Calling all caffeine-lovers and brewmasters. One of the biggest coffee events of the year is landing on Makati this August, in perfect complement to the recent streak cuddle weather. Premium lifestyle home brand Breville Philippines, known for its line of products that unlock endless food and drink possibilities in the kitchen, is holding its 2023 Coffee Festival at the SM …
Read More »Money Do’s and Don’ts during Ghost Month
Many Filipinos observe Ghost Month despite it being a Chinese cultural practice. During Ghost Month, the seventh month of the lunar calendar, folklore has it that the gates of heaven and hell and of the living are all open. This year, Ghost Month will be from August 16 to September 14. It is believed ghastly spirits wander the world of …
Read More »Final curtain falls on actor Robert Arevalo
It’s curtain call for one of local silver screen’s finest actors. Veteran and award’winning stage, television and film thespian Robert Arevalo, Robert Ylagan in reak life, died at 10:17 am Thursday morning. This was announced by his daughter Anna Ylagan on her Facebook wall. According to Anna, her dad was a very loving and compassionate father who would never cease …
Read More »Afan looking good for World Combat Games and studies
Fierre Afan is eyeing to represent the country in the highest tournament abroad as he’s bracing for the upcoming 2023 World Combat Games on October 21 to 30 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia while pursuing his study in sports science at University of the Philippines (UP). “It’s very tiring after training because I have to attend my class in UP for …
Read More »Manila Water Non-East Zone recognized for unwavering support to DENR’s environmental programs
The Environmental Management Bureau of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-CALABARZON recently recognized Manila Water Non-East Zone operating unit Manila Water Philippine Ventures (MWPV) for its active support to the agency’s initiatives in implementing the Republic Act 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000. During DENR’s “No to Waste: Advancing Circular Economy to Beat Plastic Pollution” …
Read More »Bloomberry maintains strength in 2Q2023, pushes net income up 160% in first six months
Bloomberry Resorts Corporation (“Bloomberry”, “the Company”), whose subsidiaries own and operate Solaire Resort Entertainment City (Solaire) and Jeju Sun Hotel & Casino (Jeju Sun), reported unaudited consolidated financial results for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2023. Enrique K. Razon Jr., Bloomberry Chairman and CEO, said, “During the quarter, all our business segments continued to deliver growth …
Read More »Adamson one win away from Shakey’s title
By Robert Andaya Games Saturday(Filoil EcoOil Centre, San Juan)2 p.m. – UST vs UPHSD4 p.m. – DLSU vs Asamson ONE down, one to go for Adamson University. The Lady Falcons leaned on Lucille Almonte, Ayesha Juegos, Sharya Nicole Ancheta, Lorene Toring and rookie Red Bascon to bring down reigning UAAP champion La Salle, 22-25, 25-17, 17-25, 27-25,16-14 in Game 1 …
Read More »Rez Cortez hopes to unite the two actors’ groups, AKTOR and Actors Guild
As a film and television industry leader, Rez Cortez is optimistic the two organizations of actors, the Katipunan ng mga Artista ng Pelikulang Pilipino at Telebisyon (KAPPT) or Actors Guild of the Philippines groups and AKTOR or League of Filipino Actors. In the wake of the prep-up of the Film Commission of the Philippines of which Rez is an active …
Read More »SM Investments net income grows 32% to PHP36.5B in H1 on strong consumer confidence
SM Investments Corporation (SM Investments) reported a consolidated net income of PHP36.5 billion in the first six months, up 32% from PHP27.7 billion in the same period last year. Consolidated revenues rose 18% to PHP286.3 billion in the January to June period from PHP242.6 billion in the same period last year. “SM delivered strong results in the first half, driven …
Read More »WOCEE and WOSAS 2023: Enter a New World of Innovations and Safety
The country’s biggest and most innovative technology and safety expositions are finally back at the SMX Convention Center Manila. Today, the 5th edition of WOCEE and WOSAS officially launched, showcasing more innovations and safety features than ever before. This year’s themes for both events highlight how these events will take you away to a new and never before seen place. …
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