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From blackouts to food shortages: Why the Philippine clean energy sector needs a boost

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WIND turbine for home use generates electricity. The benefits of converting to clean energy will be felt in the long run, after the initial investment is paid off. Photo By Ma. Esther Salcedo-Posadas, Contributor

Former Senator Heherson Alvarez thinks that the world is so close to what is known as the “tipping point” where even the food chain will be directly affected.

Posted: May 11th, 2013 in Featured Gallery,Headlines,Inquirer Features,Photos & Videos | Read More »

Medical director with a passion for wellness offers unique perspective

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Dr. Jun Juliano thinks that putting a spa inside a hospital is not too farfetched

STA. ROSA, LAGUNA – On his desk rested a Philippine casino bus tour proposal that led to a short discussion on the topic of gambling.  Dr. Jun Juliano admits that he really wasn’t too fond of casino gaming.  “You always lose to the house.  In business, you don’t lose because you always learn whether you [...]

Posted: April 25th, 2013 in Inquirer Features | Read More »

National Museum renovated to meet world standards

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It’s not as grandiose as Paris’ Louvre or as abstract as San Francisco’s Museum of Modern Art but the newly refurbished Philippine National Museum now asserts its own unique identity among its global neighbors.

Posted: March 21st, 2013 in Headlines,Inquirer Features | Read More »

After 28 years, Vieux Chalet still thrives

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DINERS enjoy a quiet Sunday lunch together with a good view of the city.

The road leading there is at times steep, winding, or downright confusing. Yet, after 28 years and even after the demise of its Swiss founder Tony Hassig, Vieux Chalet Swiss Restaurant not only lives, but is also visited regularly by loyal patrons all the way from the big cities of Makati and Alabang.

Posted: February 28th, 2013 in Featured Gallery,Headlines,Photos & Videos | Read More »

Villa Ibarra: Hotel managed especially for brides

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Aside from weddings, Villa Ibarra can also accommodate small corporate gatherings that require intimate surroundings. Photo by Ma. Esther Salcedo-Posadas, Contributor

The most expensive item on the menu, Bistro Ibarra’s Paella Valenciana, was taking almost an hour to be served as hungry patrons started to complain about the wait. Finally, the much-awaited dish arrived and it was wiped out in no time, with succeeding compliments to the chef.

Posted: February 2nd, 2013 in Editor's Pick,Featured Gallery,Headlines,Inquirer Features,Photos & Videos | Read More »

Lucina and a little French country

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LUCINA is a newly opened store located at the Paseo de Sta. Rosa Mall

The name sounds Italian but the message is eloquently spoken in French, “Notre maison est votre maison.” (Our home is your home) reads one of the blackboard signs inside the store.

Posted: January 26th, 2013 in Featured Gallery,Headlines,Inquirer Features,Photos & Videos | Read More »

Consumers need to strip the hype off e-readers

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During an informal talk with parents of St. Scholastica’s College students, La Salle’s IT Consultant Jun Lozada (of the ZTE Broadband controversy) highlighted the apparent success of the implementation of e-book readers in La Salle classrooms.

Posted: June 29th, 2012 in Headlines | Read More »

Cooking up a raw food business

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On one hand, there are food enthusiasts who completely shun eating raw food in Manila due to the high temperature that causes bacteria to multiply rapidly. On the other, you will find health buffs who eat raw food as a way of life.

Posted: May 4th, 2012 in Headlines | Read More »

How secure is your bank signature card?

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The leakage of Renato Corona’s bank accounts brings to light a fundamental query on signature cards. Following are a few factors to consider.

Posted: February 27th, 2012 in Latest Business Stories | Read More »

Peeking into property transactions

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The recent appearance of property developers on the witness stand of the Corona trial may have piqued the interest of first-time investors on how real estate transactions in the Philippines are handled.

Posted: February 20th, 2012 in Headlines | Read More »

Business (and casual) meetings at Resorts World

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RESORTS World is located in front of Ninoy Aquino International Airport 3

If you are a businessman in Manila, it is possible that you may have been invited to check out the latest integrated resort near the airport known as Resorts World.

Posted: January 28th, 2012 in Editor's Pick,Featured Gallery,Headlines,Inquirer Features,Photos & Videos | Read More »

Chinese gift-giving and a few classic symbols

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CHINESE New Year will be celebrated on Jan. 23 this year, another long weekend for Filipinos. Photo by Ma. Esther Salcedo-Posadas, Contributor

Not all Filipinos are necessarily interested to go into details of the Chinese horoscope nor are they inclined to find out what the Year of the Dragon means.

Posted: January 14th, 2012 in Editor's Pick,Featured Gallery,Headlines,Inquirer Features,Photos & Videos | Read More »

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