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  • Philippine politics comes full circle in amazing turn of events Wednesday, June 9, 2010 @ 10:03PMWithin a cycle of nearly 40 years, the scions of two leading Philippine political dynasties find themselves lodged in strategic positions that could spark a resumption of their epic blood feud. Throu .....
  • Philippine politics comes full circle in amazing turn of events Wednesday, June 9, 2010 @ 9:58PMWithin a cycle of nearly 40 years, the scions of two leading Philippine political dynasties find themselves lodged in strategic positions that could spark a resumption of their epic blood feud.
  • Stephanomics Friday, April 23, 2010 @ 7:34AMGreece: Ceding defeat, but not (yet) default
  • A study in contrasts Wednesday, April 21, 2010 @ 12:13PMFrom 'Colonial Revival' to 'California ranch' at Stanford Historic House & Garden Tour by Carol Blitzer
  • Guide: Hot This Weekend Thursday, April 15, 2010 @ 11:58AMPREDIS Young Artists Series . April 13 and 18. St. Cecilia’s Hall, St. Scholastica’s College Manila, Leon Guinto St., Malate, Manila.
  • Guide: Hot this Weekend Thursday, April 8, 2010 @ 12:15PMPaco Park Presents: St. Scholastica’s Voice Students. April 9, 5 p.m. Paco Park, San Marcelino St., Manila. The voice students of St. Scholastica’s College music department, under music director Mia Bolanos, perform. Admission is free. For details call 302-7374.
  • Guide: Hot this Weekend Thursday, April 8, 2010 @ 12:15PMPaco Park Presents: St. Scholastica’s Voice Students. April 9, 5 p.m. Paco Park, San Marcelino St., Manila. The voice students of St. Scholastica’s College music department, under music director Mia Bolanos, perform. Admission is free. For details call 302-7374.
  • Unanimous Decision Win for Manny Pacquiao Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 12:55PMby John Juan, Jr. Arlington, Texas - The fight weekend began with the weigh-in located in the front entrance of the $1.3 Billion Dallas Cowboys, Stadium in Arlington, Texas. About a thousand fans attended to witness Manny Pacquiao’s weigh-in at 145 lbs and Joshua Clottey, noticeable the bigger fighter, at 147 lbs. Clearly, the excitement from the [...]
  • Oakridge adds commercial component to business park Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:29PMThe high demand for office space in Cebu prompted the Oakridge Realty and Development Corporation (ORDC) to go full-blast in developing its three-hectare business park along A.S. Fortuna street, Banilad, in Mandaue City.
  • Below the belt Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 9:27PMPGMA tested the LRT-MRT closing loop. All roads lead to SM.
  • A gem of a wedding Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 8:09AMRichard Michael, a commercial model educated in Sydney University and a practice player for Burger King, recently married Richelle Singson, a BS Architecture graduate and a scholar at UP Diliman, at the St. James the Great Parish, Cuenca corner Ibaan Street, Alabang Village in Muntinlupa.
  • Be prepared, be very prepared when there's an earthquake Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 11:08PMIn the wake of the tremor that ravaged Haiti, government agencies in Manila are increasing their efforts to educate residents and building owners about earthquake risks. After all, the active Valley Fault System, better known as the Marikina Fault, traverses the nation"s capital and can move anytime, experts say.
  • JOHN TEO Time the Philippines sorts out its politics Thursday, December 3, 2009 @ 9:51PMSTUDYING a map of the 15th century world, when China under Admiral Zheng He (Cheng Ho) ruled the seas all the way to southern East Africa, I noticed not only that Malacca and Kelantan were among the places identified but also Aceh, Palembang, Brunei and Sulu.
  • Journey to the PAST Thursday, November 12, 2009 @ 2:00AMWe left for Damascus not really knowing what to expect. First timers, all of us, we were in two minds about how Syria would look.
  • Come home to a statement address: Signa Designer Residences Wednesday, November 4, 2009 @ 9:24AMBringing a new paradigm to the high-rise residential property landscape, premier real estate developer Robinsons Land Corporation continues to deliver innovations in the industry with its first residential project in Makati City. Located at the corner of Valero and Rufino streets in Salcedo Village, Signa Designer Residences, a two-tower 29-storey upscale condominium development, spices up the ...
  • NetSuite launches new cloud-based software Monday, November 2, 2009 @ 9:22AMNew York-listed company, NetSuite Inc., a leading vendor of cloud computing business management software has launched a new version of NetSuite OneWorld solution to allow large enterprises save cost and efficiency benefits from cloud-based business suites .
  • NetSuite launches new cloud-based software Tuesday, October 27, 2009 @ 11:07AMNew York-listed company, NetSuite Inc., a leading vendor of cloud computing business management software has launched a new version of NetSuite OneWorld solution to allow large enterprises save cost and efficiency benefits from cloud-based business suites .
  • Distressed OFWs in Maldives Return Home, No Thanks to Philippine Government Sunday, October 25, 2009 @ 7:33PMBy JANESS ANN J. ELLAO One would think that, with all the billions of dollars in remittances that it rakes in, the government would be concerned enough about the plight of distressed OFWs and ensure that those who want to escape from their abusive employers abroad can easily go back home to safety.
  • WALA LANG: Rediscovering our Mexican Connection Sunday, October 25, 2009 @ 12:33AMTraffic was worse than terrible on Makati’s Pasay Road the late afternoon of the other Saturday.
  • Foton Pampanga ground breaking Friday, October 23, 2009 @ 8:50AMFOTON Motor is persistent with its goal in being the premiere commercial vehicle brand in the Philippines as it opens more dealers nationwide. read more
  • In pictures: Monuments under threat Wednesday, October 7, 2009 @ 4:46PMImages of some of the world's monuments identified as being under threat by the World Monuments Fund.
  • Advocacy Program World Monuments Fund Announces 2010 Watch List Tuesday, October 6, 2009 @ 11:03PMThis July, 2006, file photo shows the ruins of Peru's famed Machu Picchu. The World Monuments Fund's watch list for 2010 includes 93 sites in 47 countries, ranging from Phajoding, a remote monastery in Bhutan, to the bridges along Connecticut's scenic Merritt Parkway.
  • Rediscovering Makati’s heritage Sunday, August 16, 2009 @ 11:50AMSO OBVIOUS in its skyscrapers, glitzy malls and tony residential areas is the image of booming, progressive Makati, the country’s up-to-the-minute, undisputed center of business, political and social power.
  • RP: Leading Asia in climate change Wednesday, August 5, 2009 @ 6:34AMBlessed with such alternate clean energy sources as geothermal, hydropower, wind, solar and ocean waves, the Philippines got off to a head start on clean energy by developing geothermal plants in the 1970’s.
  • Tribute to two literary icons Friday, July 31, 2009 @ 10:38AMDulaang UP pays tribute to two literary icons with the staging of Paz Marquez Benitez’s story Dead Stars and Amelia Lapena Bonifacio’s play Sepang Loca. The occasion for this tribute is the centenary of the UP department of English and Comparative Literature and the golden anniversary of the UP department of Speech and Drama.
  • At last, a cinematic ode to downtown LA Friday, July 17, 2009 @ 12:01PMAlmost every day, there’s filming going on in downtown Los Angeles. The area has figured prominently in commercials, TV series and movies. It has subbed for—gasp—New York and other cities and, sometimes, plays itself, as in the Robert Downey Jr.-Jamie Foxx film, “The Soloist.”
  • Jojo Lofranco: Sunday, July 5, 2009 @ 5:08AMInside the modest workshop of abstractionist Jojo Lofranco is an unmistakable air of artistry that is neither pompous nor intimidating—and it is a good thing.
  • Jojo Lofranco: Conversations with his abstract canvases Sunday, July 5, 2009 @ 5:08AMInside the modest workshop of abstractionist Jojo Lofranco is an unmistakable air of artistry that is neither pompous nor intimidating—and it is a good thing.
  • Recent Columns Friday, May 15, 2009 @ 8:55PMFor the past six years, the Filipino Heritage Festival Inc., together with Filipinos from all over the country, has been celebrating the Filipino Heritage Month every May. This year’s theme centers on “Awit at Sayaw,” and highlights the age-old as well as modern interpretations of Filipino music, bringing it to life through a variety of performances.
  • The Middle East's Leading English Language Daily Wednesday, May 13, 2009 @ 6:14PMAn international school in Jeddah has vacancies of science and computer teachers to teach Grade 8th to 10th. Experienced male and female graduates/postgraduates with good command of the subject preferred.
  • Fried duck, fish with ‘sampaloc’ candy sauce Wednesday, May 13, 2009 @ 11:27AMQuiet diner spent the last fortnight in what could be called the conservative restaurants, where the economics of eating out would not actually dent the purse—so much.
  • The Towers of Northern Luzon Friday, May 8, 2009 @ 11:20AMEXPLORING THE NORTHERN REGIONS of Luzon was both an exciting and awesome experience for me and my family. Along with the bonding opportunity, we likewise enjoyed the architectural marvels that greeted us in every town and city we reached.
  • Abra has rare all-bamboo house Tuesday, April 21, 2009 @ 11:22AMWITH A MERE BUDGET OF P1.1 million, Carmelita Bersalona built a 200-square meter duplex in her hometown, Bangued, Abra, in three months. A proponent of sustainable living, she says Abra is one of the country’s main sources of bamboo.
  • 200,141 new jobs for filipinos in ME confirmed Monday, April 13, 2009 @ 1:11AM200,141 new jobs for filipinos in ME confirmed
  • The formation of a good architect Monday, February 23, 2009 @ 11:03AMMANILA, Philippines—The UST College of Architecture is hosting a grand alumni homecoming on Feb. 21.
  • Malaysia gleams like gold Tuesday, January 27, 2009 @ 10:45AMToday is the 50th anniversary of Malaysia’s nationhood and the entire Asian region is celebrating with it.
  • Tonichi’s tranquility formula Tuesday, January 13, 2009 @ 10:58AMIN Tali Beach, Batangas, designer J. Antonio “Tonichi” Mendoza is enjoying a modern rest house where the space responds to the environment. Call this architectural integrity.
  • Building a family Friday, December 12, 2008 @ 3:37PMCHRISTMAS is the perfect time for building and development. It is a season rich with opportunities to launch new associations or reinforce existing ones. But here I speak not of high-rise projects, commercial spaces or residential villages.
  • Across the SBMA and into the trees Thursday, December 11, 2008 @ 4:05PMThe Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) is again in the eye of a storm because of a hotel to be constructed by another Korean company. The SBMA has been criticized because Filipino workers are dying in the construction site of Korean shipbuilder Hanjin within the Subic Bay Freeport.
  • Asia’s Latin City Wednesday, November 26, 2008 @ 8:51PM€œBIENVENIDOS, BUENAS DIAS contigo (Welcome, good morning to you),” my host said, her eyes lit up in a radiant smile as I walked into the Zamboanga airport terminal. It was my first time there, but .....
  • Asia’s Latin City Sunday, November 23, 2008 @ 3:23PMMANILA, Philippines - Bienvenidos, buenas dias contigo,” my host said, her eyes lighting up into a radiant smile as I walked into the Zamboanga airport terminal.
  • Lost Luna found in Paris to be sold Saturday, November 22, 2008 @ 2:04PMMANILA, Philippines—Filipinos who frequent US and European flea markets in search of Amorsolos, Lunas and Hidalgos will tell you that the pickings nowadays are slim. If you do stumble upon a bit of Filipiniana these days, the prices can be quite steep.
  • Citys oldest school building gets facelift Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 10:21AMZAMBOANGA CITY: Philippine Education Secretary Jesli Lapuz inaugurated Wednesday one of the oldest schools in Zamboanga City. Lapuz led the inauguration ceremony of the Zamboanga East Central School, which was originally built during the American period.
  • The old and the new Shanghai Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 10:28PMMANILA, Philippines - China can seem as impenetrable as it is imposing. Consider the numbers: It’s the world’s most populous nation (1.3 billion), where more than 100 cities have populations over a million.
  • Canada’s Québec, a heritage showcase Sunday, November 2, 2008 @ 3:13PMMANILA, Philippines - The early-morning scenery that greeted me after an endless flight from tropical Manila was unquestionably northern. So was the crackling five-degree-Celsius air. Autumn, I was told, was just beginning to set in.
  • Care spelled in three different ways... Tuesday, October 28, 2008 @ 12:08PMCARING for nature. WoodGrove Park holds tree-planting activity. Just recently, Landco Pacific Corporation, a leader in creating world-class developments such as a hometown community as WoodGrove Park, held its tree-planting activity with its landowners, guests and officials of the premium development in San Fernando.
  • Awestruck at Kathmandu Sunday, October 26, 2008 @ 11:19PMTHE PERK I LIKE BEST FROM the work I do is that over the years I have built an international network of like-minded people who enjoy taking friends on insider tours of the places where they live or work.
  • Cebu Holdings Inc. unveils Amara’s village clubhouse Thursday, October 23, 2008 @ 1:00PMTHIS Saturday, Oct. 25 Ayala Land affiliate Cebu Holdings Inc. (CHI), realizes its promise to Amara residents and lot owners with the blessing of the village clubhouse.
  • Of Botong and Manansala: The Art of Architect Edwin Catli Tuesday, October 21, 2008 @ 12:37PMRARE have I seen modern day artists followed through the footsteps of muralist Carlos "Botong" V. Francisco or of the works of cubist Kapampangan painter Vicente Silva Manansala. That is why we were actually amazed to discover a local artist in Angeles City with a well-defined cubist style of art.
  • World Bank: No plan to back ASEAN fund Wednesday, October 15, 2008 @ 4:09PMMANILA, Philippines — The World Bank said it had no plan to contribute to a regional standby fund that would help Southeast Asian banks that might be affected by the world financial crisis, which President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo had announced Wednesday.