Eton subsidiaries honored at 2025 Lion Awards for Business SANTA ROSA, LAGUNA — Subsidiaries of Eton Properties Philippines, Inc. were recognized among Sta. Rosa’s top real property taxpayers at the 2025 Lion Awards for Business, the city’s annual recognition program for companies that contribute significantly to local development. Eton City, Inc. (ECI) ranked first in the Real Property Taxpayers – …
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Civic leader Dr. Jose Antonio Goitia came to the defense of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. after a foreign social media post mocked the Chief Executive as “low IQ,” dismissing the attack as nothing more than “desperate propaganda.” “Let’s call it what it is—propaganda,” Goitia said. “These outsiders do not understand our history, our struggles, or our aspirations. Yet they …
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Jetour Auto Philippines cut the price of its Jetour X70 Lightning i-DM to P1,498,000 in direct response to the demands of the Philippine market, where families seek vehicles offering ample space, fuel efficiency to manage rising costs, and modern technology — all at an accessible price. With the price cut, the Jetour X70 Lightning i-DM now presents a compelling new …
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The all-new Chery Tiggo rEV Luxury Edition, a full-featured, 7-seater plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, is now in the market starting at P1,528,000. Chery Auto Phils’ best-selling Tiggo rEV takes a bold leap forward in its LE version by delivering premium hybrid innovation and elevated features at an exceptionally competitive price. It is now available in dealerships offering premium experience at …
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Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway reportedly divested all its investments in BYD, the Chinese No. 1 automaker which is reportedly facing a slowdown. Berkshire started investing in BYD in 2008 when Buffett’s late close friend recommended to him to splash US$230-million to acquire 225 million shares valued then at 8 HKD (US$1.03) per share. That share surge 3,890% in the last …
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DigiPlus Interactive Corp., the country’s premier digital entertainment provider behind BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone, recently announced a landmark partnership with Philippine First Insurance Co. Inc. (PhilFirst), the country’s first domestic insurance company. Together, they have introduced the Philippines’ first-ever surety bond program for online gaming players – setting a new benchmark in player protection. The program takes effect immediately. For …
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Bea Alonzo and Andrea Brillantes are the new faces that lead the country’s premier online leisure experience. With NUSTAR Online, the Philippines’ premier luxury online entertainment platform, the sophistication of Cebu’s most iconic integrated resort expands into a digital experience that is indulgent, secure, and accessible to every Filipino. From its sleek interface to curated game offerings, NUSTAR Online is …
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The World Travel Expo (WTE) is back and bigger than ever with not just one but two major events on its 9th year: October 17–19, 2025, at SPACE, One Ayala, Makati City, and November 14–16, 2025, at Manila Bay. At the media launch on September 24 at SPACE, One Ayala, event organizer Miles Caballero said, “I feel nothing but gratitude.” “You …
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This is a pre-All Souls’ Day homage to dearly beloved departed show people and our unforgettable encounters with the loved ones they left behind. Aside from my social media contact points with Cherie Loanzon Dumaual, the widow of the late ABS-CBN Entertainment Bureau Chief Mario V. Dumaual, I am reunited with Mario and Cherie’s friend Grace David. Grace and Cherie …
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It’s already out. No, not Jinggoy Estrada yet. It’s actor Robby Tarroza who has let the cat out of the bag. It’s Robby who spilled the beans that Jinggoy is gay. In his Facebook wall, Tarroza posted an acerbic expose. “Jinggoy mag resign ka na (resign) kundi (otherwise) i will be forced to tell the country about your double life!!! …
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