The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) continued its nationwide relief efforts, bringing its donation drive to the Bicol region to aid families heavily affected by recent typhoons. League staff, together with Rain or Shine veteran Beau Belga, traveled to Libon, Albay to distribute rice, canned goods, and essential food packs to residents still reeling from the…
TikTok Shop has unveiled its newest Global Safety Report, underscoring the platform’s growing commitment to creating a safer, more trustworthy, and more supportive space for shoppers and sellers. The report reflects TikTok Shop’s strengthened approach to protecting users while uplifting Filipino micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) navigating the country’s fast-growing digital commerce landscape. Yves…
East West Banking Corporation is closing the year with major momentum, playing crucial roles in three of the country’s biggest and most talked-about capital-market transactions: Maynilad’s historic Initial Public Offering (IPO), SM Prime Holdings’ P17-billion retail bond issuance, and Ayala Land Inc.’s P15-billion Sustainability-Linked Bonds. Together, these landmark deals underscore EastWest’s growing influence in both…
Perhaps as a form of vindication from the involvement of its top officials in widespread corruption in government, state auditors have flagged the Office of the Vice President (OVP) over alleged “discrepancies in documentation” on distributed welfare goods worth ₱110.1 million in 2024. In its Annual Audit Report (AAR) released on Monday, December 1, the Commission…
The Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Company (Meralco) officially ushered in the holiday season with the much-awaited lighting of Liwanag Park at the Meralco Operating Center in Pasig City — an annual event that has grown into a cherished Filipino Christmas tradition. This year’s celebration, themed A Brighter Christmas for All, once again transformed the…
Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding.— German-born theoretical physicist Albert Einstein A new international report has placed the Philippines at the heart of a growing global concern—China’s rising ambition to dominate key regions across the world—but in this score, our country’s firm stand in the West Philippine Sea…
PCSO general manager Mel Robles. The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), under the leadership of General Manager Melquiades Robles, reaffirmed its commitment to public welfare on Tuesday as it partnered with the Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) to install Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) across all LRT-2 stations and trains. The initiative marks a major milestone…
Jollibee Group’s Atty. Vera Marie “Vem” Bautista-King, General Counsel for Corporate & Commercial Global, continues to earn recognition across Asia and the Philippines as a leader in corporate law, most recently named finalist for In-House Lawyer of the Year and Woman Lawyer of the Year at the ALB Philippine Law Awards. Atty. Vera Marie Vem…
The Chiu family drama has officially burst out of the rumor mill and straight into the halls of justice, and insiders say this is only the beginning. Actress-entrepreneur Kim Chiu has filed a qualified theft complaint against her own sister, Lakambini “Lakam” Chiu, in what industry sources are now calling one of the most explosive…
SUBIC, ZAMBALES — The Philippine Navy (PN) dramatically upgraded its patrol capabilities today by officially placing its newest and most modern warship, the guided-missile frigate BRP Diego Silang (FFG-07), into active service. The formal commissioning ceremony, held on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Naval Operating Base Subic, marks a significant step in the nation’s efforts…