Fillet and lobster tail The Bistro Group is wrapping up the year with an impressive addition to its roster: Morton’s The Steakhouse, which will open its doors on November 25 at Uptown East Gate, Bonifacio Global City (BGC). Known globally for its prime USDA-aged steaks and upscale dining...
Korean entertainment company HYBE gave an update on the highly anticipated full group comeback of K-pop idol group BTS. In October 2022, when Big Hit Music, BTS’ agency, announced the military service of the members, it said, “Both the company and the members of BTS are looking forward to...
Megaworld Corporation, the country’s pioneer builder of townships, reported a 16 percent growth in net income for the first nine months of 2024 to P15.69 billion, from P13.5 billion in the same period last year, as all its key businesses improved. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange...
A duet of the famous holiday song “White Christmas” will be released, featuring BTS’ V and Bing Crosby. “White Christmas (with V of BTS),” featuring the voices of V and Crosby, is set for release at 2 p.m. KST on Dec. 6. Big Hit Music, BTS’ agency, announced that V...
For Ford Territory owners, Ford Philippines has announced the launch of Territory Assure+, an initiative that aims to improve the ownership experience for them by offering a range of enhanced services. This initiative is available to both current and previous-generation Ford Territory owners,...
The Figaro Coffee Group and Pepsi Cola Philippines are bringing festive cheer this holiday season with a Christmas Raffle Promo, offering a chance to win grand prizes. From Oct. 15 to Dec. 31, customers who purchase food items with Pepsi products at participating Figaro Coffee Group outlets...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Monday, November 4 called on the government to provide comprehensive assistance to all farmers noting the significant damage wrought by recent typhoons “Kristine” and “Leon.” Both typhoons ravaged crops across various regions in the Philippines...
With an average of $3.5-billion (about P204 billion) asset losses inflicted by a string of strong typhoons and earthquakes to the Philippine economy each year, the World Bank enjoins tapping disaster-risk finance, especially private-sector insurance, to boost preparedness. In an Oct. 31 report...
K-pop girl group UNIS completed their fancon (fan meeting and concert) in Manila and Cebu City. They announced that part of the proceeds of the fancon will be donated to the relief efforts for Severe Tropical Storm “Kristine,” which wreaked havoc across the Philippines. UNIS...
Junrey Ubod's farm, resting at the foot of the hill. By DERCO ROSAL While sipping their coffee at dawn, their phones lit and vibrated simultaneously for a text blast. "Chance of rain: LOW," it read. It looks like today’s going to be clear, Cebu farmers thought as they set their...
A Mauritius-based fund manager is eyeing a $50-million investment from the International Finance Corp. (IFC) to support medium-sized firms in the South and Southeast Asian regions, including the Philippines. The IFC disclosed on Oct. 22 that Creador Management VI Ltd. sought funding from the World...
The Philippines is the World Bank's fifth-biggest borrower for the second-straight year, coinciding with the first two years in office of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. The World Bank's latest Annual Report disclosed on Oct. 18 showed that in fiscal year 2024 covering the period July 1, 2023 to...
