Publisher's Note

Publisher’s Note
Dear Kababayans, I hope you are all enjoying out dog days of summer this august! With our economy opening up and kids getting ready to go back to school on September 1st summer really is going by so fast po. The first six months of 2020 has a been a roller coaster ride as we dealt [...]
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NEWS FROM January 2020

Spot the differences: Traslacion 2020 vs previous years

What a difference a year makes.
These are what devotees, the media and spectators noticed as the Black Nazarene procession on January 9, 2020 wove its way around the nation’s capital in the annual spectacle called Traslacion.
Authorities, both the local government led by the city mayor Isko Moreno and the Manila Police, introduced changes and made [...]

Iran plane crash site has been cleared of most wreckage

(CNN)The field in Iran where a Ukrainian aircraft crashed two days ago has been cleared of most of the wreckage, and the public has been trawling through what’s left behind, new images shared with CNN show.
The photos, taken near a soccer field in Laleh Park in the town of Shahedshahr on Friday, point to a clear [...]

LIZQUEN BRINGS BACK ROMANCE TO PRIMETIME IN “MAKE IT WITH YOU”

Airing this January 13…
LIZQUEN BRINGS BACK ROMANCE TO PRIMETIME IN “MAKE IT WITH YOU”
2020 marks the much-awaited return of love team Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil to television as they bring back romance to primetime in their journey to finding love as a choice in a world full of options in “Make It With You,” [...]

MANNY PACQUIAO – MPBL ALL STAR WEEKEND

By The Pinoy Times Media Team

Roll Out the Welcome Wagon
It was as surreal as it gets. The minute that editor-in-chief Connie Kariaski and DJ OB mentioned that we were to interview the man who is regarded by many boxing historians as the greatest boxer of all time, it took me a while to scrounge [...]

Working in Extreme Temperatures

Extreme temperature warnings are in effect – if you’re working outdoors, know the warning signs of cold stress and how to protect yourself.
Employers can help employees and workers adapt by providing:
+ on-site heaters or heated shelter
+ a work/warm-up schedule
+ a flexible pace where workers can take extra breaks if needed
+ as much protection from wind [...]

What 2020 Has in Store for You Based on Your Zodiac Sign

The Rat is the Chinese zodiac sign known for being inquisitive, shrewd, and resourceful. The Rat is also the first in the rotation of the 12 zodiac signs, meaning that a Rat year is a year of renewal. So when a Rat year comes, it generally delivers new experiences with favorable outcomes for all of [...]

FULL LIST: Winners, MMFF 2019 Awards Night

MANILA, Philippines – The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2019 Gabi ng Parangal was held on Friday, December 27 at the New Frontier Theater in Araneta City.
Brillante Mendoza’s Mindanao won the top awards winning Best Picture, Best Actor for Allen Dizon, Best Actress for Judy Ann Santos, and Best Child Performer for Yuna Tangog.

Mindanao also won the two [...]

Kuya Bong’s Kusina

Rainbow Salad With Creamy Avocado Dressing

Brighten up your day with this easy, simple recipe for Rainbow Salad with creamy avocado dressing. It beautiful…it’s colorful…it’s healthy and yummy!

INGREDIENTS
AVOCADO DRESSING

1 small avocado
1 cup yogurt
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
2 cloves garlic

RAINBOW SALAD

1 head romaine - (or green leaf or red leaf lettuce or combination [...]

Top 10 Fashion Trends To Add To Your Wardrobe In 2020

As we enter the new year, the first order of business is to get rid of all the dated trends that were overexploited in 2019. Let’s just say, nobody wants to see another pair of tiny glasses for a couple of seasons, and a break from sequin is good for humanity.
Kick start 2020 with newer [...]

Take it or leave it: Government offers new water deal

MANILA, Philippines — Take it or leave it.
The government will take over Metro Manila’s water distribution services if the two largest water firms refuse to accept the terms of a new contract that will be offered to them, President Duterte said yesterday.
Answering questions from the media, Duterte said the government has finished a “draft contract” [...]