In a strong show of support for President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s health initiatives, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) actively joined the 2025 Post-State of the Nation Address (SONA) discussions at the Makabagong San Juan National Government Center. The two-day event brought together key agencies to expand on the President’s address and outline the…
TikTok has partnered with the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) to protect overseas Filipino job seekers from the growing threat of online recruitment scams. Launched on World Day Against Trafficking, the collaboration introduces a three-part video series and an Online Resource Hub under TikTok’s digital literacy initiative, #ThinkTwice. The campaign is designed to equip Filipinos…
A new wave of computing has arrived. Lenovo Philippines has officially unveiled its highly anticipated 2025 lineup of Yoga and Legion laptops—bringing power, portability, and innovation to creators, professionals, and gamers across the country. Unveiled at an exclusive media launch in Manila, the new collection takes a bold leap into the future of personal tech…
Rising Filipino tennis sensation Alex Eala is hitting pause on her WTA tour campaign after pulling out of the upcoming Cincinnati Open due to a shoulder injury. The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) confirmed her withdrawal midweek, noting that the 19-year-old, who trained at the prestigious Rafa Nadal Academy, would not be joining the draw at…
Filipino gamers, it’s time to answer the call of adventure. The long-awaited MMORPG LORDNINE: Infinite Class has officially launched in the Philippines, kicking things off with an electrifying event at SM Makati Cyberzone on July 29. Developed by NX3GAMES and brought to local shores by Smilegate Megaport, LORDNINE isn’t just another role-playing game—it’s a next-gen,…
ENABLING STRATEGIC ENERGY SHIFT. CVC Asia has entered into an agreement with MPower to transition its Philippine investments, namely Landers Superstore operator Southeast Asia Retail Inc., The Medical City (TMC) operator Professional Services Inc., and FAST Logistics Group to the Competitive Retail Electricity Market (CREM) and the Retail Aggregation Program (RAP). CVC Capital Partners Senior…
Department of Trade and Industry secretary Ma. Cristina Aldeguer-Roque. (Photo from the Philippine News Agency) To strengthen support in the the growth of the country’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), trade secretary Maria Cristina Aldeguer-Roque is seeking a higher budget for its programs targeted to continue providing low-interest loans in line with President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’…
NU’s spitfirish shooting guard Jake Figueroa. (Photo from YouTube/OneSports) “Copy that, coach Jeff” was all National University’s shooting guard Jake Figueroa could say as the Bulldogs make a comeback to barge into the championship round of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines men’s basketball competitions. One of NU’s recognized leaders, Figueroa heard his coach…
Erstwhile governor Joel Reyes of Palawan. (Photo from the Bangkok Post) Jokingly, witnesses opined that when former governor Joel Reyes has completed his prison term, he will probably receive 100 grand as a centenarian, as he has been sentenced to 110 years of imprisonment for graft by the Sandiganbayan. In a 625-page decision promulgated last…
Ex-president Rodrigo Duterte’s former spokesman Atty. Herminio ‘Harry’ Roque. (Photo from Bombo Radyo News) THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Former president Rodrigo ‘Rody’ Duterte (FPRRD)’s lead counsel, , British-Israeli barrister, Nicholas Kaufman, has dropped the bomb and the message is clear: “Atty. Harry Roque is not wanted by Duterte . . . or anyone near him.” According…