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National Artists of 2018

National Artist for Architecture Francisco Mañosa was born in Manila on Feb. 12, 1931. He is known for his Filipino-inspired architectural designs, most notably the Coconut Palace at the Cultural Center of the Philippines complex. He has devoted his life's work to creating...

A matter of constituent interest

Flashback 2015: In the run-up to the 2016 presidential elections, then Laguna 1st District Representative Danilo Ramon Fernandez can be seen in many an uploaded Youtube video heavily campaigning for his party mate Mar Roxas, the Liberal Party’s standard bearer for President. Fastforward 2018:...

People first: A blueprint for development

“Inclusive means that no one is left behind and everybody should reap the benefits of industrialization. For this, the city strives to pursue faster economic growth, increased employment, greater income distribution, increased tax revenues, and poverty alleviation.”—Santa Rosa Mayor Danilo Ramon ‘Dan’ Fernandez At...

An industrial haven for investors

Creating a competitive and business-friendly climate in Santa Rosa   Resolving industrial disputes are among the many duties of Mayor Danilo Ramon Fernandez. As Mayor of Santa Rosa, Fernandez has to ensure that all 102 industrial locators in his city are able to meet their production...

Federalism ONE-ON-ONE with Santa Rosa Mayor Danilo Ramon ‘Dan’ Fernandez

  As mayor of the second largest local government unit (LGU) in Laguna province, do you think that Federalism is feasible in your city? Why or why not? Yes, it’s feasible if we (LGUs) will be given more autonomy. Federalism is good but we have...

68th Palanca Awards winners feted

The 68th Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature feted its winners, most of whom were new voices in the literary scene, as well as honored a staunch member of the “old guard” of literateurs with a lifetime achievement award. Nick Joaquin Literary Awards...

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Metro Manila Film Festival 2023: The Art and the Gross

The 49th edition of the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is all set to unfold December 25 of this year, with 10 films vying...

Judy Ann Santos and her absolute truths

Lucho, almost nine years old, is asking his mother for a baby brother. Yohan, just turned 14, wants a baby girl. “Paano ba ito? Twins?”...

Millions venerate Saint Padre Pio relic, says priest

Millions of Filipinos went out of their way to take part in the veneration of the heart relic of Padre Pio, an Italian saint,...

The Pakil Tourism Master Plan: What to expect in the next 10 years

Laguna de Bay, the second largest inland waterbody in Southeast Asia, divides the town of Pakil in Laguna. As a consequence, tourism development in...