PAGASA Tropical Cyclone “Ofel” (international name: Usagi) intensified into a severe tropical storm as it advanced through the Philippine Sea on Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 12, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). In its 5 p.m. bulletin,...
Ports and casino magnate Enrique Razon Jr. has surpassed property tycoon Manuel Villar as the wealthiest person in the Philippines, according to Forbes' latest report released on Thursday, Aug. 8. Although the Sy siblings, the heirs of the late SM Group Founder Henry Sy Sr., maintained their...
House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) By ELLSON QUISMORIO Members of a joint House committee tried--but failed--to stomach video clips of alleged torture on individuals recorded within Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator...
By Jonathan Hicap The cast of the Korean TV show “Running Man” returned to Manila for a night of fun and laughter. Korean celebrities Yoo Jae-suk, Song Ji-hyo, Kim Jong-kook, Haha, Jee Seok-jin and Yang Se-chan held their “Run 2 U: Running Man Live in Manila” show on July 6 at the SM...
The cast of the Korean variety show “Running Man” will be making their return to Manila next month for a show. Last year, when the “Running Man” stars held their first show in Manila, Korean comedian and host Yoo Jae-suk promised, “We will be back.” Stars of "Running Man"...
The stars of the Korean TV show “Running Man” will be coming back to Manila for a show in July. In a AI-created video, “Running Man” stars Yoo Jae-suk, Song Ji-hyo, Kim Jong-kook, Haha, Jee Seok-jin and Yang Se-chan are inviting Filipino fans to the “Run 2 U: Running Man Live in...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has sought the release of 85-year-old Gerardo "Gerry" Dela Pena who, it said, had served almost 12 years in jail since his arrest on March 21, 2013. Published reports stated that Dela Pena was convicted of murder in 2014 for shooting his nephew. He was...
Thai artists celebrated Valentine’s season in Manila in a night of enchanting and electrifying music with Filipino fans. The Luvcon 2024 concert in Manila was held on Feb. 10 at the SM North EDSA Skydome featuring Thai singers Tilly Birds, Boss Chaikamon, Boy Sompob, Three Man Down and...
Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC), one of the largest Asian food service companies, and Food Collective Pte. Ltd. (FCPL) have set up a joint venture company (JVCo) called FCJB Foods Inc. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), Jollibee said FCJB Foods will own and operate Tiong Bahru...
It's undeniable that Makati City has a lot to offer, from skyscraper destinations and shopping to food hubs. However, for coffee lovers and purists, there's a new reason why this place should be your next cafe destination—the opening of Common Man Coffee Roasters (CMCR). Originally established in...
The Jollibee Group announced the opening of the first Common Man Coffee Roasters (CMCR) cafe in the Philippines at the Ayala Triangle Gardens, Makati City. In a statement, the firm said this milestone opening is part of the Jollibee Group’s aggressive growth plans this year, consistent with its...
BSP forges partnership with BAIPHIL By JAMES A. LOYOLA The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Bankers Institute of the Philippines (BAIPHIL) have formalized their longstanding partnership with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU). “The collaboration of BSP and BAIPHIL will go...
