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A Marriage of Tourism & Cultural Heritage

Biñan City deftly combines history, tradition, and tourism promotion For almost 10 years now, the Biñan City government has employed a clever development formula that ties culture and history into the city’s tourism programs.     “Our city’s rich cultural heritage and historical significance are integral...

5 Labor leaders in talks for 2025 Senate run

Set to challenge incumbents amid Senate probe on drug and labor killings, pol dynasties Five prominent labor leaders are preparing to challenge incumbent senators seeking reelection, as well as senatorial candidates from political dynasties, in the 2025 senatorial elections. The five labor leaders—Jerome Adonis, Kilusang...

Visual storytelling exhibitions to anticipate at Manila FAME 2024

The three-day trade show offers a look-back at iconic pieces; a fresh voice for bespoke design, an appreciation for circular production and its major, can’t-miss settings. Manila FAME celebrates its 72nd edition at the World Trade Center in Pasay City from October 17 to...

Navigating the Global Arena 

CITEM Executive Director Leah P. Ocampo cites geopolitical factors as the ultimate challenge to Philippine merchandise exports penetrating the global market.        Apart from global headwinds, the CITEM chief also revealed budget constraints which prevent the group from showcasing Philippine-made products to some markets...

CITEM: Conquering the globe with creativity, excellence, and innovation

Wearing a Filipiniana-inspired dress as she sat on a green bean-shaped couch on that balmy Tuesday afternoon, she exuded the hope and vibrant direction of her office.        Last June, Leah P. Ocampo, former Regional Director for Region 2 of the Department of Trade...

The Art of 21st Century Governance

Meet Art Joseph Francis Mercado, Mayor of Lungsod ng San Pedro, Laguna At 5-feet 9-inches, possessing movie star good looks, Art Joseph Francis Mercado belongs to the new generation of young mayors in the country that have swept the polls since the last elections.       ...

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STUDENT’S CORNER

Understanding the words and increasing your vocabulary. The numbered words below are taken from the four short stories featured in this issue. Get to know...

No slave: OFWs fight back

Long before President Rodrigo Duterte expressed outrage over the violent death of Filipina domestic worker Joanna Daniela Demafelis in Kuwait, this middle east nation...

FFW Welcomes House Passage of ₱200 Wage Hike: ‘That was a Dunk Shot on 3rd Reading’

The Federation of Free Workers (FFW) has welcomed the passage of the ₱200 nationwide minimum wage hike bill on third and final reading in...

Of Labor & Literature

It is a tale of conflict as old as societies and governments. In the age of antiquity, it was between master and slave. During...