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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BEYOND ELLIPTICALBy Rose Marie de la Cruz For the longest time, farmers and fisherfolk have been denouncing the surge in importations of almost all food items in the country, to a point of robbing them outright of their share of the local market. But most of the time, their clamor had fallen on deaf ears. This is just from legitimate …
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Ako bicol Partylist Rep. Elizaldy Co certainly knew how to use his position, as chair of the House Appropriations Committee, to his utmost advantage. Not only does he figure in the flood control mess that has shaken the country to the core, but he was also responsible for advancing his own fishing companies, by twisting the arm of the Department …
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PASSERBYBy Nestor Cuartero A nostalgic parade of vintage San Miguel Beer TV commercials brought us back to the 1970s and 80s as San Miguel Pale Pilsen celebrated its 135-year history and heritage as captured in limited-edition Balik Tanaw can. We remembered our friends in advertising, who produced those commercials, and the actors, among them Fernando Poe, Jr and Bert Marcelo, who …
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What a weekend it was at American Dream! The 28th Fiesta in America 2025 last August 16 & 17, 2025 brought together over 10,000 attendees across two unforgettable days. From Vina Morales’ powerhouse performance to Bessie Besana’s fashion showcase and dozens of cultural dances, the Northeast’s largest indoor Filipino event proved once again that our heritage and our businesses shine …
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