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22 July

‘Green Bones’ wins best picture in 8th Eddys Awards

The 8th Entertainment Editors’ Choice (The EDDYS) honored outstanding achievements in Philippine cinema on Sunday, July 20, with Green Bones emerging as the night’s top winner. The film earned five awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor. Zig Dulay received Best Director for helming Green Bones, while Dennis Trillo claimed Best Actor for his role in the same …

22 July

It’s a girl for Mara Lopez

by Boy Villasanta A multigeneration of females in the Lopez clan will soon find its gender equality role anew when a member gives birth to a baby girl anytime. Actress Mara Lopez who is heavy with a child is excited to contribute to the expanding and freedom loving family of girls among the Lopezes. Mara’s mom, beauty queen and prizewinning …

22 July

Celebs pay tribute to veteran theater and TV director Fritz Ynfante

by Boy Villasanta Veteran and well-loved stage and television director Fritz Ynfante died Monday and the local entertainment industry is paying him a homage not only as a professional artist but as a lovable person as well. Fritz was known for directing “Bida si Mister, Bida si Misis,” “Penthouse Live,” among other toprating TV shows. Here are some of the …

21 July

BIR commends DOJ: Chong’s of World Balance indicted for P178M tax deficiencies; 34 criminal charges filed before the CTA and the courts of Caloocan City

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) commends the Department of Justice (DOJ) for the successful filing of 34 criminal charges before the Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) and the Courts of Caloocan City against World Balance, also registered as CHG Global Inc. (CHGGI), in connection with its ₱178.8 million basic tax deficiencies. On July 9, 2025, the DOJ filed before …

21 July

Phl growth to defy tariff hike

By Tracy Cabrera Despite the looming impact of a steep 20% tariff imposed by the United States on Philippine exports, the country’s economy is expected to remain resilient, buoyed by easing inflation and a more supportive monetary policy stance. In its latest ASEAN macroeconomic outlook, Maybank Research forecasts the Philippine economy to grow by 5.8% in 2025 and 6.0% in …

21 July

“GSIS Taps Dragonpay to Boost Digital Payments” New partnership promises faster, easier loan payments for members and pensioners

In a major step toward digital transformation, the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has partnered with leading payment solutions provider Dragonpay to make financial transactions easier, faster, and more accessible for its members and pensioners. The partnership was formalized on July 16, with GSIS President and General Manager Jose Arnulfo ‘Wick’ Veloso and Dragonpay CEO and founder Robertson Chiang signing …

21 July

PUV drivers hail LTO’s digital shift: ‘No more fixers, no more hassle’

The Marcos administration’s push for digital governance is getting a major thumbs-up from the country’s jeepney drivers and operators, as the Land Transportation Office (LTO) launches the Online Driver’s License Renewal System (ODLRS) via the eGovPH mobile app. For many in the public transport sector, the move is a game-changer. “Sobrang ginhawa nito,” said jeepney driver Romeo Magura, who sees …

21 July

Palace: 20% tax on bank interest ‘nothing new’

Malacañang on Friday urged the public to remain calm amid viral misinformation about the 20 percent tax on interest earned from bank deposits, assuring Filipinos that their savings are untouched and that the tax is neither new nor alarming. At a Palace press briefing, Presidential Press Officer Claire Castro clarified that the tax applies only to interest income, not to …

21 July

Pinoy hoteliers bound for Croatia under new gov’t job deal

Filipino workers eyeing global careers in the hospitality industry can soon pack their bags for Croatia, thanks to a newly signed government-to-government labor agreement between the Philippines and the Croatian government. The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) announced Friday that Undersecretary Felicitas Bay and Croatian Employment Service Director General Ante Loncar formalized the Implementing Guidelines for the Pilot Project on …

21 July

Jinggoy blasts China Coast Guard for ‘bullying’ Phl ship in EEZ

Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Friday condemned the China Coast Guard (CCG) for tailing and obstructing the BRP Teresa Magbanua near Bajo de Masinloc, calling the incident a blatant act of aggression inside the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Estrada slammed China’s continued harassment of Philippine vessels, saying the latest provocation on July 15 was part of …

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