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15 June

Showbiz peeps join impeachment protest march

Show people or a fraction of them, anyway, never runs out of political verve for the improvement of their field or the larger society in which they thrive. Take the case of the three-day mass actions against the derailing tactics of the majority in the Senate about the impeachment trial of Vice-President Sara Duterte initiated by progressive groups, civil society …

15 June

Sarsi Emmanuelle: No to movie comeback

by Boy Villasanta Once an actress always an actress. This maxim might not be true anymore for Sarsi Emmanuelle. In the special rescreening of Regal Entertainment’s 1984-Peque Gallaga-directed masterpiece “Virgin Forest” at the Dengcar Theater of the Movie Workers Welfare Foundation (Mowelfund) in New Manila to celebrate the 127th Philippine Independence Day, Sarsi quickly negated the prospect of doing movies …

15 June

DBM releases P1.3-B for e-gates for border control

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) recently released ₱1.3 billion for the implementation of the Electronic Gates (E-gates) Project at major airports and seaports across the country. “The DBM released the budget allocation for the E-gates Project for 2025, amounting to ₱1.347 billion,” according to statement from Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman. The project “modernizes and digitizes the primary …

15 June

SMC eyes NAIA, tollway projects to boost revenues

San Miguel Corporation expects its growth projections for the first quarter of 2025 to be sustained by new revenue streams. During the firm’s annual stockholders’ meeting, SMC Chairman and CEO Ramon S. Ang said the conglomerate’s performance will improve due to additional revenues generated from SMC’s operations at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. He added that the 66-kilometer tollway from …

15 June

Green GSM investing $1-B in PHL

Green and Smart Mobility (Green GSM), Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) ride-hailing service provider, is investing $1 billion for its Philippine operations. The Office of Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs (OSAPIEA) said that Green GSM has started its investments in the Philippines with the launch of its taxi and transportation network vehicle service in the country. …

15 June

Jetstar Asia to cease operating in PHL

Jetstar Asia, a Singapore-based budget airliner, announced it terminate its operations by the end of July 2025. Jetstar Asia said in a statement the “difficult decision” was made to “progressively reduce the airlines’ flight schedule before permanently ceasing operations” on July 31. “Jetstar Asia’s business has been increasingly challenged in recent years by escalating supplier costs, airport fees and aviation …

15 June

PPA allocates P400-M+ for Samar port upgrade

In response to transportation challenges brought about by restrictions on the San Juanico Bridge, the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) allocated more than P400 million from its budget to expand and modernize a key port in Samar that will serve as alternate transport routes between the provinces of Leyte and Samar. In less than a month since the Department of Public …

14 June

Fiesta in America 2025 Is Open for Exhibitors, Sponsors and OFW Buyers

East Rutherford, NJ – Philippine brands seeking expansion in the United States have a rare opportunity on August 16–17, 2025, as Fiesta in America—the most trusted Filipino American business and cultural expo on the East Coast—returns to American Dream Retail and Entertainment Center in New Jersey. Now in its 28th year, the two-day indoor event brings together 13,000+ highly engaged …

14 June

Blue Hawks, Patriots meet again in NCRAA Season 31 finals

By Robert Andaya It will be a title rematch in the NCRAA Season 31 between defending champion Immaculada Concepcion College and runner-up De La Salle University – Dasmariñas at the CSJDM Sports Complex. The championship showdown is scheduled on June 17 — right after the battle for third place in the women’s and juniors divisions. The Caloocan-based Blue Hawks are gunning …

14 June

Lucky 13 for San Benildo’s Martinez

The skating gods continued to smile on Audrey Mikheila Martinez of SM Megamall in the recently concluded 2025 Skating Manila at the SM Mall of Asia Ice Skating Rink. Martinez, who dreams of representing the country in the Olympics, sustained her winning form as she bagged 13 gold and three silver medals in different events. “I’m very happy to have …

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