Hotel of the Week: Dusit Thani Manila
This award-winning hotel blends the rich Thai heritage with Filipino hospitality amid a luxurious setting.
Tahanan Books launches sequels to Lola Basyang and Filipino Riddles, Feb. 19
Riddle enthusiasts and lovers of Lola Basyang stories are in for a double- treat when Tahanan Books launches its companion volumes to two popular Filipino classics.
INKCANTO | The Pope and ashes on your V-Day dreams
This week, we are having a weird constellation of events: Valentine’s Day, Ash Wednesday, and the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI. What significance do these three events portend? Read on for Ramil Digal Gulle’s curious connections.
2013 Nihongo Fiesta goes J-Rock with Uchusentai: NOIZ! on Feb. 23
Top Japanese rock group, speech contest, and quiz bee will surely excite ‘otakus’ and students alike at the yearly arts and culture celebration of Japan Foundation, Manila.
Art Fair Philippines gathers top artists, patrons, and gallerists, all in one carpark
See who was at the intense but fun VIP night at Art Fair Philippines.
Outrageous, reverential, fun: 11 things not to miss at Art Fair Philippines
Inspiring and impressive, here’s a quick guide to finding your way around the most talked about and well-received gathering so far of Philippine contemporary art.
Ballet Manila ends 17th season with West End Mamas
Ballet Manila wraps up its 17th performance season with the latest installment of its popular Ballads series, featuring the London-based trio West End Mamas as special guest.
Ready for another art fair? Of course! Make way for Art Fair Philippines, Feb. 7 to 10
Conceived early last year, Art Fair Philippines aims to showcase the world-class talents of Philippine artists.
INKCANTO | Damaso and other outrageous acts of love
Inkcanto believes that Celdran did disrespect—and he did it hardcore—the bishops and the Church. The question is: does he deserve to be punished with imprisonment?
Unique art show of Chinese paintings on scrolls, fans, and lanterns at SM Mall of Asia and Manila Hotel
A unique exhibition featuring vibrant Chinese brush paintings on various surfaces kick starts a beautiful and light Year of the Water Dragon celebration.
INKCANTO | Security, lice, and Gigi Reyes’ videotape
Inkcanto thinks there are three things that should be of great concern this week: 1) That spaced-out “surprise birthday gift” video on YouTube; 2) The safety of people inside malls; and 3) the extinction of pubic lice (instead of some people in public office).
National
- » Comelec suspends canvassing of votes for party-list groups; Buhay, A-Teacher, Bayan Muna lead polls
- » Brillantes wants barangay, SK polls postponed to 2014 or early 2015
- » PUBLIC-PRIVATE TEMPLATE | Brigada Eskwela now 10 yrs old; MVP Group a partner
- » PHOTOS | Twitter users post pics of fire in Quezon City
- » Only ranking, not senatorial winners may change with final tally of votes - Comelec
- » Some teachers remain unpaid for poll duties since generic cash cards don't carry their names
- » No PH-Taiwan joint probe, but 2 sides agree to help respective fact-finding teams
- » Roxas: Nothing personal vs Revillas, but judge was wrong to withhold search warrant
World
- » Powerful tornadoes strike in four central US states
- » VIDEO | Man, not economy, in crisis, says Pope
- » Yahoo! confirms Tumblr deal for $1.1 billion
- » India, China vow to end long-running border dispute
- » Mercedes Benz workers in South Africa go on strike due to proposed outsourcing
- » Filipino beaten up in Taiwan gets P164,000 from gangsters as Pinoys' safety assured
- » LIQUOR BAN | Egypt's stores under pressure to stop selling alcohol
- » New Zealander fined over Prince Charles manure plan
Economy
- » PSE-PDS MERGER | Local bourse signs deals with bank lobby, SGX to make way for unification
- » Trans-Asia bags DOE approval for Guimaras wind farm project
- » EDC, Canadian company agree to jointly develop geothermal projects in Chile, Peru
- » Zest Air to decommission smaller aircraft, suspend flights to 4 local destinations
- » Despite Philippine-Taiwan row, Cebu Pacific to proceed with maiden flight to Taipei in July
- » Dollar surplus jumps by more than half at end-April
- » SEC issues rules on computing foreign ownership in companies
- » BSP bars retail investors from investing in SDAs
Opinion
- » MUSINGS ON TAIWAN MESS | Confucius says...
- » COCKTALES | Ayala, SM rivalry leads to roadblock, regulatory capture
- » MANUEL BUENCAMINO | Post-election round-up
- » MEL STA.MARIA | Mar Roxas could be president in 2016
- » JESSICA ZAFRA | Etiquette for social media
- » Elections 2013: Mapping the battleground provinces and cities
- » Meritocracy or elite democracy? An assessment of the 2013 senatorial bets
- » MARIE YUVIENCO | Has the Peter Principle caught up with Sixto Brillantes?
InterAKTV
- » Caption This: Mark Caguioa looks a bit different, and why is he with Alaska fans in the stands?
- » LA Tenorio sees runner-up finish as stepping stone for future Ginebra championship
- » Dondon Hontiveros cherishes career revival with Commissioner’s Cup champion Alaska
- » POLL | Should Calvin Abueva be included in the Philippine team?
- » Calvin Abueva in national team? Gilas brass show interest in brash Alaska rookie
- » UFL Division Two: Team Socceroo rolls to 12th consecutive win
- » Malditas wary of tough Thailand side in Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers
- » Volcanoes notch first Asian Five Nations elite division win in trouncing of UAE
Infotek
- » Yahoo! buying Tumblr for $1.1 billion, vows not to screw it up
- » Yahoo! looks to Tumblr as elixir for revival
- » Smart offers unlimited LTE for 2 years on new iPad plans
- » Smart, IdeaSpace invite developers to hack their way into Silicon Valley
- » Yahoo!’s board approves $1.1 billion Tumblr acquisition: WSJ
- » VIDEO | Technologists say apps can aid in Asia
- » Internet in ‘coma’ as Iran election looms
- » Facebook outlook still muddled one year after IPO
Lifestyle
- » Hotel of the Week: Dusit Thani Manila
- » GALLERY | IFEX 2013 entrepreneurs at InterAksyon’s booth
- » REFLECTION | ‘Come Holy Spirit, come’
- » IFEX 2013 | 8 local and Asian foods to include in your shopping list
- » Smart offers fourth generation iPad with Wi-Fi and cellular
- » Visit museums for free on May 18, International Museum Day
- » IFEX 2013 | 10 unique Pinoy food finds, from frozen ‘turon’ to ‘bagoong’ powder
- » IFEX 2013 | Grand food show spotlights best of Philippine flavors and Asia’s ethnic foods
Special Feature
- » PUBLIC-PRIVATE TEMPLATE | Brigada Eskwela now 10 yrs old; MVP Group a partner
- » Greying China taps rural elderly to care for those even older
- » RAINY SEASON REMINDER | Bold action, big money needed to curb Asia floods
- » Slippery eel slides toward disaster
- » Saudi moves to avoid Afghan-style blowback from Syria
- » HEALTH ALERT | Cute kiddie school stuff laden with lead, warns Ecowaste Coalition
- » SUNDAY FOOD FOR THOUGHT | Pope calls for ethical behavior in public life
- » POLL POSTCRIPT | May 13 exercise flunked standards for transparency, accountability - watchdog
REFLECTION | ‘Come Holy Spirit, come’
We are holy when we listen and do the Lord’s commandments in love.
