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A day of wine and roses with Pablo Tariman
Whenever I’d complain aloud to Pablo about the financial challenges of being a freelance writer, he would quiet me down by saying, in his serious baritone voice, “It’s the only good thing we know how to do.”
BTS’ j-hope is born to be onstage
j-hope definitely has to come back — this time with his brothers — to have a blast with Filo-ARMYs again and introduce them to his new favorite Filipino food! J-hope was obsessed with halo-halo and absolutely loved Filipino restaurant Manam’s spread: garlic rice, sisig (“My favorite!” he declared), crispy pata, and his charming take on sinigang na baboy sa sampaloc — “singnigang na baboy sa sampolic.”
Duterte arrest inspires continuing drive for humane approach to anti-drug campaign
The Global Commission on Drug Policy: We urge governments worldwide to reflect on the lessons from the Philippines and reject policies that prioritize punishment over progress. Drug policy reform is a matter of justice,public health and humanity.”
Tsek.ph relaunching on Feb. 7
Dedicated to combating disinformation with verified information, Tsek.ph – the Philippines’ pioneering fact-checking coalition – will relaunch on February 7, ahead of the May 12 elections.
‘Kristine’ savages Bicol
Savage Mind, a cultural landmark in Naga City, survived the beatings of typhoon Enteng last September but not the ferocity of storm Kristine.
