The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Philippines’ leading finance super app GCash have signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to go after perpetrators of online fraud, e-scams, and other cybercrimes. Under the agreement, GCash will assist and cooperate with the SEC in...
Military Ordinariate of the Philippines Bishop Oscar Jaime Florencio has called on the faithful to intensify their prayers and “to pray without ceasing” as an effective weapon against evil. Bishop Florencio stressed that a sincere and fervent prayer serves as an effective tool against the evil...
LABANGAN, Zamboanga del Sur – Authorities are hunting the last suspect in the ambush of Gov. Mamintal Adiong Jr. in Maguing, Lanao del Sur on Feb. 17. Army commanding general Lt. Gen. Romeo S. Brawner Jr., in an interview during the 87th founding anniversary celebration of the 1st Infantry (Tabak)...
The Lopez group of companies will now bid sorrowful goodbye to their ‘North Star’ – Chairman Emeritus of First Philippine Holdings Corporation (FPH) Oscar M. Lopez or OML who passed away at the age of 93 on April 22 (Saturday). In a statement to the media, the Lopez-led conglomerate emphasized...
Oscar Moreno Lopez, the patriarch of the conglomerate under First Philippine Holdings Corporation (FPHC) of the Lopez group that have businesses in energy through First Gen; real estate via Rockwell and the First Philippine Industrial Park; as well as media giant ABS-CBN, has passed away at the age...
EDITORS DESK Many film fans were emotional when the Asians won the 95th Oscar Awards in Los Angeles, California on March 12 (March 13, Manila time). Finally! It is the time to acknowledge Asian talent at the Academy Awards. “I almost wanted to cry with joy as I watched Asians being honored at the...
FINDING ANSWERS It was nothing short of extraordinary when, for the first time ever, the most coveted acting award was given to an Asian. It certainly was history in the making as the amazing and very inspiring Malaysian-born Michelle Yeoh won last week the Academy Award for Best Actress. “For...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPEVINE: OUR NEW ABNORMAL The evening of Jan. 24 (Manila time) saw the announcements of the nominations for the 95th Academy Awards; set to happen on March 12 in Los Angeles. Without a doubt, the local film community were all holding their breath, waiting to see if our Dolly...
Military Ordinariate of the Philippines Bishop Oscar Jaime Florencio is requesting the faithful to pray for the coming 125th plenary assembly of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP). Bishop Oscar Jaime Florencio (Manila Bulletin photo) Bishop Florencio said prayers are...
Military Ordinariate of the Philippines Bishop Oscar Jaime Florencio plans to intensify pastoral visits to military camps to assure members of the military of its support, prayers, and assistance. Bishop Oscar Jaime Florencio (Manila Bulletin photo) Bishop Floencio said the pastoral visits also...
ILOILO CITY — A foreigner allegedly abandoned by his Filipina wife was found dead in Molo District here on Sunday, Nov. 13. Major Shella Mae Sangrines, spokesperson of the Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO), said the victim was identified as Oscar Monterrosa. A caretaker of a boarding house found...
The cast of the upcoming Apple TV Plus drama “Pachinko” attended its world premiere in Los Angeles. “Pachinko” will be released on Apple TV Plus on March 25. Attending the LA premiere at the Academy Museum on March 16 were Oscar winner Youn Yuh-jung, Lee Min-ho, Kim Minha, Jin Ha, Anna...