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4 August

PAL posts $60M profit in Q2, up 48%

Philippine Airlines (PAL) improved its second quarter net income by 48% to $60 million with more passengers sustaining its profitable operations for the 15th consecutive quarter. This brought net profit to $137 million for the first half of 2025, up 12% from last year, while six-month operating income amounted to $146 million. Revenues for the second quarter alone reached $831 …

4 August

Integrated rail, bus, active transit systems to improve commuting

Transport experts are telling government – a comprehensive and integrated transport plan should incorporate active transportation options like walking and cycling, along with first-mile, last-mile connectivity solutions, to create a seamless and efficient network for commuters. Ira F. Cruz, a transport advocate and director of AltMobility PH, said, “Investment in rail is important, but it is not the sole solution …

3 August

From Beautederm founder to Rotary presidency

PASSERBYBy Nestor Cuartero No amount of weather disturbance could stand in the way for Piolo Pascual in support of Ms Rhea Anicoche Tan, newly inducted president of the Rotary Club of Balibago in Angeles, Pampanga for 2025-2026. The veteran actor provided a high moment at the induction ceremony as he personally lauded Ms Tan for her humanitarian efforts. He also …

2 August

Rufa Mae Quinto pleads netizens to stop spreading unverified info on husband’s death for daughter’s sake

by Boy Villasanta Actress and comedienne Rufa Mae Quinto reiterated her public appeal especially to content creators in social media to refrain from spreading unverified information about the death of her husband Trevor Magallanes that could damage their daughter. In her latest Facebook messages she posted on her wall, Rufa Mae requested socmed newsmakers not to take advantage of the …

1 August

Chris Millado takes home Best Director at 15th Gawad Buhay

by Boy Villasanta Although internationally renowned theater artist Chris Millado wasn’t around during the Gawad Buhay Awards recently held at the Aliw Awards at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) grounds, Pasay City, he still won the Best Director Award for a Play for the outstanding theater production of “Balete,” a Tanghalang Pilipino (TP) offering adapted from National Artist …

1 August

Flowers, cake and music to celebrate Caridad Sanchez’s 92nd birthday

by Boy Villasanta Life has been generous to veteran actress Caridad Sanchez. Despite some age-related health issues, Tita (a term of endearment to an elderly woman by affinity and an aunt by blood) Caring is celebrating her ninety-two summers today. According to her only daughter Cathy Sanchez Babao, she and family will celebrate her mother’s red-letter day with the usual …

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