Arianne Lacanilao

All the cinema (and sequels) we have to look forward to in 2023

Ever get the feeling that time is standing still, that your life’s on repeat, that everything’s just another rerun of a mediocre TV show? Well, this...

I’ve indulged over the holidays. If I’m healthy the rest of the time, does it matter?

pexels/nicole michalou, CC BY-SA The holidays are often called the “silly season” – a time when we eat, drink and be merry. But these holiday indulgences...

BFP records 13K fire incidents for 2022

MANILA – The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) reported that fires in the country went down by 4.02 percent from January 1 to December 26 this year....

CHED warns scholarship grant seekers vs. fake online accounts

MANILA – The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) warned the public on Wednesday against unofficial accounts misrepresenting CHED scholarships. In a Facebook post, the CHED said these...

Gov’t posts P149-B tourism revenue

MANILA — The administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has generated PHP149 billion (USD2.6 billion) in tourism revenues as of November this year, according to the...

Fireworks-related injuries climb to 32: DOH

4 facts about seagulls that will make you love these relentless chip thieves

Whether they’re stealing your chips or screeching at your picnic table, seagulls are a hallmark of Australian summers. But how much do you really know about...

6 non-fiction reads for kids this summer, recommended by kids aged 9 to 11

Drew Perales/Unsplash, CC BY Kids are often gifted books for Christmas, but the trick is to get them to read them! No one likes nagging their...

Betting on female jockeys can bring greater rewards – but it’s not all good news

The bookmaker (nearly) always wins, as the adage goes. But if you want to tip the balance in your favour, look to female riders. Gamblers’ biases...

For burglars, it’s the most wonderful time of the year: how to keep your home safe these holidays

The lead-up to the holiday period is often referred to as the silly season — but it is when offenders get serious; burglary rates tend to...