Foodies in Metro Manila are about to experience a fiery feast as Mala King Hotpot officially opens its first branch in Arcovia City, Pasig. Known for its bold, tongue-tingling flavors straight from Chongqing, China—the birthplace of mala—Mala King promises a premium hotpot dining experience that’s both authentic and uniquely Filipino. At the grand opening, the…
The United States Embassy in Manila announced on Wednesday that scheduled passport and visa services will proceed “as situation permits” amid the ongoing federal government shutdown triggered by a lapse in appropriations. This policy extends to operations within the United States and at US embassies and consulates worldwide. However, the embassy’s social media accounts will…
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco participated with fellow Cabinet members in evaluating damage from a 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Cebu Province on September 29 night, resulting in fatalities and impacting thousands of residents. The province has been placed under a state of calamity, and President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. directed immediate assistance….
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla revealed that up to 200 people nationwide could face indictment over anomalous flood control projects, including at least 60 congressmen, contractors, and Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials. During a Wednesday press briefing, Remulla noted that the law provides various remedies, but the Department of Justice (DOJ) must…
Alex Eala continues to carve her place among the rising stars of the Women’s Tennis Association tour, surviving a three-hour, 18-minute slugfest against Belgium’s Greet Minnen to punch her ticket to the quarterfinals of the Suzhou Open in China. The 20-year-old Filipina, seeded fourth in the WTA 125 event, emerged victorious in a gripping 7-6,…
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has mobilized swift relief operations following the powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake that rocked Cebu and nearby provinces on Tuesday night, leaving dozens dead and hundreds injured. Under the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., PCSO General Manager Mel Robles ordered all branch offices and Authorized Agent Corporations (AACs) to provide…
Veteran Johnny Arcilla kept his title bid alive in the 42nd Philippine Columbian Association (PCA) Open Tennis Championships, dispatching Miguel Iglupas, 6-3, 6-0, Tuesday at the PCA indoor shell court in Manila. Arcilla, seeking a record 11th PCA crown, moved into the third round where he will face Ronard Joven, who beat Lucien Jay Caiman,…
National University Nazareth School (NUNS) dominated University of Santo Tomas (UST), 85-63, on Wednesday at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion to stay unbeaten in the UAAP Season 88 boys’ basketball tournament. Dean Tria led the Bullpups with 17 points on 8-of-10 shooting, plus four assists, three steals, two rebounds, and a block. He got solid support…
Bargain-hunting snapped the seven-day losing streak of the local bourse on Wednesday, pushing the Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) back to the 6,000 mark. The PSEi rose 1.22 percent to 6,026.03 points, while the All Shares gained 0.93 percent to 3,654.62 points. All sectoral indices advanced, led by Mining and Oil (+3.19%), followed by Services…
Asialink Finance Corporation remains optimistic about reaching its PHP17 billion loan disbursement target this year as more entrepreneurs take advantage of the expanding economy. “As of August 2025, we have already released PHP10.7 billion in loans, and we expect this to grow steadily in the remaining months of the year,” Asialink president and CEO Samuel…