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President Rodrigo Duterte has lambasted the core teachings of the Catholic Church, describing as “stupid” the concept of “original sin” and calling for the removal of crucifixes so that people won’t be reminded of Christ’s sacrifice. Duterte, who describes himself as a believer of God but not of religion, questioned…
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Secretary Briones, make it GMRC, geography and civics
By The Manila Times and MARLEN V. RONQUILLOThe 1957-‘58 Grade 1 class of Rizal Elementary School in Concepcion, Lubao, Pampanga, except for one or two, was made up of the sons and daughters of mostly illiterate sharecroppers and landless farm workers. I was in that class, the son of a sharecropper who did not finish Grade 6. In…
How the world is killing John the Baptist again
By RICARDO SALUDOOf this man’s [King David’s] posterity God has brought to Israel a Savior, Jesus, as he promised. Before his coming John had preached a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. And as John was finishing his course, he said, ‘What do you suppose that I am? I am not…
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DETAINED Sen. Leila de Lima on Saturday urged the Senate to investigate the reported harassment of Filipino fishermen by members of the Chinese Coast Guard in Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal. De Lima filed Resolution 766 directing the appropriate Senate committee to probe media reports that Chinese Coast Guard personnel have been…
SEN. Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara pushed for the passage of a bill creating a nationwide education and awareness program on illegal drugs to prevent drug addiction among the youth. The senator made the call after the Department of Education (DepEd) opposed the plan of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)…
President Rodrigo Duterte prefers appointing men to government posts because they can take a barrage of orders and not complain. In his speech in an event in Davao City on Friday night, Duterte explained his preference for male appointees, noting that there are some tasks that cannot be delegated to…
SEOUL: Kim Jong-pil, founder of South Korea’s once-infamous spy agency and former prime minister, died on Saturday in Seoul, his aide said. He was 92 years old, and is believed to have died of natural causes. Kim was once a top figure in South Korean conservative politics, and along with…
WASHINGTON, D.C.: US President Donald Trump on Friday cited “an unusual and extraordinary threat” from North Korea’s nuclear arsenal to extend sanctions on Kim Jong Un’s regime, despite touting the success of a historic summit earlier this month. After flying back to Washington last week, boasting of success, the US…
UNITED NATIONS: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday called for an immediate end to a military escalation in southwest Syria and a return to ceasefire arrangements agreed by Russia, the United States and Jordan. US Ambassador Nikki Haley separately urged Russia to pressure its Syrian ally to uphold the truce.…
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SAINT PETERSBURG: Brazil needed two injury-time goals to defeat a dogged Costa Rica on Friday (Saturday in Manila) as Philippe Coutinho and Neymar scored to put the five-time World Cup winners back on track for the last 16. The Brazilians looked to be heading for a second frustrating draw in…
President inclined to allow ‘jueteng’
President Rodrigo Duterte is inclined to continue jueteng to keep economic activity in the provinces going. In a speech in Davao City on Friday night, Duterte said he could not find an alternative to replace jueteng, an illegal numbers game. “If I cannot replace it… with a strong… itong lotto,…
Split families in limbo amid chaos
EL PASO, TEXAS: The fate of 2,300 children wrested from their parents at the US border with Mexico remained unclear on Friday (Saturday in Manila) two days after Donald Trump ordered an end to migrant family separations, as the president accused Democrats of spinning “phony” tales of suffering for electoral…
President inclined to allow ‘jueteng’
President Rodrigo Duterte is inclined to continue jueteng to keep economic activity in the provinces going. In a speech in Davao City on Friday night, Duterte said he could not find an alternative to replace jueteng, an illegal numbers game. “If I cannot replace it… with a strong… itong lotto,…
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Albayalde’s isolated cases
HOPES were high when Director General Oscar Albayalde took over the Philippine National Police (PNP) earlier this year after the pockmarked tenure of his predecessor, Ronald de la Rosa. Not anymore. Far from the image of a disciplinarian he had projected through his surprise inspections of police stations, Albayalde is…
Duterte prefers male appointees
President Rodrigo Duterte prefers appointing men to government posts because they can take a barrage of orders and not complain. In his speech in an event in Davao City on Friday night, Duterte explained his preference for male appointees, noting that there are some tasks that cannot be delegated to…
Cloud saves Globe $5M YoY
The Ayala-led telco gained financial benefits by using cloud as ‘a platform that can store, analyze and calculate data’ Globe Telecom has been recording $5 million (P267 million) year-on-year savings since it modernized its system with cloud adoption. At a media briefing last week, the Ayala-led telco, through its information…
Solo leader RoS targets No. 1 quarters berth
Solo leader Rain or Shine eyes the No. 1 quarterfinal slot and an outright twice-to-beat bonus when it battles Meralco while Barangay Ginebra San Miguel aims to stretch its winning run to four, today, in Season 43 Philippine Basketball Association Commissioner’s Cup at the Araneta Coliseum. The Elasto Painters (8-1…
Solo leader RoS targets No. 1 quarters berth
Solo leader Rain or Shine eyes the No. 1 quarterfinal slot and an outright twice-to-beat bonus when it battles Meralco while Barangay Ginebra San Miguel aims to stretch its winning run to four, today, in Season 43 Philippine Basketball Association Commissioner’s Cup at the Araneta Coliseum. The Elasto Painters (8-1…
Stalemate divides Albay health office
LEGAZPI CITY: There is an impasse at the Albay provincial health office (PHO) with two officials seating concurrently as head of the office. Nathaniel Rempillo was designated as provincial health officer in 2014 during the incumbency of then governor now 2nd districts Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda but Albay Gov. Al…
SKorea ex-PM and spy agency founder dies at 92
SEOUL: Kim Jong-pil, founder of South Korea’s once-infamous spy agency and former prime minister, died on Saturday in Seoul, his aide said. He was 92 years old, and is believed to have died of natural causes. Kim was once a top figure in South Korean conservative politics, and along with…
Boardroom Watch
Risk-taker
By MARGIE T. LOGARTA‘Balikbayan’ boss seeks to energize wellness trade We all know about the serpentine twists and turns and various curve balls that life can throw a person’s way. Martin Pascual, the 44-year-old CEO of the newly minted Pascual Total Health Group (PTHG), has experienced a rich variety of detours before claiming…
HOMEGROWN
Philippine Harvest For the eighth time, Philippine Harvest at Central Square celebrated and promoted the richness of Philippine agriculture through “Philippine Harvest: Celebration of Philippine Food Destinations.” The four-day food fair was organized by the Department of Tourism (DOT), in partnership with the SSI (Stores Specialists, Inc.) Group and Central…
WOVEN HISTORY
Hotel Jen Hotel Jen, Manila recently trained the spotlight on Philippine traditional weaving, inviting renowned couturier Renee Salud to stage a fashion show and exhibit at the lobby. Salud advocates the use of indigenous (mostly woven) materials in all of his fashion concepts, and for the special event he showcased…
DRINK UP
Discovery Primea Discovery Primea raises a glass filled with clean, crisp, and refreshing gin and tonic in for World Gin Day, which fell on June 9. The hotel’s Gilarmi Lounge is hosting a series of weekly promotions and events, extending the festivities into a month-long affair. On June 27, Discovery…
From ‘takatak boy’ to pharmaceutical top man
New Marketlink Pharmaceutical Corporation Chief Operating Officer Cesar Cayas broke into a contented smile when The Sunday Times Magazine visited the company’s headquarters in Pasig City to ask after his story of success. Far from conceited, he said nonetheless that at 64 years old, he should really enjoy retirement by…
‘I suffered from depression’
The Roving Eye had the chance to interview Gab Valenciano, second son of Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano, who is much talked about these days for admitting he was suffering from depression for some time. A mental health condition gaining much attention as celebrity suicides continue to shock the world,…
Porsche wins in International Engine of the Year awards
Porsche continues its winning streak at the International Engine of the Year Awards this 2018. The globally renowned award-giving body is comprised of 65 international motor sports journalists who select the best engines in a number of categories. Porsche took the 1.8- to 2.0-liter title with its 2.0-liter turbo from…
‘Millennial Ball’ celebrates PH
Every year, Mega fashion magazine celebrates Filipino pride with an event bringing together the best and brightest in fashion, industry, beauty, and lifestyle. Heralded by a landmark social media campaign dubbed “The New PH” in 2013, it has since grown from its initial reach of five million to 2017’s 13.7…
From ‘takatak boy’ to pharmaceutical top man
New Marketlink Pharmaceutical Corporation Chief Operating Officer Cesar Cayas broke into a contented smile when The Sunday Times Magazine visited the company’s headquarters in Pasig City to ask after his story of success. Far from conceited, he said nonetheless that at 64 years old, he should really enjoy retirement by…
From ‘takatak boy’ to pharmaceutical top man
New Marketlink Pharmaceutical Corporation Chief Operating Officer Cesar Cayas broke into a contented smile when The Sunday Times Magazine visited the company’s headquarters in Pasig City to ask after his story of success. Far from conceited, he said nonetheless that at 64 years old, he should really enjoy retirement by…
The Lookbook
An exhibition of world-class indigenous Filipino products
By JO AGUILOSThe Philippines has been blessed with an abundance of fine materials from its three main islands, Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. This has helped Filipinos develop into skilled craftsmen with centuries-old skills, admirable resourcefulness, and exceptional creativity. Many of these materials are turned into unique, world-class products, some of which are…
ONLY FOR BAGAHOLICS
By MA. GLAIZA LEEFrom being a practical everyday item necessary to carry money and other personal items to being a fashion statement, bags have truly come a long way. For as long as the society can remember, men and women have used bags as an accessory. Bags trace their origins to ancient times…
THE THRILL OF THE HEIST (ON FILM)
By MAAN D’ASIS PAMARANCartier glitters in girl-powered robbery movie Ocean’s 8 There is a big party happening at the Met, and everyone is busy getting glammed up for the event. As usual, stylists have scurried about town and scoured the globe for the perfect formals for their clients to wear, from gowns and…
ON THE FAST LANE
By LEO BALANTETony Labrusca’s rise to prominence A year and a half after he packed his bags and flew back to the Philippines, Anthony Jones Labrusca, Jr., has come so far from a young man constantly looking for purpose. At 22, Tony, who was born in Houston, Texas, raised in Los Angeles,…