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Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) was named as the Philippines’ Best for Ultra-High-Net-Worth (UHNW) individuals for the third consecutive year by Euromoney. Metrobank’s leadership in the ultra-high net worth segment earned praise from Euromoney, citing its superior client servicing, top-notch relationship managers, and relevant digital innovations that makes it the preferred private bank of its highly discerning clients.  The bank’s exceptional service …

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, APRIL 1, 2025– MR.DIY, the country’s leading home improvement retailer, is celebrating the grand opening of its newest stores across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.  But wait, there’s more!  MR.DIY is revving up the excitement with its “Vroom Vroom Panalo!” Raffle Promo, giving lucky shoppers the chance to win 3 brand-new Yamaha PG-1 motorcycles, 3 Hatasu Hero E-Bikes, and …

by Boy Villasanta Actor Kristoffer Ian de Leon has announced the passing of her mom, Superstar Nora Aunor yesterday, April 6  2025. “With deep sorrow and heavy hearts, we share the passing of our beloved mother, Nora C. Villamayor “Nora Aunor” who left us on today April 16, 2025 at the age of 71. “She was the heart of our …

Caloocan and Cebu took different routes toward victories in Manny Pacquiao presents 1xBet-MPBL 2025 Season on Monday at the Paco Arena in Manila. The Caloocan Batang Kankaloo rallied to nip the Rizal Xentromall Golden Coolers, 76-75, in the nightcap, while the Cebu Classic controlled the second half to beat Quezon City, 69-54, in the second game of another tripleheader in …

SAMSUNG and RUNRIO are teaming up once again for the highly anticipated Earth Day Run 2025 which will take place on April 27. Simultaneous races will be happening across Manila, Cebu, and Davao as it brings together fitness enthusiasts, environmental advocates, and the tech community to celebrate sustainability, wellness, and the importance of staying active. “Our theme this year is …

Malacañang announced Thursday that the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) will now cover emergency procedures and other services for patients who do not require hospital confinement. The introduction of the Outpatient Emergency Care Benefit (OECB) package expands PhilHealth’s coverage to include outpatient emergency services, offering immediate financial assistance and healthcare support to its members. In a press briefing, Palace Press …

By Tracy Cabrera In a decisive move aimed at resolving the long-standing issue of political dynasties, the Supreme Court has ordered both chambers of Congress to submit their comments within 10 days on multiple petitions seeking the enactment of an anti-political dynasty law. The directive stems from the Court’s resolution on three consolidated petitions filed by Kapatiran Party (Alliance for …

Former president Rodrigo Duterte’s legal team is facing strong backlash from human rights lawyers over its proposal to impose stricter requirements for identity documents submitted by victims to the International Criminal Court (ICC), with critics warning that such a move would unjustly bar impoverished individuals from pursuing justice. Atty. Joel Butuyan, an ICC-accredited lawyer, labeled the proposed restrictions a “grave …

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed all concerned government agencies to expedite the release of financial assistance to the families of uniformed personnel who died in the line of duty—whether in military combat, police operations, or other high-risk assignments. Speaking during the “Paggunita sa Mga Bayani sa Araw ng Kagitingan: Comprehensive Social Benefits Program” held at Camp Aguinaldo on …

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is advocating for the swift passage of the Magna Carta for IT Professionals, a proposed measure that seeks to improve the compensation and benefits of government-employed information technology (IT) workers. In a statement released Thursday, DICT Secretary Henry Aguda emphasized that acknowledging and empowering government IT professionals is essential in supporting the …