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Blood is thicker than water. Time and again, this adage has been proven true and heartfelt among show people who are impressed to be jaded and self-centered. One shining example is the filial inclination of Robin Padilla, now senator of the land, to the late John Regala, John Paul Guido Boucher Scheerer in real life. It is a known fact …

There’s no stopping Angelica Jones in her showbiz comeback after a political debacle. Angelica is set to take a reroute of her career to rebound. This time, she has chosen the same avenue when she started out in the biz–television. But with an extra mile. “I am willing to tackle any kind of role. No role is small for a …

Contecon Manzanillo S.A. de C.V. (CMSA), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) Mexican business unit operating the Specialized Container Terminal 2 at the Port of Manzanillo, recorded another milestone with its recent handling of the first carbon-neutral container in North America, and the CMA CGM Liberty – the first liquified natural gas (LNG)-powered container vessel to arrive in Mexico. The milestone was …

Although still untitled, the new noontime show of Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon will be aired in TV5. Mediaquest Group, headed by Jane Basas recently announced the transfer of Tito, Vic and Joey (TVJ) and the rest of their co-hosts, collectively known as Dabarkads, to a new home after their departure from Television and Production Exponents (TAPE), …

TWO entries emerged victorious in the second edition of this year’s World Slasher Cup 9-Cock Invitational Derby at the historic Smart Araneta Coliseum recently. Pablito Gregore and Dennis Lumpay’s 22GF/Ormoc Joe entry and Jose Panganiban Jr.’s Infiniti Gold 6-Cock Derby June 21 Manila Arena-2 shared the coveted WSC title after scoring 7.5 points at the end of this year’s prestigious derby. Right behind them are …

The Philippines scooped up six gold medals in chess in the 12th ASEAN Para Games at the Royal University here that carved the Filipinos’ historic performance in the biennial competition. Darry Bernardo led the way by grabbing the men’s individual and team B2B3 gold with Arman Subaste and Menandro Redor to end up with a spectacular six-gold haul—the most by any Filipino here. Cheyzer …

By Robert Andaya There are now new officials for Philippine swimming. Michael Vargas, son of former Philippine Olympic Committee president Ricky Vargas, was elected as president during the Philippine Swimming Inc. (PSI) elections at the East Ocean Seafood Restaurant in Parañaque City last thursday. Vargas Is a long-time supporter of swimming Joining Vargas is two-time Olympian Rep. Eric Buhain, who was was named as …

It was in 2001 when the first SM Foundation medical mission was conducted to make basic health care services accessible to those who can barely afford services in private clinics and hospitals for their medical consultation and diagnostic tests.  Since then, SM Foundation has been mounting medical, dental and diagnostic missions throughout the country where SM businesses are located.  Aside …

SM Foundation continues to expand the reach of the Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan on Sustainable Agriculture Program (KSK-SAP) to help build empowered farming communities across the Philippines.  Joined by its partners, Moca Family Farm, TESDA, DSWD, DA, DOST, DTI, DOT, SM City Masinag and continuing the recent launches in multiple locations across Calabarzon and other regions in the country, the recently …

Leading fiber broadband provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. scored higher on Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) metrics being tracked by global investment research firm MSCI in its latest review, reflecting its resilience to ESG risks and cementing its reputation as a highly investable and financially viable company.  Converge received a rating of ‘A’ (on a scale of AAA – CCC) …