Two brand new fast attack interdiction craft-missile (FAIC-M) of the Philippine Navy (PN) were formally commissioned into service on Monday, Nov. 28. (L-R) BRP Lolinato To-Ong (PG-902) and BRP Nestor Acero (PG-901) are christened at the headquarters of the Philippine Navy in Manila on Nov. 28,...
A team of undergraduate students from Yale University in the US earned an honorable mention at the 45th International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) World Finals held recently in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The ICPC “it is the oldest, largest, and most prestigious programming contest in the...
Stories of global Pinoys By Jill De Dumo-Cornista Many stories have already been told on the struggles and successes of Filipinos living abroad. The Filipino diaspora, now deeply ingrained in our nation's history, is not just a personal story—it is a story of connecting people and building...
Ryan Ong Alonzo shattered another world record for most number of consecutive jump rope crossovers during the “Unbreakable” event on Sunday, July 24, at the Ayala Malls Circuit in Makati City. Ryan Ong Alonzo (right) along with coach Benzi Yang Known as the “Skipman” who already holds the...
Korean actor-idol Ong Seong-wu, former member of K-pop boy band Wanna One, has tested positive for Covid-19 as South Korea’s daily new cases hit more than 70,000. The star’s condition was announced on his online fan cafe on July 21. Korean actor-idol Ong Seong-wu (Twitter) “On the 19th,...
Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. (PCPPI)—the exclusive manufacturer of PepsiCo beverages in the country—expressed cautious optimism due to its strong start in 2022 and its good 2021 results. The firm said it “sustained the momentum as it made a 2022 fast start for both carbonated soft...
The two Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corp. executives detained at the Pasay City jail since November last year were finally released from detention on Thursday, June 2. Pharmally executives Mohit Dargani and Linconn Ong were released from the Pasay City Jail around around 9:15 a.m. after their released...
Senate President Vicente C. Sotto III has always been one of the more sober and reasonable voices in the Senate. Lawyer Ferdinand Topacio issued the statement after thanking Sotto for his ‘’kind announcement regarding our clients Mohit Dargani and Linconn Ong, and to his adherence to the ruling...
Two Pharmally Pharmaceutical corporation executives will come out of the Pasay City jail on June 3 with their heads held high ‘’unbroken and unbowed.’’ This was the statement issued today (May 17) by lawyer Vonn Rico Kapunan, lawyer of Mohit Dargani, treasurer, and Linconn Ong, auditor, who...
Pharmally Pharmaceutical executives Mohit Dargani and Linconn Ong should blame themselves over their continued detention since they continue to refuse to submit papers and documents that have been subpoeanaed by the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, Senator Richard Gordon said. Gordon pointed this out...
Metro Manila’s Covid-19 reproduction number “slightly increased” to 0.71, an OCTA Research fellow said on Saturday, April 30. “Ang ating reproduction number ay nasa 0.71. Medyo bahagyang umakyat pero hindi pa naman ganon ka-alarming. Yung ating daily new case ay below 200 pa lamang (Our...
SM Prime Holdings Inc., one of the leading integrated property developers in Southeast Asia, has listed its P30-billion fixed rate bond at the Philippine Dealing and Exchange Corp. The firm said its Series P, Q and R due in 2027, 2029 and 2032, respectively, is the fourth tranche of SM Prime’s...
