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by Boy Villasanta No less than the editor of the film projects of big Hollywood stars and a director has been tapped by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) to speak on effective and cutting edge editing to select participants among established, young and emerging Filipino editors. Alex Rodriguez, perennial editor of director Alfonso Cuaron and editor of …

The Manila International Container Terminal (MICT), the flagship terminal of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI), recently deployed two fully electric terminal tractors— the first deployment of such equipment in a Philippine port. Christian Lozano, MICT chief executive officer, said the deployment is part of ongoing efforts to adopt more sustainable technologies:  “The testing of electric terminal tractors is another …

Sunshine Place in collaboration with its students (seniors, young adults & children) enrolled in its various art classes is mounting the eighth edition of Coloring Lives. Aptly named Coloring Lives, the annual exhibit is a fund-raising exhibit to benefit residents of a chosen institution. Proceeds of the exhibit will go a long way in making the lives of the beneficiaries …

Several primary care facilities in the provinces of Antique and Cebu received renovation support from BDO Foundation through the recommendation of BDO and BDO Network Bank branches. As part of its long-standing program, the foundation continues its mission to support public health workers and local government units in providing optimal patient care within an environment that is conducive to healing …

PASSERBYBy Nestor Cuartero Who or what are we as a people if we do not keep our traditions? If we don’t hand them down from generation to generation? Tradition preserves heritage. It gives us a unified feeling of belonging, a shared identity. Looking at the big picture, tradition serves as a bridge between past and present, a conduit where life …

Beloved global chicken brand Popeyes is now accepting franchising partnerships with local investors in the Philippines. With the brand’s steadily growing popularity, interest in the business has also gone up. According to Dustin Ngo, Marketing Director for Popeyes Philippines, “The franchising program was the next logical step. It’s a good investment opportunity and aligns with Popeyes growth trajectory in the …

A visual artist from Tagum City, Davao del Norte, flew all the way to Manila to receive the top prize, which came with a ₱100,000 cash gift in recently held awarding ceremony for the FFCCCII Tiktok Video Competition for young people. Mark Capareda was properly attired in a white Chinese-inspired formal dress shirt as he received his prize. Capareda’s entry, The …

EEI Corporation is set to design the biggest convention center in Southeast Asia after being awarded the P15.7 billion contract to construct the first phase of the Philippine International Exhibition Center (PIEC), which will be located in Pasay Harbor City — a reclaimed island in Manila Bay. EEI received the Notice of Award from the Department of Public Works and …

The country’s property giants are further expanding their hotel portfolios with new acquisitions, international partnerships, and developments beyond Metro Manila. Last June 30, Ayala Land, Incorporated (ALI) announced its acquisition of the New World Hotel Makati — a 5-star luxury hotel in the country’s business district, located conveniently near Ayala Malls’ Greenbelt and Glorietta. The move will not affect the …

Singapore – For Singaporeans envisioning buying a residential property abroad, the Global Property Expo organised by JLL (NYSE: JLL)offers an unparalleled opportunity to embark on that journey. This premier exhibition, dedicated to international real estate investment, will open its doors from Friday, July 18, to Sunday, July 20, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00  p.m. daily at B2, Sands Expo …