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By Dr. Bernardo M. Villegas
A most enlightened piece of legislation has been proposed by former President and now Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, with her son Camarines Sur Rep. Diosdado Arroyo as co-sponsor. The bill amends Republic Act 8187, otherwise known as the Paternity Leave Act of 1996, and proposes that married male employees should be entitled to paternity leaves beyond the current limit of four deliveries and in all succeeding deliveries of their respective spouses.
Posted: January 30th, 2013 in Blog,Columnists,Inquirer Columns | Read More »
By Dr. Bernardo M. Villegas
I wouldn’t exactly include it in my “bucket” list. I was, however, extremely glad that I was part of the fourth Cobra Ironman 70.3 Philippines held in Mactan last August 5. Don’t get me wrong. I am no triathlete (the only bicycle I ride is the stationary one for aerobics!). I had the chance to hobnob with world triathlete champions like Pete Jacobs of Australia and Arland Macasieb of the Philippines, Formula One star Jenson Button and actor Piolo Pascual because my nephew Mike Arcenas of Nike Palace asked me to manage an amateur team of professionals in their fifties and sixties who participated in the relay portion of the triathlon event.
Posted: November 6th, 2012 in Blog | Read More »
By Marge C. Enriquez
He stepped out of the shadow of his famous father, former senator Ramon B. Magsaysay Jr. and grandfather Ramon Magsaysay when he launched Carmen’s Best.
Posted: October 13th, 2012 in Featured Gallery,Headlines,Inquirer Features,Photos & Videos | Read More »
By Sylvie Groult
Before the Spanish economic crisis hit, Mercedes Gonzalez and her family lived comfortably, she working in a shoe shop and her husband and second son in construction.
Posted: July 15th, 2012 in Latest Business Stories | Read More »
By Emerald D. Ilac
Work and family—two words that highly interact and support each other, and two words that may cause the most conflict and stress when combined.
Posted: May 14th, 2012 in Headlines | Read More »
By Gil C. Cabacungan
For a first-time time developer with an old-rich pedigree, it’s still hip to be square among star-struck real estate players.
Posted: March 17th, 2012 in Headlines,Inquirer Features | Read More »
By Rogelio Constantino Medina
At a young age, The Manila Peninsula’s retired social and public relations director Mila Magsaysay-Valenzuela worked as a part-time reservations clerk at Pan-American Airways in the 50s.
Posted: March 10th, 2012 in Editor's Pick,Headlines,Inquirer Features | Read More »
By Madonna Virola
CITY OF CALAPAN – He was jobless, when along with his wife, he migrated to Calapan City from Iloilo in 1990. Duane Delicana, however, was fearless and undaunted by the challenges that routinely faced newcomers like him to the city. Apparently, the toil of the early years already paid off for today he is owner [...]
Posted: December 17th, 2011 in Editor's Pick,Featured Gallery,Headlines,Inquirer Features,Photos & Videos | Read More »
By Nestor P. Burgos Jr.
There’s definitely more than bread in Iloilo’s Tinapayan. For 37 years, the bakeshop has catered to Ilonggos, starting as a no-frills store and later evolving into a high-quality but affordable one.
Posted: November 5th, 2011 in Featured Gallery,Headlines,Inquirer Features,Photos & Videos | Read More »
By Dr. Bernardo M. Villegas
One of the reasons why the Filipino worker is generally a cut above others of different nationalities is his or her cheerful disposition. Whether here or abroad, the typical Filipino always radiates hope and optimism. The smile comes to his or her face easily. This propensity to joy is, in turn, due to strong family [...]
Posted: October 18th, 2011 in Blog,Columnists | Read More »
By Marla Viray
Romana Peanut Brittle drew Metro Manila’s attention as a popular souvenir item, which becomes available to tourists only when they motor up to Baguio City or to this town where it has been manufactured since 1958.
Posted: September 17th, 2011 in Editor's Pick,Featured Gallery,Headlines,Inquirer Features,Photos & Videos | Read More »
By Theresa S. Samaniego
At a young, tender age of 7, Raul Joseph Concepcion, unlike most other kids, spent his extra waking hours working for the family business. Concepcion tells SundayBiz that he actually enjoyed those times when he was tasked to punch cards of different colors, stack them together, and after which he would use these to play [...]
Posted: September 10th, 2011 in Editor's Pick,Featured Gallery,Headlines,Inquirer Features,Photos & Videos | Read More »
