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Commemorating the heroic event that continues to live on till this day, on October 18 and 19, the annual Leyte Liberation Golf Cup sponsored by BingoPlus, was held at the San Juanico Golf & Country Club in Tacloban, Leyte. As the major sponsor, BingoPlus continues to nurture new and seasoned talents in the sport, while also promoting local tourism to …

Landers Superstore welcomed members and guests to an afternoon of flavor and celebration as it opened the Wine & Liquor Festival 2025 at Landers Vermosa, transforming the Cavite store into a lively showcase of the world’s finest wines, beers, and spirits. The festival brought together premium labels from partner brands such as Emperador Distillers Inc., Luis Felipe Edwards, Bodegas Piedemonte, …

Filipino motorists now have better access to more of AISIN’s trusted line of affordable, OEM-quality automotive parts, thanks to a growing range of products designed to keep their vehicles efficient, safe, and in top condition. A proud member of the Toyota Group and a global Tier 1 automotive supplier, Aisin, which built a solid reputation over six decades for delivering …

ACMobility, the Ayala Group’s end-to-end mobility arm and leading provider of electric vehicle charging solutions and infrastructure in the Philippines, partnered with Basic Energy Renewable Corporation (BERC) to accelerate the rollout of renewable-powered EV charging stations across the country.  Under this collaboration, ACMobility will co-develop and manage charging hubs in select locations developed by Basic Energy. The initiative combines ACMobility’s …

As Metro Manila continues to grapple with one of the world’s worst traffic problems—ranked among the top globally by the 2025 TomTom Traffic Index—the ₱229-billion North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) Project emerges as a game-changing step in modernizing the country’s transport system. Transportation Secretary Giovanni “Banoy” Lopez said the massive railway modernization project is poised to bring major economic gains to …

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian is pushing to realign the government’s ₱49-billion medical assistance fund for indigent patients to bolster the zero-balance billing (ZBB) program, a key initiative aimed at ensuring equitable hospital care for all Filipinos. Gatchalian, who chairs the Senate Committee on Finance, said health care access should not depend on politicians’ discretion. He urged that part of the Medical …

Determined to spur trade and inclusive growth in Manila, Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso visited Quiapo to inspect the proposed site of the city’s first-ever “Halal Town” and to oversee plans for the rehabilitation of the iconic Golden Mosque Complex. Joining him during the site visit were Vice Mayor Angela Lei “Chi” Atienza, Budget Secretary Amenah “Mina” Pangandaman, and other …

Police Captain Joel Deiparine was remembered as a brave and selfless officer who embodied courage, integrity, and an unwavering sense of duty—virtues that define the men and women of the Philippine National Police (PNP). Acting PNP Chief Lieutenant General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. led the nation in paying tribute to the fallen member of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group …

by Boy Villasanta Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) President and Bishop of the Diocese of Caloocan Pablo Virgilio David has bravely endorsed a film based on the life and times of an underrated Filipino heroine. It’s not only because the often ignored Gregoria de Jesus in history was born and raised in David’s religious district but she is …

The ASEAN University Network-Quality Assurance (AUN-QA) and the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges, and Universities (PAASCU) have both granted new certifications to several degree programs of the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB). Established in 1998, the AUN-QA is an international certification system that assesses the presence and effective implementation of quality assurance mechanisms which lead to desired …