She didn’t want to, but there it was. Matet de Leon took to social media recently to apologize for something she wouldn’t normally want to do: cause traffic on EDSA. No, she wasn’t shooting a scene there or selling something. She was caught in an unwanted accident. Apparently, the vehicle...
Massive contractions in public infrastructure spending may have bottomed out by midyear, with the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) saying funds have already been released and are now awaiting faster spending by implementing agencies in the second half. Budget Secretary Kim Robert De Leon...
Liza Soberano may be making her own mark internationally, but she is quick to acknowledge the Filipino artists who paved the way for talents like her to dream of making it big on the global stage. During a special media conference for her upcoming animated film "Forgotten Island" in Manila on Aug....
Philippine Seven Corp (PhilSeven)., the operator of 7-Eleven convenience stores in the country, brushed off the rapid expansion of mini-marts and hard discounters, stating that the competitive formats pose no material threat to its top line. Lawrence M. De Leon, PhilSeven head of finance and...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) must double down on its promise to recommend an increase to the Personnel Economic Relief Allowance (PERA) in 2027. Thus, said Makabayan solon ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. Antonio Tinio, who tried to gain a solid commitment from DBM Acting Secretary Kim...
KATSEYE leader Sophia Laforteza was recently spotted at Disneyland with Leon Barretto, days after announcing her temporary break from the group to focus on her mental health. A park guest shared a photo of Sophia and Leon riding Space Mountain at Disneyland on August 16, describing the Filipina...
Philippine Seven Corp. (PhilSeven), the exclusive licensor of 7-Eleven convenience stores in the Philippines, sustained its strong first-half sales growth in July, but growth has been dampened this month as heavy rains and floods kept some customers away. During the recent Philippine Stock Exchange...
Actress-turned-politician Angelu De Leon appeared to be handling her battle with Bell’s palsy well when she first opened up about the condition. But behind that composure, she was dealing with something else. Angelu recently revealed that she went through depression after being diagnosed with...
Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Acting Secretary Kim Robert de Leon said on Tuesday, Aug. 11 that the sheer necessity of flood control projects led to the restoration of these items in the country 's spending plan, specifically in the P7.2-trillion National Expenditure Program (NEP)...
The sought P10.733 billion confidential and intelligence funds (CIFs) under the proposed P7.2-trillion National Expenditure Program (NEP) for 2027 is lower by 8.8 percent compared to the current 2026 budget. Thus, bared Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Acting Secretary Kim Robert de Leon...
The long-running dispute in the West Philippine Sea is set to reach the big screen through a new film that its creators hope will spark greater public awareness of one of the country 's most pressing national issues. Tentatively titled "Ang Mamatay Nang Dahil Sa 'yo," the film is being...
There 's an interesting shift happening in fashion retail today, and it isn 't about the next “it” bag or the latest runway trend. It 's about looking back. Vintage and preloved fashion have quietly become one of the most exciting corners of the fashion market. More people are...
