Ortigas Manila
Begin the next chapter of your life by celebrating the most memorable day with Marco...
Top sales and marketing professionals in the hotel and tourism industry to be honored at 2018 Virtus Awards
"To be the biggest and most prestigious awards event of the Philippines hotel sales and...
Metro Manila forum bares tourism challenges, solutions
Recently, the Department of Tourism highlighted the importance of community engagement in its push for...
‘Charming Beijing’ Bridges Manila and Beijing through Tourism
On September 21, the Beijing Municipal Commission of Tourism Development successfully brought once more the...
Isuzu Gencars launches modern jeepney as it celebrates 40th anniversary
Isuzu Gencars celebrates its 40th anniversary with another achievement to be proud of. Last June...
Gencars a reliable partner of Isuzu through the years
The establishment of Gencars Inc. came about in the late 1970s. It was one of...
5-Star Service Division upgrades skills
Isuzu Gencars Service Division promises to hold on to its name as a 5-Star Service...
Pioneers recall how it was in the early days of Gencars
A company’s stability relies on the quality of people it keeps. On its 40th year,...
Isuzu Gencars holds unique distinction as provider of Popemobile
In January 2015, Isuzu Gencars became part of the historic visit of His Holiness Pope...
World’s oldest barber is 107 and still cutting hair full time
NEW WINDSOR, New York—Anthony Mancinelli shook out a barber towel and welcomed the next customer...
William Baker, who righted a US Army wrong from 1906, dies at 86
IN the late-1930s, in rural Georgia, a former slave told his grandson a story about...
Iloilo City elderly get own ambulance
ILOILO CITY—Senior citizens in this city have expressed appreciation over the move of the local...
Soccsksargen bags 5 DSWD ‘Bayani Ka! Awards’ in 2018
COTABATO CITY—An indigenous peoples’ (IPs) leader and four volunteer groups from Region 12 (Soccsksargen) have...
Private-sector campaign for Pinoys abroad launched to spur tourism-industry growth
CREATIVE Travel and Tour International (CTTI) officially launched a private sector- led tourism campaign called...
Tulip of Sinai
(Thanks to Sir Muhammad Iqbal)
The grains of sand bound
The land like skin.
I walk alone in...
Mother and Child
The children know
where they belong
on your body
As babies
they fit just right
in the cradle of your...
I am the Moon
I am the moon
I glow where there is darkness
But only in fractions
You see a crescent...
2018 Nick Joaquin Literary Awards winners honored
Three women took home the bacon at the 2018 Nick Joaquin Literary Awards on September...
Give Us This Day
THE water canon hits me like a crashing wave upon the rocks. It feels like...
Ex-bootlegger makes billions navigating Putin’s booze barriers
RUSSIA’S very sober president, Vladimir Putin, has spent 18 years erecting barriers to selling alcohol...
Kaspersky Lab warns freelancers vs. RATs
CYBERCRIMINALS love people in HR departments, because their job includes opening files that come from...
American schools are tackling ‘bro’ culture. The Kavanaugh case shows why that’s hard to do.
A barrage of lurid accounts of hard drinking and partying lobbed against Supreme Court nominee...
35-year-old unknown creates world’s most valuable start-up
WHEN Zhang Yiming first shopped the idea of a news aggregation app powered by artificial...
Operator of homegrown gamers’ hub opens new outlet in Antipolo
NETWORK gaming operator TheNet.Com (TNC) Inc. opened its new shop in Antipolo, the most populous...
Grindcore band Maticrust rocks the desert, Europe
MANY Filipinos have gone abroad to work not only to support their families, but also...
97.9 Home Radio 24 years strong
MORE than a year since shifting back to the adult-contemporary/easy-listening format, mainly due to popular...
Celebrating triumph for a “friend of music”
INVEST your energy for a worthy cause! Friends of the actor and music producer Merck...
‘Mr. Pure Energy’ gives back
JUST three months after his double health scare, Gary Valenciano is back to doing what...
OPM for a united cause
AIMED at bringing together both mainstream and independent artists in one venue, a gig was...
