Ladies Who Lead — Recognizing New Women leaders in Megaworld Hotels and Resorts
Megaworld Hotels and Resorts, the Philippines’ largest hospitality management chain in the country, celebrates three smart-working ladies in their organization who’ve managed to rise above copious challenges through different mindsets and rightfully taking a seat in the table as they take on new leadership positions in the organization. #WomensMonth
Award-winning Benilde films to be shown at FDCP’s academic program launch
Fourteen student filmmakers from De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, majority of them winners in different competitions, will screen their works for free at the official launch of two initiatives from the Film Development Council of the Philippines that are designed to foster a new generation of filmmakers.
Encephalitis patients at high risk of suicide and self-harm
The two papers, from authors in the UK and Mexico, published on World Encephalitis Day on Feb. 22, discovered that 37.5% of survivors of Encephalitis reported they had thought about or attempted (4.4%) suicide; 12.5% of patients had suicidal behaviours during early stages of the illness with nearly half (5.83%) carrying out a suicide attempt.
British Council to conduct 2023 IELTS fair in four cities across PH
The British Council announced it will conduct the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Fair 2023 in four different cities in the country this March.
Megaworld partners with DOT for simultaneous nationwide service excellence training
DOT said that they aim to reach 100,000-trained tourism service providers in the country in 2023.
Cathay Pacific allocates more than 20k round-trip tickets to HK for Pinoys
By Cathay Pacific will give away 80,000 round-trip tickets to Hong Kong to citizens across Southeast Asia as part of its "World of Winners" program sponsored by the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK), which will give away 500,000 free tickets to worldwide tourists.The...
PDIC cited as top-performing GOCC for 2021
The annual assessment through the governance scorecard aims to determine GOCCs’ governance performance and to help recognize their strengths and opportunities for improvement and adhere to the international best practices and standards.
UST Varsitarian to celebrate 95th anniversary with grand alumni homecoming on Jan. 14, 2023
The Varsitarian, the official student publication of the University of Santo Tomas (UST), will celebrate its 95th anniversary with a grand alumni homecoming on Jan. 14, 2023, at 4:30 p.m.
Here are the last words spoken by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
The last words of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI as he lay on his deathbed were “Lord, I love you!” according to the late pope’s longtime personal secretary Archbishop Georg Gänswein, Vatican News reported.
PELIKULA journal 7 is out now!
The seventh volume of PELIKULA: A Journal of Philippine Cinema and Moving Image launched online last December 23 and can now be downloaded for free at www.pelikulajournal.com.
‘Maarte’ sea cucumber bring hope for ‘stronger’ Covid vax, cancer treatment
Bolinao, Pangasinan—Sea cucumbers are typical marine critters found throughout the Philippine seas and exported abroad, but studies show it might help in fighting the Coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic and even cancer.
Fidel Nemenzo Emerges as Frontrunner for UP President
University of the Philippines Diliman (UP) Chancellor Dr. Fidel R. Nemenzo emerges as the frontrunner going into the final days of the race for the UP presidency, as shown by the growing number of support that Nemenzo has received from various sectors in the UP community.
NFT-inspired restaurant Bored and Hungry sets up pop-up store at PH Blockchain Week
Bored and Hungry is a concept restaurant that uses NFT’s from the Bored Ape Yacht Collection for its brand identity. Recently, U.S. television show Good Morning America named its OG Trill Burger the ‘best burger in America.’
Hollywood producers and creators among keynote speakers at PH Blockchain Week
Apart from the talks, Philippine Blockchain Week will also hold gaming expos and an NFT exhibit. The first Philippine Block Awards will take place to honor the men and women behind building the blockchain ecosystem in the Philippines.
16 PAREF Schools to Host JCL ‘Holy and Heroic’ International Conference
The Parents for Education Foundation, Inc. (PAREF), a network of 16 schools based in the Philippines, in partnership with EWTN, Parousia Media, and Steubenville Conferences of the Franciscan University of Steubenville, is organizing the third Jesus-Centered Life (JCL) International Conference on December 8, 2022.
La Naval 2022 highlights call to synodality
The celebration of La Naval de Manila is set to kick off with the enthronement rites on Sept. 29 and the solemn feast on Oct. 9, 2022, at Sto. Domingo Church, Quezon City.