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Manila, Philippines — Angel’s Pizza, one of the country’s fastest-growing pizza chains under Figaro Culinary Group (FCG), proudly celebrated the grand opening of its newest branch at Shell UN Avenue, Manila on October 14, 2025. The event was graced by Hon. Mayor Isko Moreno and Vice Mayor Chi Atienza, together with FCG Chief Operating Officer Mike Barret, the FCG Executive Committee, and the Management Committee Team. As part of …

By Tracy Cabrera  MALATE, Manila — Cause-oriented groups led by civic leader Dr. Jose Antonio Goitia have spoken out strongly against what has been tagged as a “dangerous lie” in reference to the viral claim that ₱1.7 trillion vanished from the Philippine stock market due to widespread corruption. According to Goitia, chairman emeritus of Alyansa ng Bantay sa Kapayapaan at …

By Tracy Cabrera  BATASAN HILLS, Quezon City — Stressing the importance of recognizing the valuable contributions of the elderly to society and the country as a whole, Bulacan 6th District representative Salvador ‘Ador’ Aquino Pleyto Sr. has raised concerns over what he described as the digital and social exclusion of senior citizens in today’s policies in governance and is causing …

Hongqi’s newest flagship electric models — the E-H7 and the E-HS7 – both scored 5-Star Ratings in the Euro NCAP standardized safety test to add to Hongqi’s already stellar record for safety. Its E-HS9 had also previously received a 5-Star Rating from the Euro NCAP. “As faithful Hongqi owners know, the moment you step into a Hongqi vehicle, you immediately …

Shell, with its growing network of mobility stations, robust B2B partnerships and expanding non-fuels offers, is also a technical services partner providing predictive, data-driven solutions and sustainable maintenance to help prolong equipment life and minimize the need for reactive maintenance. Its two flagship services are Shell LubeAnalyst and Shell LubeOptimiser. From manufacturing to logistics, Shell Pilipinas delivers smarter lubrication solutions …

by Boy Villasanta In two consecutive nights, local cinema has enjoyed appreciation from two respected award-giving bodies. Sunday evening saw the harvests of Philippine films in their glorious distinction. After ten (10) days of showing full-length features and short films, the 2025 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival handed out its bests of the best during its awarding ceremony at the Red …

By Jesse C. Ong The recent wave of strong earthquakes that rocked different parts of the country has reignited fears of the dreaded “Big One” and brought renewed scrutiny to the durability of public infrastructure built under the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). On Friday morning, a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Davao Oriental, shaking large portions of Mindanao …

The European Union (EU) has announced 750,000 euros (about ₱50 million) in humanitarian aid for victims of the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Cebu province on September 30, even as it assesses possible assistance for communities hit by Friday’s powerful tremors in Davao Oriental. In a statement, the EU Delegation in Manila said the fresh funding will provide emergency shelter, …

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has lifted its temporary ban on the importation of domestic and wild birds, as well as poultry products, from New Zealand after confirming the country’s clearance from avian influenza. In Memorandum Order No. 62 signed by Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Thursday, the DA said the lifting takes effect immediately following the World …

The government’s anti-corruption drive gained further traction after the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) secured its sixth freeze order from the Court of Appeals (CA) on Friday, covering dozens of new assets linked to alleged irregularities in multi-billion peso flood control projects. The latest order covers 39 bank accounts, four insurance policies, and 59 real estate properties consisting of residential, commercial, …