ZURICH, Switzerland — President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s investment pitch for the Philippines received "a very positive response" from some of the world's top chief executives and investment experts, Malacañang said. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Malacañang photo)...
MREIT declares P614-M Q4 cash dividend By JAMES A. LOYOLA MREIT, Inc., the real estate investment trust company of Megaworld Corporation, declared a P614.28-million cash dividend equivalent to P0.2428 per share to its shareholders based on its distributable income in the fourth quarter of 2022. In...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) — James Harden's 20-point triple-double helped carry the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers to a convincing 123-111 NBA victory over the Pistons in Detroit on Sunday, Jan. 8. James Harden of the Philadelphia 76ers goes to the basket against the Detroit Pistons on January 8,...
A fantasy yearend degustation menu from some of the foremost chefs of Manila The New Year promises to be unique with the growing hope that the pandemic is close to its end. It’s hard to think of the proper way to usher in what is potentially the post-Covid era. And if there would be an...
By RALPH LAUREN ABAINZA Filipino Catholics mark the last nine days of the Christmas countdown with Simbang Gabi–consecutive votive masses in anticipation of Christmas and to honor the Virgin Mary. From December 16 to 24, devotees from all walks of life make an effort to wake up every...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -Kevin Spacey built a formidable acting career playing dangerous, darkly charismatic antiheroes in hits from "The Usual Suspects" to "House of Cards" -- before disturbing allegations about his personal life brought it crashing down. The two-time Oscar winner with a piercing,...
Alliance Global Group Inc. (AGI) is optimistic that its gaming and tourism businesses will much stronger this year specially with the expected reopening of China which will release a huge wave of revenge spending. In an interview, AGI Vice Chairman and CEO Kevin Tan said they are currently taking...
Kevin Durant of the Brooklyn Nets dribbles the ball during the game against the Washington Wizards on December 12, 2022 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (AFP) LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Brooklyn Nets cruised to their fourth straight NBA victory on Monday, Dec. 12, as Kevin Durant's 30 points...
Among the sectors most affected by the health crisis is food. What are the motivations and eating habits of diners today? How has the ongoing pandemic changed food preparation and preferences? How are chefs making food extra? These are some of the important questions whose answers are shaping the...
By NIKOLE JAVIER De La Salle head coach Derrick Pumaren felt his team never got the chance to play as a complete unit all-throughout the season – something he sees as one big reason why they still have to play Adamson in a do-or-die match on Sunday, Dec. 4. The Green Archers seemed to have been...
Hapag now serves lunch featuring degustacion-like dishes PANSIT 911 Pansit binondo the way Nav and Thirdy likes it, fun and dangerously good (Cover design by the author) In a degustation, food transcends its basic function as sustenance, turning into meaningful works of art born of a chef’s...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Kevin Durant scored a season-high 45 points to power Brooklyn to a 109-102 NBA victory over the Orlando Magic on Monday, Nov. 28, that kept the Nets trending in the right direction. Kevin Durant of the Brooklyn Nets handles the ball during the game against the Orlando Magic on...
