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The proof is in the protractor.  When President Duterte describes himself as a “left-leaning” President, be advised not to take his words at face value; rather, they should be brought to the test. He should be made to stand 90° to the ground and...

Pollution: The world’s leading killer

On the morning of October 27, 1948, Wednesday, a heavy smog settled down over the area surrounding Donora, Pennsylvania in the United States.  Weathermen described it as “a temperature inversion” and was so thick that it evoked comments from the residents. According to the public...

Your loyal subject

At the tail-end of the ASEAN Summit here in Manila some weeks ago, we witnessed, mostly on social media platforms, a minor bickering by a certain “major blogger.” In gist, what transpired was a derring-do of this self-assuming major political blogger to a British...

Afterlight

WHEN YOU FIND you’re awake and you’re up on your feet, the first thing you notice is that your watch is partly broken—the hands unmoving; the crown, for some reason, a bit stiff, the crystal face smashed in like the shell of an...

Fund-raiser for Marawi by PDP Laban Cares

The advanced movie screening at the Center Square Cinemas in Bonifacio Global City in Taguig City also served as a venue where the PDP Laban Cares gave recognition to some of the veterans of the five-month battle by personnel of the Philippine National...

Ride the Sweet Rails of Eastwood Richmonde Hotel’s Gingerbread Train!

Eastwood Richmonde Hotel opens the tracks once more for a delightful ride with lip-smacking goodies this season! Hop in The Lounge’s Christmas Gingerbread Train and indulge in Richmonde’s rich, creamy, chocolaty goodies and savory holiday treats up for grabs starting November 24. Satisfy your...

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Introducing Mission: PHL, the BusinessMirror’s Envoys & Expats Recognition Awards

Four years ago, in 2013, BusinessMirror—the broadsheet sister publication of the Philippines Graphic—started its Envoys & Expats section. It was designed to serve as...

Will Solidarity please stand up?

I attended an awarding event once where I saw firsthand how a group of respected writers interacted only with those they deem worthy of...

A heritage of generosity: Remembering Amb. Antonio L. Cabangon Chua

  The call came unexpected. Just seconds after arriving at the newsroom, I stumbled out and rushed to the fourth floor. The Ambassador sat serenely on...

By farce of arms

Many mythologies tell stories of men, some heroic, others not, whose might and power gave them an aura of invincibility stronger than any armor....