Within SM Hotels and Conventions Corp., Taal Vista Hotel (TVH) stands apart as a heritage landmark. The 87-year-old property carries cultural and historical significance beyond its role as a hotel. Situated in a well-loved and well-visited tourist destination, TVH has served generations of visitors...
EDITORS DESK By all indications, this PBA Commissioner 's Cup is heading to an exciting finish for playoff spots. And it 's largely because of the ensemble of imports this conference had assembled to not only thrill fans but also make the playing field as competitive and unpredictable as...
There 's a tranquil feeling upon waking up, looking outside the window, and seeing Taal Volcano in all its glory. Nearly 90 years ago, Taal Vista Hotel was the result of the vision President Manuel Quezon had for Tagaytay to become a modern tourist destination. To this day, it continues to be...
ILOILO CITY – Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon assured that San Miguel Holdings Corp. (SMHC) will address concerns over the proposed bridge project in Boracay Island, the country’s most popular beach destination. “We are assuring the residents there and the...
Meet the “Magnificent Seven.” After a thorough selection process and extensive deliberations, the Philippine Sports Commission and Philippine Olympic Committee on Monday, April 13, announced the names of seven exemplary athletes who will be enshrined to the Philippine Sports Hall of Fame. In...
San Miguel Holdings Corp. (SMHC), the infrastructure arm of diversified conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC), has been awarded the ₱7.78-billion Boracay Bridge Project by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). In a March 30 notice of award (NOA) addressed to SMHC Chairman and...
TACLOBAN CITY – The Court of Appeals has dismissed the case against former Palompon, Leyte Mayor Ramon Oñate, seven members of the Sangguniang Bayan, and six others for alleged misappropriation of public funds. The case stemmed from a complaint filed by Ian Jay Arevalo, now deceased, husband of...
The camp of Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. has never been more confident that it can prove the former senator 's innocence from alleged involvement in anomalous flood control projects. This, after Revilla’s counsel, lawyer Reody Balisi, observed that the prosecution failed to show any connection...
Maya Innovations Holdings Pte. Ltd., the fintech arm of telecommunications giant PLDT Inc., is maintaining its ambition to pursue a $1 billion initial public offering as early as this year, even as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East threaten to disrupt global capital markets....
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – The provincial government of Pangasinan has opted for a simple Pista’y Dayat (Festival of the Sea) celebration this year, cancelling most of its activities. Gov. Ramon Guico III, in an interview on Wednesday, said the decision was made due to the rising costs of...
Petron Corp., the only remaining oil refinery in the country, is once again open to a government takeover, potentially through a partnership with the state-run Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC). The move comes as the Ramon Ang-led company seeks to address volatile fuel costs, though economists...
Billionaire Ramon S. Ang is reviving a proposal to sell Petron Corp. back to the government, framing the move as a way to bolster energy security while the nation grapples with a declared national energy emergency. The offer from the San Miguel Corp. chairman and chief executive officer comes as...
