By Isabella E. Cuartero Beauty business magnate Rhea Tan officially introduced her endorsers for Belle Dolls, a new beauty and wellness brand. Tan welcomed Sparkle stars Ysabel Ortega, Miguel Tanfelix, Sofia Pablo, and Shaira Diaz as the brand’s ambassadors on Oct. 16 at Novotel Cubao in Quezon City. “The essence of our brand is the transformative experience that we provide …
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In a bid to elevate the construction expertise of its Filipino employees and subcontractors, Japanese construction services firm Sumisetsu Philippines Inc. (SPI), the local subsidiary of Sumitomo Densetsu, has opened a new training facility in Bulacan. SPI said its new Technical Center, a three-building state-of-the-art facility in Baliuag, was opened “for training and skills building of its employees, subcontractors, and …
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. led the opening of the new mega distribution facility of logistics giant Maersk, which is seen to boost the country’s import and export activities and bring the Philippine logistics system closer to becoming “a powerful force.” “With the grand opening of the Maersk Optimus Distribution Center, our logistics system will be a step closer to …
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The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) played a key role at the first Mindanao Infrastructure Summit organized by the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) last month. This significant event brought together national and local leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to chart the course of Mindanao’s infrastructure development and promote collaborative efforts toward sustainable growth. DPWH Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain …
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The United States government is providing Php84 million ($1.5 million) to support the Philippine government’s response to Tropical Storm Kristine, known internationally as Trami. This funding will augment the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) ongoing efforts to deliver lifesaving assistance that will help individuals severely affected by the storm in the Bicol region and Batangas recover safely and with …
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While severe tropical storm Kristine, international name Trami, has left many regions in the country devastated, celebs from all persuasions pour their benevolent hearts out, reaching out to the hapless victims, another typhoon, this time, Leon, visited us and unleashed as well a flurry of gusty winds and rains, milder, though, in velocity and effects than the preceding cyclone. Still …
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By Audie See The Filipino music scene is set for a heartwarming revival with “Idol: The April Boy Regino Story,” a biopic that captures the inspiring journey of one of the country’s most beloved music icons. Produced by Water Plus Productions and directed by the acclaimed Efren Reyes, Jr., this film celebrates the life of April Boy Regino, the man …
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Most people in the biz in a huddle and press briefs address Water Plus Productions’ “Idol The April Boy Regino Story” biopic or filmbio. It is a docudrama as well. It is eponymously, posthumously a fictional narrative based on real events loosely weaved together unfolds as the life and times of one of Original Pilipino Music (OPM)’s icons of mushy …
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If there is Jillian Ward, there is Gillian Francesca, a Junior High student at the Tondo High School. The only difference is the start of their first names. Although they have different personalities, both Jillian and Gillian are beautiful faces. We must distinguish one from the other. Anyway, I first met Gillian when she guested in our defunct online show, …
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In line with the activation of the Oplan Biyaheng Ayos: Undas 2024 in all transport hubs in the country, Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Jaime Bautista, along with other transport officials, conducted an inspection at the Manila North Harbor last 31 October 2024. The inspection started at the port’s new Passenger Terminal Building (PTB), where the Secretary monitored the flow …
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