There is a moment, just after you enter the Hong Kong Suite at Island Shangri-La, when Victoria Harbour seems to arrange itself for you. From the 50th floor, the city is all movement, glitz, and glamour—ferries cutting across the water, towers rising over Central, Kowloon shimmering in the...
A 49-year-old mechanic was arrested in Baliwag, Bulacan, after allegedly driving off with the car of a 67-year-old entrepreneur who had entrusted the vehicle to him for repairs. The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) said the victim handed over his silver Honda City to alias "Bobby" on June 29...
The De La Salle Lady Spikers expect a tough grind in UAAP Season 89 as they try to win it again after completing a tournament sweep last May. To prepare for the challenge, the Taft-based squad, led by Angel Canino and Shevana Laput, kicked off its training after a well-deserved break in the...
Shangri-La Plaza Corporation has been named a double winner at the Retail Asia Awards 2026, receiving Mall Initiative of the Year – Philippines for its Streetscape development and Health and Wellness Initiative of the Year – Philippines for STRIDE: Walkathon at The Shang. The recognition...
De La Salle head coach Ramil de Jesus sees promise in the addition of Angel Canino and Amie Provido to the Alas Pilipinas women 's volleyball training pool which will prepare for the 20th Asian Games in Japan this coming September. Along with Finals MVP Shevana Laput, the trio helped the Lady...
BACOLOD CITY – A 48-year-old laborer was mauled to death and dumped in a creek in Barangay Masulog, La Castellana, Negros Occidental on Wednesday, June 24. Police identified the victim as Sonny, a resident of Barangay Masulog, La Castellana. Police Major Romulo Gepilango V, La Castellana police...
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – The newly widened Luzong Sur Bridge and San Blas Bridge along Manila North Road in Bangar, La Union, will reduce travel time and improve access to motorists and residents in the town. Department of Education (DepEd) Division Engineer of Schools Division of La Union Jerwin...
A tropical depression east of the Philippines could enhance the southwest monsoon or “habagat” and bring rains over large parts of the country starting Sunday, June 21, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) (PAGASA) said on Friday, June 19....
BACOLOD CITY – A hailstorm battered Barangay Robles, La Castellana, Negros Occidental on Thursday afternoon, June 18. John de Asis, head of the La Castellana Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO), said the hailstorm that lasted between five to 10 minutes occurred during...
A 26-year-old man wanted for multiple counts of child abuse involving his 15-year-old niece was arrested in Bauang, La Union on Tuesday, June 16. The suspect faces five counts of violating Republic Act 7610, the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation, and Discrimination Act,...
De La Salle University (DLSU) economists have lowered their 2026 economic growth forecast anew, warning that mounting global and domestic shocks could leave the Philippine economy posting its slowest post-pandemic expansion this year. In their latest report on the Philippine economy for June 2026...
Whenever Lechon Diva Dedet de la Fuente calls, we come over. Over the years, I have been fortunate enough to visit her home a few times, always in pursuit of whatever new culinary idea had captured her imagination. Sometimes it was a private degustation. Other times, it was a new menu she was...
