South African grapes have officially entered the Philippine market, marking a new chapter for the country’s fruit imports and expanding options for local consumers seeking premium produce. The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) announced the launch on March 24, positioning the Philippines...
Ely Buendia’s latest release is the most E-heads-sounding of his solo releases yet. “Ate” finds the ’90s uber-singer-songwriter singing familiar melodies. And by that, we mean those sweet-sounding, major-key-based tunes that sound exuberant right at the onset. Think of...
Fans were thrilled when James Bond frontrunners Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Theo James showed up together at the star-studded red-carpet premiere of "Fuze" in London on March 26 — and they couldn’t get enough. Both British heartthrobs are locked in a fierce race for the most coveted role in...
Filinvest Development Corp. consolidated its leisure and lifestyle businesses under its hospitality arm and named a third-generation family member to lead the unit as part of a strategy to scale its integrated tourism offerings. The holding company for the Gotianun family’s interests appointed...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) mourned the passing of James B. Jimenez, former Spokesperson of the poll body, on Wednesday, Jan. 28. Jimenez also served as Director IV of the Education and Information Department of the Commission, who served the institution and the Filipino people with...
ILOILO CITY — Uswag Ilonggo party-list Rep. James “Jojo” Ang Jr. has downplayed the corruption probe despite being one of the eight lawmakers that the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has recommended to be included in the criminal and administrative cases for alleged anomalous...
ILOILO CITY – Two construction companies formerly linked to Uswag Ilonggo party-list Rep. James “Jojo” Ang Jr. are among the contractors that bagged contracts in the alleged P100-billion budget insertions this year revealed by former Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Zaldy Co. They are Iloilo-based...
Announced on October 28 by Chroma Hospitality, Crimson Hotel Filinvest City, Manila officially transforms into Quest Plus Conference Center, Manila. With a refreshed identity, the rebranding promises more comfort, more connections, and more reasons to stay in the South. “Quest Plus is about...
EL SEGUNDO, California (AP) — LeBron James will miss opening night of his record 23rd NBA season due to sciatica that will be re-evaluated in three to four weeks, the Los Angeles Lakers announced Thursday, Oct. 9. The 40-year-old superstar will be sidelined at least until the end of October with...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James had another “decision” to announce. Turns out, it was an ad. The Los Angeles Lakers star teased that he would have something to say Tuesday, Oct. 7. The “decision” reference is a nod to how he announced in July 2010 that he was joining the Miami Heat. It...
EL SEGUNDO, California (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers know head coach JJ Redick will be a part of their future going forward, and plan to give superstar forward LeBron James every chance to do the same. General manager Rob Pelinka said Redick received a contract extension this summer after the...
The Philippine archipelago, blessed with rich marine biodiversity and home to some of the world’s most stunning beaches, faces an ironic reality: Despite being surrounded by seawater and the passing of the Salt Industry Development Law, the country still imports 93 percent of its salt supply. Few...
