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Millennial vs. ‘Boomer’: A firsthand account of the Taal Volcano eruption

Photos and Text By Maica Frances Maglipon January 12, 2020: It was a typical Sunday morning. The family decided to take an out-of-town trip for some late lunch— and Tagaytay, the ever-reliable escape from the metro, was it. The ride was unremarkable; the weather, clear and blue, slightly chilly even, prompting me to…

Netizens welcome ‘guilty’ verdict for Ampatuans, lament slow justice system

Dubbed as the "Maguindanao Massacre," the slaughter of 58 men and women, including 32 journalists was considered as one of the world's most gruesome crimes. It is also the biggest case of election-related protest, and undoubtedly, one of the most cruel incidents of mass murder in the 21st century. Today, after almost 10…

Massacre of the century ends in guilty verdict for Ampatuan brothers

Notwithstanding their religious beliefs, Christmas came six days early for the relatives of those killed in the so-called Maguindanao massacre. Ten years after the gruesome and high-profile mass murder unfolded, brothers and principal suspects Datu Andal Jr. and Zaldy were convicted of 57 counts of murder in the bloody…

Quezon City Judge Jocelyn Solis Reyes makes history with guilty verdict for the Ampatuans

Almost 10 years after the gruesome Maguindanao Massacre, which saw the deaths of 58 victims including 32 media workers, the trial ended at the Quezon City Regional Trial Court Branch 221, under the watch of Judge Jocelyn Solis Reyes, who handed down a guilty verdict for 57 counts of murder…

Acuatico Beach Resort wins an ASEAN Business Awards 2019

The ASEAN Business Award for Skills Development, Mid Tier Category was awarded recently to Acuatico Beach Resort general manager Simonette Gusi, for her company’s skills development activities. This prestigious award is being given annually to outstanding businesses which has demonstrated a significant contribution to human capital development. Innovation is growth, and…

Bono zips by Manila with a long-lasting legacy

On the eve of his first concert in the Philippines, musician, activist and Zipline board member Bono braves the EDSA traffic to sign a pact with the Philippine Red Cross and Zipline, the world’s first and only national scale drone delivery service, to begin making on-demand and emergency…

G2E Asia @ the Philippines is now open

G2E Asia @ the Philippines, the newest addition to the G2E Asia event series, makes its official debut recently at the Marriott Grand Ballroom. The two-day show is supported by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) and will include an expo, educational conference, and unprecedented networking opportunities. Josephine Lee,…

Redefining success with Chivas

Chivas, the pioneer of blended Scotch whiskey, has introduced its latest global brand campaign dubbed as "Success is a Blend." The newest initiative celebrates the belief instilled by founding brothers James and John Chivas, that blended is better, in life and Scotch. In the Philippines, Chivas defines success as overcoming…

The Christmas festivities have just begun at The Peninsula Manila

By Princess Faith Argosino Be ready to reminisce on your favorite movie soundtracks, as The Peninsula Manila, in partnership with Store Specialists, Inc. and HSBC, welcomes the holiday season with original music compositions adapted from well-known movies such as Breakfast at Tiffany's, Wizard of Oz and more. Dubbed as the "Christmas…

Christmas dreams come alive at COD Manila

City of Dreams Manila recently welcomed the holiday season with a spectacular lighting ceremony of its 32-foot tall Christmas tree located at the urban resort’s main entrance. Adorned with over 10,000 glistening LED lights and ornaments, the tree is the resort’s centerpiece this holiday season. Dubbed as “Christmas of Dreams,”…