Every December, the Philippines observes National Volunteer Month (NVM), a time to honor the selfless contributions of individuals and groups who dedicate their time and effort to uplift communities. Volunteering embodies the bayanihan spirit — a cornerstone of Filipino culture...
The US Embassy in Manila said Friday, Dec. 6, that it is coordinating with Philippine authorities amid the possible death of American vlogger who was kidnapped south of the country. The embassy said it is aware of reports that the Philippine National Police (PNP) has presumed that Elliot Eastman...
Tiger Resort Asia Limited (TRAL) has divested its majority stake in publicly-listed Asiabest Group International Inc. (ABG), dashing hopes for the backdoor listing and follow-on offering of integrated resort Okada Manila. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), ABG stated, “We...
Flag carrier Air Canada is expanding its Southeast Asian operations with the addition of Manila into its direct flights from Vancouver beginning next year. In a statement late Thursday, Air Canada said it would operate three flights weekly between Vancouver and Manila beginning April 2, 2025, and...
MJC Investments Corporation (MJIC), owner and operator of the Winford Leisure and Entertainment Complex and Winford Hotel and Casino, plans to wipe out its P2.28-billion capital deficit by next year. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the firm said its 18 participating stockholders...
The cultural traditions, enriched by the innate artistry and craftsmanship of its people that are still being practiced in Cainta, Rizal, live on in the Sumbingtik Festival 2024. The town government’s holding of the annual grand float parade which is part of the Sumbingtik Festival 2024, coined...
MSpectrum, Inc., a wholly owned solar subsidiary of the Manila Electric Company (Meralco), has partnered with food manufacturer Edward Keller Philippines Inc. (EKPI) to help the latter reduce its carbon footprint and contribute to a more sustainable environment. In a statement, MSpectrum said a...
Every Filipino will have a merry Christmas, President Marcos vowed as he assured the people that the government will exhaust all means to make it happen. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. leads the gift-giving event in Marillac Hills andHaven for Women in Muntinlupa. (Photo courtesy of...
The University of the Philippines Manila’s (UP Manila) Institute of Herbal Medicine (IHM) has launched “Tsaang Gubat” tablet and syrup as a “natural, affordable, and highly effective” remedy for gastrointestinal and biliary colic. According to a report from UP Manila on Nov. 26, Tsaang...
Air France will commence direct flights between Manila, and its global hub at Paris-Charles de Gaulle starting Dec. 7, 2024, marking the resumption of a direct air link between the two countries after a 20-year hiatus. According to Air France, the airline will operate three weekly flights on...
Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGen) plans to convert two of its coal-powered units into gas-fired plants in response to the coal moratorium. Yari Miralao, MGen Gas Energy Holdings, Inc. (MGen Gas) president and chief executive officer, said the projects with Global Luzon Energy Development...
Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula (Archdiocese of Manila website) Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula called on Filipinos to pray for the nation's leaders and work together to promote unity, reconciliation, and the common good in light of recent calamities and escalating political...
