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More Christmas wishes

by Joaquin Henson - December 26, 2024 - 12:00am

Here are the five more Christmas wishes in our list of 10.

Illicit

by Alex Magno - December 26, 2024 - 12:00am

Just as this administration was trying to impress the public about its seriousness in curbing economic sabotage, the Court of Tax Appeals dismissed on a technicality a case involving tax evasion through illicit tobacco...

Home

by Iris Gonzales - December 26, 2024 - 12:00am

Christmas, more than any other occasion throughout the year, always brings Filipinos home – wherever or whatever home may be.

Looking back to 2024

by Elfren S. Cruz - December 26, 2024 - 12:00am

In 2024, there were events that have been considered as seismic in their effects on the Philippines and the world. In the Philippines, the biggest political event was the end of the alliance called the UniTeam....

Christmas and compassionate soul

by Lee Sang-Hwa - December 26, 2024 - 12:00am

Christmas Day comes and goes, but its spirit lingers, bringing reflection, joy and hope.

Excess liquidity

by Tony Lopez - December 26, 2024 - 12:00am

Christmas Day 2024 was rainy.

Energy security

by Joe Zaldarriaga - December 26, 2024 - 12:00am

Earlier this year, our country battled the El Niño phenomenon, which led to record-breaking temperatures and heat indices. Despite all the preparations, Luzon recorded an all-time high power demand, which...

How I almost missed Zerobaseone's 'Timeless World' in Manila

by Gracie Go - December 26, 2024 - 12:00am

As much as I love Zerobaseone, I have to admit that the Manila leg of their concert didn’t start off well — at least for me. It wasn’t because of anything the boys did, but rather because I found...

The Asian Cultural Council: Unity through culture

by Mike Toledo - December 26, 2024 - 12:00am

ACC Manila provides artists opportunities for transformative exchange between the Philippines and the US, as well as the rest of Asia.

Christmases past

by Ana Marie Pamintuan - December 25, 2024 - 12:00am

Last Saturday night, I heard Christmas carols ringing out outside my home: “We Wish You A Merry Christmas.” “Sa Maybahay Ang Aming Bati.”

A week to plan your ‘future’

by Cito Beltran - December 25, 2024 - 12:00am

A Merry Christmas to all of you and please accept my most sincere thanks and gratitude for making time to read this column, as well as those of my fellow columnists and the work put together by the team behind each...

The rise and fall of California

by Andrew J. Masigan - December 25, 2024 - 12:00am

Merry Christmas from California! Most of us have family and friends living in the West Coast. Some of us have had the privilege of visiting the sunshine state and enjoyed its gorgeous hills, valleys and coasts. For...

Drawing 42 branches of Jesus’ family tree

by Jarius Bondoc - December 25, 2024 - 12:00am

Of the four evangelists, Matthew was unique in tracing Jesus’ lineage, Chapter 1:1-17:

‘Sana all’

by Marichu A. Villanueva - December 25, 2024 - 12:00am

In tune with the holiday mood, we take a respite from the usual vexations to one’s spirit. If only for a brief period, it is also good for one’s health to avoid stress and other irritants that can make...

RAOKs and resolutions

by Doreen G. Yu - December 25, 2024 - 12:00am

Random acts of kindness. It’s become a worldwide movement (there’s actually a foundation – randomactsofkindness.org), and it works because of the participation of ordinary folks anywhere and everywhere....

Christmas wishes

by Joaquin M. Henson - December 25, 2024 - 12:00am

If Santa Claus is listening, here are five of 10 wishes this Christmas for Philippine sports. The other five wishes will be in this column tomorrow.

Spread love this Christmas

by Boo Chanco - December 25, 2024 - 12:00am

The Christmas spirit seems to have escaped me these days. The song that keeps repeating in my head isn’t a Christmas carol but a Burt Bacharach classic from my high school years.

Wishful thinking

by Marianne Go - December 25, 2024 - 12:00am

Merry Christmas! May all your dreams come true!

Why the future looks bright for The Brut Collective

by Boy Abunda - December 25, 2024 - 12:00am

This is what a group of four dynamic and passionate artists called The Brut Collective is doing. ‘I honestly believe that we’re a force to be reckoned with,’ enthuses movie actor-artist Reb Belleza....

A merry birthday for Ching Cruz

by Frannie Jacinto - December 25, 2024 - 12:00am

To celebrate her birthday, lovely Ching Cruz decided to have a festive gathering for her good friends with a request that each guest bring an exchange gift so that everyone would be able to bring home...

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