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Bucheon City, South Korea–Love knows no bounderies. It goes transnational. Look at the romance of gay couple Ice Seguerra and Liza Dino-Seguerra. After years of marriage, the two are still painting their bond colorfully and globetrotting to proclaim their love for each other to the whole world. At the moment, Liza and Ice are in this city not only to …

Bucheon City, South Korea—Despite the rains and dark clouds, the prestigious annual Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN) rolled in on the big grounds of the Bucheon City Hall Lawn last Thursday night. Formerly and also known as Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival (PiFan), this year’s BIFAn was marked with the participation of Filipino or Filipino-bred contingents in various sections. …

The latest properties managed by The Ascott Limited (Ascott), lyf Malate Manila and The Suites at Torre Lorenzo Malate, celebrated their opening last June 30. The event marked a momentous milestone for Ascott as it expands its presence in the vibrant area of Malate, Manila. The two properties are set to offer a wide range of exceptional accommodations and experiences …

By Robert Andaya BAYUGAN City, Agusan del Sur – ARQ Builders-Far Eastern University Tamaraws flaunted their skills as they emerged victorious over the Bustamante Construction-Adamson University Soaring Falcons, 65-58, in the 2023 Mayor Kirk Asis Open Basketball Tournament at the Lope Asis Memorial Gymnasium here Wednesday. Xyrus Torres, who was named as the “Best Player of the Game”, finished with …

MILO Sports is walking the extra mile to make sure that its programs involving close to 20 sports will continue to reach, accommodate and benefit as many athletes, particularly the young ones. “Our approach is that we are moving with the times,” said MILO Sports head Carlo Sampan during the Philippine Sportswriters Association Forum at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex …

On the celebration of the golden year of the Department of Tourism (DOT), President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., together with Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and other officials, led the unveiling of the country’s enhanced tourism campaign “Love the Philippines” as the highlight of the Department’s 50th founding year celebration at the iconic Manila Hotel, Tuesday (June 27) Proudly presenting “Love the …

SM Investments Corporation, through its wholly owned Philippine Geothermal Production Company, Inc. (PGPC), is boosting its investments in renewable energy in support of the country’s growing advocacy for green energy and sustainable development. As a leading provider of clean and sustainable geothermal energy in the country, PGPC targets to increase its steam production by approximately another 300 Megawatts of baseload …

SM Foundation turned over 1,500 bottles of Lysol liquid soap to the Balatong Elementary School in Pulian, Bulacan. SM Foundation School Building Program Head Ms. Juris Soliman represented the Foundation at the simple turnover ceremony.  In 2018 SM Prime Holdings, Inc. through SM Foundation donated a two-storey, four classroom building to Balatong Elementary School.  Earlier this year, SM Foundation conducted …

Over two decades since its first medical mission, SM Foundation continues to strengthen its mission of bringing a renewed sense of well-being to low-income Filipino communities through meaningful collaborations. Fortifying this, SM group’s social good arm recently partnered with various organizations in its two-day medical mission, serving over 1,400 beneficiaries in Sorsogon and Legazpi in the Bicol region. SM Foundation’s …

THREE new teams are ready to challenge the order while new players are ready for their next journey. Definitely, the game has changed. “We can safely say that this upcoming Invitational Conference of the Premier Volleyball League is the biggest local volleyball tournament the country will ever see for now. Safe to say, the best of the best in Philippine volleyball is now …