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Today, November 30, Bonifacio Day, we remember Andrés Bonifacio as the “Father of the Philippine Revolution”. But did yo...
30/11/2025

Today, November 30, Bonifacio Day, we remember Andrés Bonifacio as the “Father of the Philippine Revolution”. But did you know that before he became the country’s proto–revolutionary icon, Bonifacio lived another life—one strikingly familiar to the world we inhabit now? A world of hustles and side gigs, branding decisions and financial controls, startups and fractured partnerships.

We tend to sculpt Bonifacio in memory as a man already destined for revolt: bolo in hand, chest out, the embodiment of resistance. Yet long before history cast him in bronze, he was navigating the small, unglamorous architectures of survival... Seen up close, he emerges not just as a figure of defiant passion but as someone who understood how systems, collaboration, and governance could determine the fate of any endeavor.

𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

: Fashion and beauty personality Rocio Zobel steps forward with CALA by Rocio Zobel, a swimwear line inspired by her f...
29/11/2025

: Fashion and beauty personality Rocio Zobel steps forward with CALA by Rocio Zobel, a swimwear line inspired by her family’s Calatagan estate and crafted with locally sourced textiles.

“I named the brand CALA, short for Calatagan, where our family farm is located,” she tells Lifestyle Asia. “[It's] a place where I spent much of my childhood and now watch my nieces and nephews enjoy as well.”

More than a debut label, CALA hints at a broader lifestyle vision. “Looking ahead, I see myself continuing to pursue multiple passions and juggling different projects,” she says—signaling a brand built to grow with her evolving creative identity.

The youngest daughter of corporate executive Iñigo Zobel, Rocio comes from a family deeply embedded in Philippine business and philanthropy. Yet her rise is distinctly her own, with CALA marking her first major step into the country’s resortwear conversation.

29/11/2025

Monica Ang-Tan of the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Philippines underscores how Germany’s historic security shift—from Europe’s tensions to Indo-Pacific challenges—shapes shared vulnerabilities and interconnected futures at the Asia Society Philippines forum on "Navigating Security in a Rapidly Changing World".

29/11/2025

ATM: "Balita ni Supremo" is streaming now on November 30, Andres Bonifacio’s birth anniversary, honoring the “Father of the Philippine Revolution” with bold, real-time exposition.

29/11/2025

Asia Society Philippines Center head and managing director Natalie Christine "Ching" Jorge delivers opening remarks at the Asia Society Philippines forum on "Navigating Security in a Changing World," highlighting Germany’s shift toward a more proactive global role and its implications for Indo-Pacific partnerships.

: The Supreme Court has ordered several current and former government officials to respond to a petition seeking a wri...
29/11/2025

: The Supreme Court has ordered several current and former government officials to respond to a petition seeking a writ of habeas corpus for former president Rody Duterte, who has been detained at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague since March.

The high court gave them 30 days to file memoranda addressing whether the case is moot, whether it should refrain from intervening because of ongoing ICC proceedings, and whether a writ should be issued.

The petition was filed by Duterte’s children — Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte, Davao City 1st District Rep. Paolo Duterte, and Veronica Duterte — who question the legality of his March 11 arrest in Manila under an ICC warrant and his transfer to The Hague the next day. They argue authorities acted without a warrant issued by a Philippine court and bypassed procedures required to surrender a Filipino citizen to an international tribunal.

The petitions name as respondents the officials in charge during the arrest, including Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin; Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla; DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla; PNP chief Francisco Marbil; CIDG director Nicolas Torre III; Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra; Immigration commissioner Norman Tansingco; DFA Secretary Enrique Manalo; AFP Chief of Staff Romeo Brawner Jr.; Philippine Center on Transnational Crime executive director Antonio Alcantara; and Capt. Johnny Gulla and Capt. Elmo Segovia. The Supreme Court also directed all parties to report any relevant developments.

PHILIPPINES, FRANCE BOOST DEFENSE TIES WITH JOINT MARITIME DRILLSThe Armed Forces of the Philippines and the French Arme...
29/11/2025

PHILIPPINES, FRANCE BOOST DEFENSE TIES WITH JOINT MARITIME DRILLS

The Armed Forces of the Philippines and the French Armed Forces concluded a bilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity on Friday, November 28, in the southern portion of Eastern Mindanao, aiming to boost interoperability and maritime domain awareness.

Philippine assets, including the BRP Artemio Ricarte (PS-37), a C-208B, a Black Hawk, and FA-50s, operated with a French frigate and helicopter in the strategic area.

Exercises included division tactical maneuvers, officer-of-the-watch drills, and a replenishment-at-sea approach, all designed to strengthen coordination and operational readiness between the two forces.

Officials said the engagement reflects growing Philippine-French defense cooperation and reinforces their shared commitment to maritime security and a rules-based Indo-Pacific. | 📸 Naval Forces Eastern Mindanao PIO

: BLACKPINK's Lisa relives the Philippine Arena crowd in her latest Instagram post, writing: “Still can't get over you...
29/11/2025

: BLACKPINK's Lisa relives the Philippine Arena crowd in her latest Instagram post, writing: “Still can't get over your energy. Love you Philippines!”

The Mariners Club in Hong Kong reopened on November 18 after seven years of redevelopment and a 2023 construction-site f...
29/11/2025

The Mariners Club in Hong Kong reopened on November 18 after seven years of redevelopment and a 2023 construction-site fire that nearly derailed the project. Its return revives a long-standing haven for international crews.

For Filipino seafarers, who make up more than 25% of the global maritime workforce, the reopening restores a familiar touchpoint in a routine shaped by long voyages, tight schedules, and brief shore stays.

𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

: Mang Inasal has become the first quick-service restaurant in the Philippines to integrate with Google Wallet, a step...
29/11/2025

: Mang Inasal has become the first quick-service restaurant in the Philippines to integrate with Google Wallet, a step the company says will strengthen its digital ecosystem as Google Wallet and Google Pay roll out nationwide.

The partnership coincides with the launch of the upgraded Mang Inasal app, which now lets users save and redeem digital vouchers with one tap. New registrants receive a welcome email offering a free four-piece pork barbecue voucher that can be stored directly in Google Wallet.

Once saved, Google Wallet alerts customers before the voucher expires, streamlining redemption and supporting Mang Inasal’s push to make rewards easier to access.

'PARA AKONG BUMALIK SA KABATAAN KO; DAMI KONG TAWA' 🩷BLACKPINK’s Jisoo delivered a chic, heartfelt nod to her Filipino B...
28/11/2025

'PARA AKONG BUMALIK SA KABATAAN KO; DAMI KONG TAWA' 🩷

BLACKPINK’s Jisoo delivered a chic, heartfelt nod to her Filipino BLINKs after the group’s electrifying “Deadline World Tour” stop in Bulacan. Posting a carousel of concert moments on Instagram, she paired the images with a warm message written in Filipino—an intimate gesture of gratitude that instantly captivated fans.

28/11/2025

Gary George Clotario, vice president of Tuldok Animation Studios Inc., revisited the studio’s previously released short film "Bernardo Carpio" during Design Week Philippines, giving the audience a special screening of the epic-inspired work directed by Rianne Hill Soriano.

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