The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has started developing a 65-hectare in New Clark City that will be the new location of the Philippine Air Force’s housing complex. In a statement, the BCDA said it broke ground on the project, which will be the relocation site for PAF housing, which is currently located in Air Force City at the …
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The British Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (BCCP) is bullish about prospects for collaboration with the Philippines on nuclear energy. The United Kingdom had just signed a civil nuclear energy deal with the US at the COP29, while the Philippines just hosted a nuclear supply chain summit earlier this month. “I mean President (Ferdinand) Marcos (Jr.) has indicated that …
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By Boy Villasanta There’s no stopping the Lopez-Booth nuptial today, November 25, 2024 in Palawan. All roads lead to Pangulasian Island in El Nido for the garden wedding of Filipino actress Mara Lopez, Mara Isabella Lopez Yokohama in real life, and young American businessman Chandler Booth. The Lopezes, led by its matriarch, beauty-queen actress Maria Isabel Lopez, 1982 Binibining Pilipinas-Universe, …
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Sourgraping apparently has no place in Chelsea Manalo’s heart if we are to believe her silence but not her smiles. Chelsea’s confidence during the 2024 Miss Universe in Mexico City was contagious that every Filipino was proud and confident of her fight although she lost it. She was sure of herself, though, despite her color, atypical of a Filipina representing …
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It is written in the stars. The “Dear Heart” US tour concert of Megastar Sharon Cuneta and her estranged husband Gabby Concepcion. The couple as screen love team has started to conquer the select states of the United States to echo the Philippine success of the eponymous title of their first movie together. At the moment, Sharon and Gabby are …
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The other reel loveteam to catch once more the public’s interest is KathDen. Even before the KathNiel fallout, the screen team-up of Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards was a big hit via the movie “Hello, Love, Goodbye” which has remained one of the largest box-office earners in the history of Philippine cinema. For the second time, KathDen has shown its …
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I first met Jay Martin at the MHE (Media House Express) studio when he made an appearance with action star Vic Tito. Jay and Vic joined together in guesting in our defunct online show “The NET (National Entertainment Today)” with fellow entertainment journalist Art Tapalla. Easily, l was impressed with Martin who exuded a certain enigma despite his wearing black …
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Philippine transport initiatives focused on improving the region’s transportation systems were discussed during the recent Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Senior Transport Officials Meeting (STOM) and associated meetings in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Held on November 18 to 20, the 58th ASEAN STOM convened the ASEAN Senior Transport Officials and Dialogue Partners to engage in high-level discussions in relation to …
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by Boy Villasanta Who could be more excited in the wedding of a daughter than her mother? This is precisely the joy beauty queen-actress Maria Isabel Lopez feels when she and her family, close friends and future in-laws prpare for the wedding of her dsughter Mara Lopez set for tomorrow, November 25, 2024 at the Pangulasian Island in El Nido, …
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Figaro Coffee Group, Inc. (FCG), the holding company behind popular food and beverage brands including Figaro Coffee, Angel’s Pizza and Tien Ma’s Taiwanese Cuisine, announced an impressive 27% growth in consolidated revenues, reaching ₱5.45 billion for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 compared to P4.28 billion for the same period last year. This was largely propelled by a record …
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