Alma Anonas-Carpio

“You’re free to dream,” is what’s often heard For wishful thinking seems to be done daily And nobody had to pay a dime to keep it in their minds Or really is it so? The price of a dream never comes cheap It has, and always has been, comes with a price...

Monsignor Sullivan was seated at his glass-topped desk, the letter from Vikings Cruise on a linen stationery before him. Should he take up the offer of a free cruise in exchange for serving as chaplain for two weeks on the ship? He was wearing a black cassock and...

Manila East Travel & Tours, a family-owned business celebrating 13 years of creating exceptional travel experiences, recently concluded a highly successful tour to Da Nang, Vietnam. Under the leadership of Ms. Angel Santos, the tour showcased the vibrant city's stunning natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. Highlights included visits...

Five of the country’s largest labor groups will march to the House of Representatives tomorrow, June 2, to call for the immediate passage of the P200 across-the-board legislated wage increase, now on third and final reading. These groups—making up the National Wage Coaltion (NWC)—include: the Federation of Free...

Senior officials from the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) and other government agencies visited the Foundever® in Baguio to explore how the global customer experience (CX) leader is contributing to the region’s economic development and embracing innovation in business process management. The delegation was led by PEZA Director...

Pag-IBIG Fund recorded a 50% increase in investment income in the first four months of 2025, reflecting its prudent financial stewardship and growing capacity to support members’ savings and housing needs. The development affirms the agency's key role in advancing the Marcos administration’s agenda of strengthening government...

Download the Araneta City mobile app to start earning points today Shopping, dining, and enjoying your favorite experiences at Araneta City just got a major upgrade with Araneta Rewards—an all-new loyalty program, now available through the updated Araneta City mobile app. The Araneta City mobile app is your all-in-one...

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, today announced the appointment of VST ECS Phils., Inc. as its newest distribution partner. The distribution partnership reflects Vertiv’s strategic focus on expanding nationwide access to critical digital infrastructure technologies and supporting business resilience amid accelerating digital...

Manila, Philippines - The national launch and press conference of the 66th The Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) Awards was held at the Rizal Park Hotel in Manila last May 29, 2025. Recognized as one of the Philippine's most prestigious awards, The Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) Awards pays...

Chefs and restaurateurs, get ready – the Future Menus 2025 report is your guide to staying ahead of the curve. MANILA, PHILIPPINES, 30 May 2025 – When great minds come together, magic happens in the kitchen. This year, that magic is coming to the Philippine dining scene as...

The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), in collaboration with Penguin Random House US, hosts an author event with esteemed Filipino writer F.H. Batacan on June 24, 2025 to spark curiosity for crime fiction in Philippine literature among Filipino readers as well as to inspire aspiring writers...

SM Foundation turned over the renovated Naval Station Julhasan Arasain (NSJA) Medical and Dental Dispensary to the Philippine Navy during a ceremony in Rawis, Legazpi City.  The wellness-focused project continues SM Foundation's longstanding partnership with the Armed Forces of the Philippines, having refurbished  43 AFP health centers since...