Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) intercepted a 17-year-old girl attempting to leave the country for illegal employment in Saudi Arabia, officials reported Saturday. The minor, identified by the alias “Zia,” was stopped at Terminal 1 on Jan. 24 before boarding a Philippine Airlines flight. According to the BI,…
The Securities and Exchange Commission has escalated its enforcement campaign against alleged market abuse, filing criminal charges against Villar Land Holdings Corp. and several of its top officers over what it described as actions that undermined market integrity and investor trust. In a statement released Saturday, the SEC said it lodged a criminal complaint with…
(PBA image) In the PBA Finals, space is scarce, contact is constant, and no one expects mercy. For Rodney Brondial, that reality is simply part of the job. The San Miguel big man made it clear he has no issues with the rising physicality in the All-Filipino Cup championship series, saying it comes with the…
(PBA image) Sunday night could be the moment San Miguel Beer raises the PBA Philippine Cup trophy once more — unless TNT Tropang 5G finds a way to tear up the script. A victory away from the crown after a commanding 96-82 win on Friday, San Miguel Beer goes for the knockout in Game 6…
Alex Eala’s rise in global tennis has brought with it a level of attention few Filipino athletes have experienced, but the spotlight has also attracted a growing wave of fabricated stories that blur fiction with reality across social media. In recent months, a number of widely shared Facebook posts have circulated dramatic narratives about Eala,…
Mang Inasal, the Philippines’ grill expert, marked a major milestone at the 61st Anvil Awards after clinching three prestigious recognitions for its creative and forward-looking marketing initiatives. The brand earned Silver Anvil Awards for Best Use of Social Media for its crowd-favorite 4 Cheese Halo-Halo campaign, as well as Best Use of Partnerships and Best…
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has ordered the nationwide enforcement of a strict “anti-epal” policy, prohibiting public officials from using government-funded programs and projects for personal political branding. In a statement released Saturday, the DILG issued Memorandum Circular No. 2026-006, which directs all local government units (LGUs) from the provincial down…
Jollibee capped a standout night at the 61st Anvil Awards, earning Company of the Year after collecting a remarkable 16 trophies—one Grand Anvil, eight Golds, and six Silvers—the most accolades received by a single organization this year. At the heart of Jollibee’s winning run was “Bida Best, Bida Pinoy,” a multi-platform campaign that celebrated everyday…
The new year often inspires fresh starts—and for many Filipino families, that includes rethinking how safe, secure, and connected their homes really are. As daily life becomes increasingly digital and modern threats continue to evolve, smart home technology is no longer a luxury. It is fast becoming an essential part of everyday living. Smart devices…
HONOR Philippines is leaning into the Valentine’s shopping rush with its 2.2 Feb-ibig Sale, rolling out aggressive price cuts and 0 percent interest installment options aimed at value-conscious consumers looking to upgrade without straining their monthly budgets. Running across HONOR’s official online stores, the campaign highlights the brand’s push to make feature-rich smartphones more accessible,…