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Ian Rosales Casocot is the author of Don’t Tell Anyone, Bamboo Girls, Heartbreak & Magic, and Beautiful Accidents. He has won the Palanca six times for his stories. In 2008, his novel Sugar Land was longlisted in the Man Asian Literary Prize. He was Writer-in-Residence for the International Writers Program of the University of Iowa in 2010. He is based in Dumaguete City.

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Don’t Follow Me, I Don’t Even Know Where I’m Going

“The past is not the past. The future doesn’t exist. It’s a made-up idea. Every mapping what we do of the future is a...

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Everything Taken Together Has the Weight of Heaven

For Padmapani Perez I have often imagined meeting Alicia again, the woman Angelico swore would love him for the rest of his life. As if...

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Ceferina in Apartment 2G

When she looks out the window from the second-floor apartment she is in, it strikes her that the blueness of the late afternoon sky over Los Angeles does not have the same familiar aquamarine comfort of home. How can the sky be so different here? And yet here it is: there is a cobalt deepness to the blue that makes it feel like a gigantic void closing in, and when she thinks about it deeply, she finds herself shivering a little.

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Zambales sets P50-M for ‘Green Mango Valley’ project

IBA, Zambales — The provincial government of Zambales has embarked on a four-year pioneering program to promote, expand and sustain the production of Zambales’s best-known product, the carabao or “Dinamulag” mango variety which was regarded as the sweetest in the world. Governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. said the province...

Taal Vista Hotel Celebrates 85 Years of Impact: A Legacy of Excellence, Empowerment and Sustainability

PHILIPPINES, December 05, 2024– Taal Vista Hotel, one of Tagaytay’s most iconic landmarks, marks its 85th anniversary this year with a legacy of empowerment and community-building that extends far beyond its picturesque views of Taal Volcano. Through its deep commitment to sustainability and support for local communities,...

VS Hotel Sparkles with Dazzling Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

The holiday season at VS Hotel officially began on December 1, 2024, with a magnificent Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony that illuminated EDSA, Quezon City. The iconic thoroughfare was adorned with brilliant lights, creating a festive atmosphere that brought the spirit of Christmas to one of the busiest...

Tiny Buds and TikTok Shop Partner with Make-A-Wish Philippines to Grant Kids’ Wishes

This holiday season, TikTok Shop and Tiny Buds, a trusted Filipino brand in the Mom & Baby category, are highlighting how e-commerce can extend beyond transactions to foster positive community initiatives. Through a partnership with Make-A-Wish Philippines, the country's first and only non-profit wish-granting organization, Tiny Buds...

Tapat na Empleyado ng Eurotel Angeles: Ibinalik ang Naiwang Pera ng Guest

Angeles City, Pampanga – Isang kahanga-hangang halimbawa ng katapatan at integridad ang ipinakita ni Ms. Jessa Enson Hidalgo, isang Room Attendant ng Eurotel Angeles, nang matagpuan niya ang malaking halaga ng pera habang ginagampanan ang kanyang tungkulin. Noong Disyembre 3, 2024, natagpuan ni Ms. Hidalgo ang halagang PHP...

International Workplace Group adds new Regus in Mandaluyong City, as demand for hybrid working rises.

AMA Tower is an impressive IWG workspace complete with co-working spaces, private offices, meeting rooms and creative spaces The new Regus location is part of the drive to provide top class facilities in a wide variety of locations as hybrid working becomes a reality for more workers This opening...

Ginebra San Miguel’s Lamang ang May Tapang wins at the 46th Catholic Mass Media Awards

Ginebra San Miguel Inc. (GSMI) bagged the Best TV Ad-Branded award for the “Lamang ang May Tapang sa One Ginebra Nation” campaign in the recently concluded 46th Catholic Mass Media Awards (CMMA). This is the third consecutive year that GSMI received a distinctive rock trophy from the...

Bringing sustainable healthcare to communities through innovation in partnerships

The PHAPCares Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of the Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Association of the Philippines (PHAP), has undertaken a number of partnerships aimed at bringing quality healthcare to communities. PHAPCares Foundation-La Union Provincial Health Office partnership As part of its commitment to improve healthcare in Geographically Isolated...

Alagang Kabayan: How BDO and SM transform the lives of Overseas Filipino families through the years

For millions of Overseas Filipinos (OFs), the holidays often mean sacrificing precious moments with loved ones to provide for their families. But through BDO and SM Supermalls’ Pamaskong Handog initiative, the distance between families is bridged, turning heartfelt wishes into cherished holiday memories. A mother’s battle For Jackylou Taboada,...

10.2M Filipinos at Risk of Osteoporosis by 2050 – Bone Health Experts

Bone health experts are urging Filipinos, especially those aged 50 and above, and their families, to prioritize osteoporosis screening. This recommendation follows data showing that inadequate testing, underreporting, and widespread malnutrition are significantly increasing the risk of osteoporosis in this demographic. The Osteoporosis Society of the Philippines...

Record-Breaking Arrival: Hong Kong Welcomes Its 1 Millionth Filipino Visitor of the Year

Southeast Asia Leads Tourism Recovery with the Philippines as the #1 Market HONG KONG – On November 29, Hong Kong welcomed its millionth visitor of the year from the Philippines, marking a historic milestone that reflects the city’s successful rebound as a top travel destination in Southeast Asia. Miguel...

A Christmas full of hope for children

How will you celebrate Christmas this year? Many of us are probably excited about the many get-togethers we will be attending with family and friends, the delicious food that we will get to feast on, and the wonderful presents that we will give and receive. After all, those...

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