A shorthanded Gilas Pilipinas women’s team put up a brave stand in the knockouts of the FIBA Asia Cup before settling for fourth place following back-to-back losses to Japan in the semis and China in the battle for third on Sunday, March 30. Gilas Women put up a gallant stand in the FIBA 3x3...
Former senator and senatorial candidate Bam Aquino’s campaign has been sparking voters’ interest on his advocacies of free college education and guaranteed employment for college and K-12 graduates. Senatorial candidate Bam Aquino (Photo from Bam Aquino Media Bureau) The latest...
Pulse Asia A survey conducted by Pulse Asia from Feb. 20 to 26 revealed a predominantly negative perception of Philippine politics among Filipino registered voters, with the majority describing it as “magulo” or chaotic. The results of the February 2025 “Pulso ng Bayan” Survey showed over a...
ROXAS CITY – The Dinagyang Festival of Iloilo City received two awards from the International Festival and Events Association-Asia. TRIBU Paghidaet of La Paz National High School performs at the 2025 Dinagyang Festival in Iloilo City (left). The Dinagyang Festival bagged two awards...
SPAVI President Vicente Gregorio Po family-led restaurant group Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures Inc. (SPAVI) expects to allot at least ₱1 billion for capital expenditures (capex) this year, as it aims to open an average of one store a day and beef up its presence in Visayas and Mindanao. In...
Pulse Asia A Pulse Asia survey conducted from Feb. 20 to 26 revealed that 45 percent of Filipino voters disagree with the House of Representatives’ decision to file an impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte in the Senate. Meanwhile, 26 percent of respondents support the filing, 23...
Globe Business, Globe Telecom Inc.’s information and communication technology unit, has partnered with food service group Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures Inc. (SPAVI) to upgrade its order management system, further improving operational efficiency. Globe Business said in a statement that it will...
Po family-led restaurant group Shakey’s Pizza Ventures Inc. (SPAVI) aims to continue expanding, particularly outside of Luzon, even as the industry is still in the process of recovering from the impact of the pandemic on consumer preferences. According to SPAVI President Vicente Gregorio, they...
Emerging Power Inc. (EPI), the renewable energy (RE) arm of Nickel Asia Corp. (NAC), has secured a loan from Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) to fund its solar project in Zambales. In a statement on Friday, March 7, EPI announced that it secured a ₱5.175-billion finance senior term...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Thursday, March 6 welcomed the announcement of a joint venture between Nickel Asia Corporation and DMCI Mining Corporation to develop a nickel processing plant in the country. He called the partnership a “monumental stride” in adding...
Nickel Asia President and CEO Martin Antonio G. Zamora and DMCI Mining President Tulsi Das C. Reyes The Consunji Group’s DMCI Mining Corporation, an emerging nickel producer, and Zamora-led Nickel Asia Corporation have teamed up to explore the feasibility of developing and operating a...
A group of freshman students pose for the camera during their student orientation at the APC Auditorium as the school year 2024-2025 starts. Asia Pacific College (APC), a cornerstone of the SM group's commitment to education, is aggressively pursuing university status, fueled by international...
