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After years of battling physical and emotional pains, award-winning actor John Regala has passed to the next life. John died of organ failures due to complications in his kidney and liver diseases. Regala, John Paul Guido Boucher Scherrer in real life, was hospitalized a lot times since he was diagnosed with cirrhosis. During the height of the pandemic, John was …

SM Cyberzone’s annual campaign, Mobile Mania, is back this 2023 to celebrate the mobile phone industry in the Philippines. Thanks to the mobile phone industry, we have had an easier time communicating, connecting, and doing a slew of other things in just a few clicks.  Cyberzone Mobile Mania 2023 is not just a gathering of the latest gadgets, but a …

Furniture Republic, the source for homeowners and designers who value quality and style, opened its showroom in Taytay, Rizal last May 16, with no less than celebrity ambassador Sarah Geronimo, top LGU officials and some of the country’s leading influencers in attendance. Guests at the showroom launch were treated to home design inspirations, courtesy of the wide selection made available …

Aside from implementing measures to ensure 24/7 clean water service to its customers, Manila Water is embarking on a massive sewer project to improve sanitation and promote a cleaner environment for Metro Manila communities. Called the Mandaluyong West–San Juan South–Quezon City South Sewer Project, this Php4.2-billion project forms part of the company’s mandate to provide quality sanitation to its growing …

By Robert Andaya Games Saturday:2 p.m. – NU-NS vs Bacolod Tay Tung High School (bronze medal match)4 p.m. – California Academy vs Naga College Foundation (finals) It will be California Academy  versus Naga College Foundation in the final of the  2023 Shakey’s Girls Volleyball Invitational League (GVIL) at the San Andres gym in Malate, Manila. It will be underdog versus …

Andrew Kevin Arandia wasn’t expecting a podium finish when he debuted at the 2022 Asean Para Games held in Surakarta, Indonesia. But he did, winning the men’s singles Class 9 silver medal that proved he has a bright future in table tennis. “I was so happy when I got the silver medal in Indonesia. It inspired me to do better …

Breanna Labadan advanced to the finals of two events – the individual all-around and ball – after the end of the qualifying rounds of the 14th Senior Rhythmic Gymnastics Asian Championships at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium yesterday. Based in Hungary in training, Labadan, 16, finished sixth overall in the individual all-around qualifiers with a total score of 107.90 points, counting …

SM City Bataan reflects the values of the local community with over 96% of the mall’s administration staff being Bataeños, including two in leadership roles. With a workforce of over a thousand across mall tenants—and still increasing, the mall proudly showcases the skills and expertise of the community. Congressman Albert S. Garcia, Bataan’s 2nd District Representative, joined thousands of Bataeños …

Department of Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista has designated lawyer Hector Villacorta, an assistant secretary of the agency, as officer-in-charge (OIC) of the Land Transportation Office on Wednesday.  Villacorta replaces Jay Art Tugade who resigned on May 22, citing “differing methods” with Bautista.  Tugade’s resignation takes effect June 1.  Villacorta is the department’s Assistant Secretary for Communications and Commuter Affairs, a …

Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s Australian operation and the first fully automated container terminal in Australia, received the inaugural call of COSCO Shipping Lines’ recently launched ANE service. The ANE service offers a direct connection between Australia’s southeastern coast and New Zealand, providing coverage up to Bell Bay in Tasmania. Catering to the speed-to-market requirement between …