Uncontrollable call of nature

By The Ear | February 26, 2011 - 12:00am

“CAN’T CONTROL IT.” Three middle-aged ladies were talking about their experiences in the city while waiting for the food they ordered in a restaurant.

Freeman Opinion

We love Wee Nam Kee

We love Wee Nam Kee

By Lai S. Reyes | December 9, 2010 - 12:00am

The long wait is finally over.

Food and Leisure

Ex-Erap adviser to fight conviction

By Roel Pareño | February 22, 2010 - 12:00am

An economic adviser for Western Mindanao of former President Joseph Estrada vowed to exhaust all legal means to clear his name after the local court sentenced him to 20 years in jail for the smuggling of a chemical...

New Heritage Hotel resident manager appointed

October 11, 2009 - 12:00am

Millennium Hotels and Resorts, which manages the Heritage Hotel Manila, has announced the appointment of Lawrence Wee as the hotel’s new resident manager.

Travel and Tourism

Jolo-born humanitarian 3rd Pinay to receive Pearl Buck award

Jolo-born humanitarian 3rd Pinay to receive Pearl Buck award

August 16, 2009 - 12:00am

A Jolo-born entrepreneur/humanitarian is the 2009 Pearl S. Buck International Woman of the Year, the third Filipina to receive...

A trail of SEC failure to protect investing public

By COMMONSENSE | By Marichu A. Villanueva1 | March 16, 2009 - 12:00am

Finally, following the Senate public hearing on the financial troubles that led to the closure of several pre-need companies, a proposed bill came out of this “inquiry in aid of legislation.

Retooling the finance chief

By Eden Estopace | November 3, 2008 - 12:00am

This is the era of the chief finance officer.

Trippin’ on health in Singapore

By Kathy Moran | January 13, 2006 - 12:00am

Run a 10-kilometer marathon. Indulge in spa treatment. Feast on vegetarian meals – and also on agenda, a visit to the Night Safari and Sentosa. This trip to Singapore, in short, was great – and yes, there...

Retired Marine sergeant killed in foiled kidnap try of trader’s son

By Roel Pareño | December 2, 2003 - 12:00am

ZAMBOANGA CITY — A retired Marine sergeant was killed during a shootout with lawless elements who attempted to abduct a trader’s son on Sunday, the police reported here.

Ex-Erap adviser faces smuggling raps

October 18, 2003 - 12:00am

The Department of Justice cleared the way for the trial of a former adviser of deposed President Joseph Estrada accused of smuggling hazardous chemicals that could be used to manufacture shabu. In a resolution signed...