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Over 5,000 rooms now available for booking in Boracay come October 26
MORE resorts on Boracay Island have been allowed to reopen on October 26.
A list released by the Department of Tourism (DOT) on Friday showed the newly accredited popular resorts include: Alta Vista de Boracay...
S.R.P. set for metro markets
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) has come up with the suggested retail price (SRP) on rice for Metro Manila markets after industry stakeholders approved the price matrix set for implementation on October 23.
Agriculture Secretary...
DOF: Big, profitable firms got P86-billion tax perks
THE Department of Finance (DOF) has determined that the government gave away P86.3 billion worth of income-tax incentives to firms that paid out a total of P141.8 billion combined in dividends to their respective...
DFA calls 3rd BCM meeting of Philippines and China ‘productive and fruitful’
The Philippines and China convened the Third Meeting of the Bilateral Consultation Mechanism (BCM) on...
BOI-listed investments for 9 months up 19.3%
INVESTMENTS registered with the Board of Investments (BOI) rebounded heavily in September, and the agency...
Neda wants to review bid to suspend oil excise tax
IN light of the recent slowdown in the increase in international oil prices, the National...
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...
NPA rebels ambush FDA chief’s convoy in CamSur, 3 cops dead, 3 others wounded
Suspected New People’s Army (NPA) rebels ambushed on Thursday a security team assigned to the...
Sanctions eyed vs nuisance bets
Sen. Sherwin T. Gatchalian moved on Thursday to amend the Election Code and impose sanctions...
DND seeks to boost capacity in dealing with Congress
The Department of National Defense (DND) held its first-ever seminar-workshop to capacitate its officers and...
Marina puts finishing touches on ten-year maritime development agenda
The government is close to completing its decadelong maritime industry development program, an initiative that...
East Asia and Pacific, including PHL, among best performers in shared prosperity–WB
THE East Asia and Pacific region, which includes the Philippines, was one of the best...
E-tricycle donation to benefit Boracay tribal group – DOE
The Department of Energy (DOE) will donate 200 electric tricycles (e-trikes) units that will provide...
Presidential daughter ends speculation on Senate run, files for reelection as Davao City mayor
DAVAO CITY – This city’s mayor, Sara Duterte-Carpio, ended speculation on a likely run for...
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...
RCBC joins industry forum on the future of payment for Filipinos with ePiso
RCBC took part in the recent The Future of Finance, Philippines 2018 conference with the...
DOST says it will dismantle own monorail system in UP
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) will dismantle the monorail commuter system it built...
IC issues guidelines for insurance Web aggregators
THE Insurance Commission (IC) has issued a circular letter enumerating the rules in line with...
Learning from associations in China
I WAS in Beijing last week as a panelist in the first China Congress for...
Petron can sell gas to PNOC at discount
PETRON Corp., the country’s largest oil company, said on Thursday that it could extend to...
‘Entreprenerd’ brings virtual reality tool to Pinoy learners
This “entreprenerd” is setting a new trend in classrooms, museums and training programs where one...
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...
After more than 6 decades, Rex Book Store continues to flourish in a competitive business landscape
In 1955 Jovita Buhain’s Rex Book Store, which was then engaged in the importation, distribution...
Joeben Tai: Manila’s rising condo and real-estate ‘taipan’
His fascination with city skyscrapers was the force-at-play for Joeben Tai to venture into the country’s...
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....
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...
China may have accrued $5.8 trillion in hidden debt with ‘titanic’ risks
China’s local governments may have accumulated 40 trillion yuan ($5.8 trillion) of off-balance sheet debt,...
North and South Korea to break ground on inter-Korean railroad
SEOUL, South Korea—North and South Korea continued their push for peace on Monday with high-level...
Veiled Saudi threat boosts oil prices already moving toward $100 a barrel
The global oil market that’s already being squeezed by US sanctions on Iran is now...
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...
Prospect of Trump-Xi meeting seen easing trade war tensions
BEIJING—With China and the United States opening the door to a meeting next month between...
A.I.B.A. saga continues
LAUSANNE, Switzerland—The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has set an October 30 target to...
Keino hands himself over to police to face corruption case
NAIROBI, Kenya—Running great Kip Keino handed himself over to police in Kenya on Thursday and...
Leaders Ateneo, Adamson U take on separate opponents
LEADERS Ateneo and Adamson University face separate foes on Saturday with hopes of widening their...
Teeing it up for Down
In every cell in the human body there is a nucleus, where genetic material is...
Mondilla averts winless season, snares Luisita crown
TARLAC – Clyde Mondilla checked a season-long slump with a big victory in the final...
Building connections through the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) is proud of the strong network...
Austria spearheads lomography exhibit
THE Embassy of Austria in Manila, in partnership with Lomography, SOS Children’s Villages Philippines, Sunny16...
Government seeks deeper engagement with EU, member-states
Outgoing Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter S. Cayetano in the past week underscored the need...
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)...
Neglected tropical diseases, HIV remain silent killers in PHL
THERE are worse things than death: the slow and torturous path to the end of...
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.
Clean it up!
I WENT down this morning to open the gate for the househelp who comes in...
Carmina Villarroel and her twins make for happier weekends
Prepare for fun-filled Saturday mornings with the whole family as GMA brings to Filipino homes...
Hot about the hardcourt
LAST year I boldly declared my love for cager Enzo Joson. If you don’t know...
How to see the world in your 20s without racking up debt
It’s a dilemma many twenty-somethings face: You badly want to travel the world. But if...
‘Lakbayan’: An unusual, gripping travelogue in Busan
THE people in Busan were all keyed up to watch the opening film, Beautiful Days....
Dream come true for Franco and Ayen Laurel
WELL-LOVED couple Franco and Ayen Laurel will headline a special concert, billed as Kitang Dalawa...
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...
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...
Upping the gaming experience
Up until last year, I never fully realized that PC gaming was such a big...
Can Pinterest succeed as the ‘un’-social network?
NEW YORK—If Instagram is the dream vacation you’ll never go on and Facebook is Thanksgiving...
Huawei unveils white-hot Mate 20 Series in London
We’re not exactly sure if it was mid last month, from all the coverage we...
Shanghai airport automates check-in with facial recognition
SHANGHAI—It’s now possible to check in automatically at Shanghai’s Hongqiao airport using facial-recognition technology, part...
Purging long-forgotten online accounts: Worth the trouble?
NEW YORK—The Internet is riddled with long-forgotten accounts on social media, dating apps and various...
Weekend Recipes
Bloody Halloween Cupcakes
Ingredients:
3/4 cup butter
2 pcs eggs
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
2/3 cup milk
1 tsp baking...
Gaga for Gaja
Saying that Korean culture has made a big splash on our shores is a huge...
Rose Apple Pie
Few desserts are as iconic as an apple pie. While these baked, sweet, steaming pies...
Squid Satay
Although popular all over Southeast Asia, satay is said to have originated in Java, Indonesia....
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...
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...
Creating a common ground for the future of work
CONTINUING my series in future-proofing the real-estate industry, I spoke to tech visionary Enrique Gonzalez...
Grand Central Park welcomes Grand Hyatt Manila Residences
PRIME real-estate developer Federal Land Inc. forges ahead in realizing its master-planned, New York-inspired community...
Home of the POTUS
IT was 226 years ago when the White House became the official residence and workplace...
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...
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...
SMC’s unselfish support for infra work; commendable Tivoli spin
A stop-and-go scheme that started on October 6 at the Nichols Toll Plaza to ease...
MG now in the Philippines
MG (Morris Garages) brand in the Philippines will have a fresh start with The Covenant...
Forty-fying the future
After forty years of staying dynamic and strong in the automobile industry, there is no...
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...
P109-million cash gift set for 1,090 centenarians
THE national government has awarded P468.8 million in cash to 4,688 Filipinos who turned 100...
Marina reminds shipping firms of student, PWD, elderly fare discount
THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has reminded domestic shipping companies, owners or operators of passenger...
Manila Water engages San Juan City seniors
EAST Zone water and used water concessionaire Manila Water has partnered with the City Government...
Study: Without Medicaid expansion, poor in US will forgo medical care
WASHINGTON—Low-income people in states that haven’t expanded Medicaid are much more likely to forgo needed...
Costly rehabilitation of the dying in US nursing homes on the rise
NURSING home residents in the United States on the verge of death are increasingly receiving...
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...
