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Impeach VP Sara yourself, don't use PhilHealth money
We own PhilHealth. Employees have been contributing for 30 years since 1995. Total: 66.67 million contributors, dependents, retirees.
What would you say this war is about?
More than 40 years after its release, an exchange in the opening scene of Warren Beatty's Academy Award-winning film \"Reds\" floats to the front of my mind whenever I think about war.
The Hong Kong we used to know
Happy new year from Hong Kong! As we open a brand new year, I thought I'd share some light but interesting facts about Hong Kong, a favorite holiday destination for Filipinos.
Breakup year
The year 2024 will be remembered in our country for three things in politics in government. The first is the breakup of the UniTeam—unexpected only because it happened so soon.
'Rocky Mountain' homes
Approximately 800 of the country's richest and most influential business owners are facing the possibility of finding their \"home sweet home\" in Camp John Hay turn into Rocky Mountain homes if they are forced to renegotiate the lease or cost of ownership of their luxury cottages.
New year, old challenges
The year is starting with the people stuck with the funding priorities of Congress: hefty budget cuts for health, education, agriculture, de-politicized social welfare programs, and even the military modernization program for external defense in the West Philippine Sea.
Road crashes hit 496 - DOH
Close to 500 road traffic accidents have been recorded by the Department of Health.
4 Nabbed for Illegal Gambling, Drugs, Guns
Police arrested four people for alleged illegal gambling and possession of drugs and firearms in Pasay on Monday.
SUV Driver in Fatal Hit-and-Run in Pasig Hunted
Police have launched a manhunt for a driver of a white sport utility vehicle (SUV) who allegedly killed a motorcycle rider in a hit-and-run incident in Pasig.
QC Ushers In 2025 With Commitment To Progress
The Quezon City government is committed to continue working for the city's progress and community development this 2025.
Ateneo shooting victims 'one step closer' to attaining justice
Over two years after a shooting at the Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) in Quezon City that left three people dead, the families of the victims are one step closer to attaining justice.
DICT Sets IT Certification Program
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has struck a partnership with Google Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. and Coursera for a certification program for work-ready Filipinos in the IT sector.
FDA Warns Public on Unregistered Chocolate
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cautioned the public against the purchase, consumption and giving away as gift of unregistered Cadbury chocolate-coated biscuit.
Parties, merrymaking cause surge in NCDs
The Department of Health has reported a surge in acute complications of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) amid continuous parties and merrymaking, as the public gets ready to welcome the New Year.
DOH told: Address P1.3-B denied, returned PhilHealth claims
The Commission on Audit (COA) has told the Department of Health (DOH) to explore all possible means to collect from the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) the denied and returned reimbursement claims of government hospitals which stood at P1.33 billion as of end of 2023.
3 Weather Systems Make for a Rainy New Year
A rainy New Year's Day is forecast in most parts of the country due to three weather systems, according to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
BBM Explains Vetoed Items in 2025 Budget
More than 180 public works projects and 15 unprogrammed appropriations were scrapped from the 2025 national budget as President Marcos exercised his power to veto items in the spending law.
Welcome New Year with hope, optimism
President Marcos has urged Filipinos to welcome the New Year with renewed hope and optimism as they carry the spirit of bayanihan or communal unity in achieving a new Philippines.
Phl Did Not Waver in Defending WPS
Despite the aggression from Chinese forces, Philippine authorities remained firm in defending the country's sovereign rights over the West Philippine Sea this year.
188 Injured Due to Firecrackers
The last day of 2024 saw 188 persons injured due to firecrackers, the Department of Health reported.
World greets 2025 after sweltering year of Olympics, turmoil, Trump
Crowds marveled at fireworks and toasted champagne to greet 2025, waving goodbye to a year that brought Olympic glory, a dramatic Donald Trump return and turmoil in the Middle East and Ukraine.
Jubilee Year offers hope - Advincula
Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula encouraged the Catholic faithful to give hope to those who are experiencing hopelessness in their lives.
Tiny toys, big dreams
Have you ever felt the thrill of discovering a hidden gem in a Gashapon Station? Yes, those capsule vending machines that offer miniature figures and pop culture trinkets.
CHRIS HEMSWORTH'S CENTR POWERS HYROX
The list of major fitness trends for 2025 differs depending on the party issuing the list, but there are common predictions such as wearables, functional training, weight lifting, Pilates, recovery programs, personalized experience (use of personal trainers). Added to the list this year are the use of AI technology in fitness programs and Hyrox fitness games.
A GEN X DAD'S TAKE ON NEW TECH
Being a Gen X dad means embracing change with equal parts curiosity, caution, and cynicism.
New UP-PGH equipment ensures advanced care for poor patients
The recent acquisition of advanced diagnostic equipment and critical care facilities at the University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) ensures that even indigent Filipinos can have free access to high-quality healthcare at the country's largest tertiary hospital.
Perfect: Kasa Palma's new tasting menu
Chef Aaron Isip's greatest culinary influences are French and Filipino cuisines, since he grew up in the Philippines and spent many years as a young professional in Paris.
I Found St. Anthony in Lisbon
When I was a little girl and I had lost some toys or books, I would recite this prayer, which I actually learned from my younger sister Mary Mae, from my heart: \"Dear St. Anthony, please come around. My _______ is lost and can't be found.\"
'Uninvited' keeps viewers engaged
The last time viewers saw Star for All Seasons Vilma Santos in an offbeat role on the big screen was when she played a serial killer in director Maryo J. de los Reyes drama thriller, \"Tagos ng Dugo\" (1987).
'HOLD ME CLOSE': AN UNDERRATED MOVIE THAT IS WORTH A MUCH CLOSER LOOK
'Hold Me Close' is a fairytale of sorts and a slice of life, the cinematic equivalent of an impressionist painting. It is a plot-driven movie where the two protagonists react to external occurrences over which they feel they have no control. Julia Barretto (as Lynlyn) and Carlo Aquino (Woody) play off each other excellently, exhibiting such layered and nuanced acting that is nothing short of excellent. One must watch the characters' expressions closely to truly appreciate how well-acted the film is.Those with only a superficial knowledge of films may never get what \"Hold Me Close\" is all about. It is a fairytale of sorts and a slice of life, the cinematic equivalent of an impressionist painting.