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FOR Philippine Olympic Committee secretary general Atty. Wharton Chan, sports governance is more than meetings — it’s a lifelong passion dedicated to the rise of the Filipino athlete.

Fueled by passion: Chan rallies behind Filipinos’ Olympic dream

29 Mar 2026

4 min read

UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas College of Rehabilitation Sciences Dean Dr. Donald G. Manlapaz admitted that physical therapy was not his first choice, initially considering Physics, but said the field eventually became his passion.

Destiny, discipline drive field’s expertise

Dani Mari Arnaiz

29 Mar 2026

3 min read

FROM volunteer to lawyer, Anna Cabrera strengthens the fight against animal cruelty through legal action and education.

The lawyer who found her voice for animals

Dani Mari Arnaiz

29 Mar 2026

4 min read

Jordan: MGEN Renewables reshapes RE field

Jordan: MGEN Renewables reshapes RE field

Maria Bernadette Romero

29 Mar 2026

3 min read

AT the sprawling Villar Sipag Farm School, former Senator Cynthia Villar told Daily Tribune staff that the initiative stands as a hands-on answer to long-standing gaps in technical skills, mechanization and enterprise know-how among Filipino farmers and fisherfolk.

Mrs. ‘Sipag at Tiyaga,’ on being ‘wais na misis’

22 Mar 2026

9 min read

DANNY Espiritu vows that he will never get tired of turning ordinary rookies into Philippine basketball’s biggest, brightest stars.

Dynamic Danny: Espiritu happy to guide basketball’s biggest stars

22 Mar 2026

4 min read

BANK of the Philippine Islands senior vice president and lead economist Emilio ‘Jun’ S. Neri Jr. is keeping a close watch on inflation that may spike to 4 percent as early as March, nearly double February's rate, as oil prices continue to rise.

Economist: MidEast war clouds growth momentum

22 Mar 2026

4 min read

FORMER president of the Fashion Design Council of the Philippines Randy Ortiz.

A life Woven with passion and purpose

Dani Mari Arnaiz

22 Mar 2026

4 min read

Cardinal Orlando B. Quevedo, OMI, curiously flips through the pages of DAILY TRIBUNE before leading his birthday thanksgiving Mass.

A life of purpose via faith, humility

Patricia Ramirez

15 Mar 2026

4 min read

TOGETHER with PBA commissioner Willie Marcial (center), Jacque Ruby (second from left) is one of the prime movers in the entry of the Macau Black Knights to the PBA.

Radiant Ruby: Marketing exec adds glow to Phl basketball

15 Mar 2026

4 min read

Weaving stories of heritage

Weaving stories of heritage

Dani Mari Arnaiz

15 Mar 2026

5 min read

JETTI Petroleum Inc. president Leo Bellas (center) explains to z hosts Chito Lozada (left) and Teddy Montelibano (right) that, despite uncertainty in global supply routes, the industry continues to negotiate shipments months in advance while monitoring signals from producers and refiners.

Bellas takes frontline to keep pump clarity

Maria Bernadette Romero

15 Mar 2026

4 min read

Dra. Angela Pineda continues her father, Dr. Vinson B. Pineda’s, legacy by leading Dermclinic and championing science-based skincare solutions for Filipinos.

Touched by an Angela: Inherited passion for good

Patricia Ramirez

08 Mar 2026

4 min read

CHITO Victolero will be returning to the Mapua Cardinals, not just to win an NCAA crown, but to help them get better every single day — on and off the playing court.

The King Cardinal

08 Mar 2026

6 min read

GEOPOLITICAL pressure following the Cold War is what is playing out in the US efforts in the current offensive against Iran, according to Dr. Renato de Castro, professor of international relations at De La Salle University.

MidEast conflict, more than meets the eye

08 Mar 2026

4 min read

King Chef’s founder Marites Ang believes that quality should never be compromised.

A recipe for success

Dani Mari Arnaiz

08 Mar 2026

4 min read

ANALYST Edward Chico believes former President Rodrigo Duterte is likely facing an International Criminal Court trial that could last up to eight years.

Chico lays down pragmatic perspective

Abegail Esquierda

01 Mar 2026

3 min read

WALTER Torres is using his vast experience as a national athlete to craft policies and make decisions that will benefit Philippine sports.

Master of the Piste: Olympian Torres embracing PSC role with grateful heart

01 Mar 2026

5 min read

HER path wasn’t linear, but it was hers. Micaela Niala’s journey to becoming an attorney proves that patience and persistence create lasting success.

Rough road to success

Dani Mari Arnaiz

01 Mar 2026

3 min read

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