WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- Jacinda Ardern's shock resignation sparked a push on Friday for New Zealand to choose its first Maori prime minister, as a small pack of candidates emerged for the top job. Ardern, a global figurehead for progressive politics, stunned New Zealand on Thursday by announcing...
Global video streaming service Prime Video announced that it has acquired worldwide rights to the Filipino film “In My Mother’s Skin,” which will make its world premiere at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival’s Midnight Section. Directed by Kenneth Dagatan, “In My Mother’s Skin” is a...
Prime Video released on Jan. 13 the teaser trailer of its first Filipino Amazon Original movie, “Ten Little Mistresses (Sampung Mga Kerida).” Directed by Jun Robles Lana, “Ten Little Mistresses (Sampung Mga Kerida)” stars John Arcilla, Eugene Domingo, Christian Bables, Pokwang, Arci Muñoz,...
Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual said prices and supply of basic manufactured goods in supermarkets have remained stable as he kickstarted the agency’s price monitoring and inspection efforts with more vigor this 2023. Pascual went on his first “Ikot Palengke” for the year on...
The SM Group of companies bagged six trophies during the ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard (ACGS) Awards which was hosted by the Institute of Corporate Directors Philippines. In statement, the group said SM Investments Corporation, SM Prime Holdings Inc., BDO Unibank Inc., China Banking...
A dream vacation is always with the people you love FAMILY THAT STAYS TOGETHER… The author with his growing family SAN FRANCISO, CALIFORIA—My dream vacation with my kids continues. Simple but great food, beautiful scenery, grocery, Costco, etc. Put me anywhere and, as long as I’m with the...
Demetrious Johnson (ONE Championship) It has been a stellar year for ONE Championship, particularly with its expansion into the western market in 2022. While The Home of Martial Arts retained its top status as the king of Asia when it comes to combat sports, it has also emerged as the...
Prime Energy, a subsidiary of the Razon Group’s Prime Infrastructure Capital Inc., has convened an advisory council composed of technical experts and key industry leaders for the exploration and development of the Malampaya gas field. In a statement, Prime Infra said the advisory council will...
SUVA, Fiji -- Former military commander Sitiveni Rabuka was on Saturday confirmed as Fiji's prime minister, after accusing the outgoing government of stoking "fear and chaos" to derail his return to power. Rabuka replaces the imposing Frank Bainimarama, who toppled the government in a 2006 coup and...
SEOUL, South Korea - “Island,” the upcoming action-fantasy Korean drama that will stream globally on Prime Video, has already created a buzz ahead of its premiere on Dec. 30. During a press conference in Seoul on Dec. 22, “Island” stars Kim Nam-gil, Lee Da-hee, Cha Eun-woo and Sung Jun...
BANGKOK, Thailand -- Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha is to seek another term in a general election due to be held in the kingdom before May next year, he told local media on Friday. In this file photo taken on August 17, 2022, Thailand's Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha addresses an award...
SEOUL, South Korea - Korean stars Kim Nam-gil, Lee Da-hee, Cha Eun-woo and Sung Jun are set to conquer audiences worldwide with their new action-packed fantasy drama. “Island,” Amazon Prime Video’s original Korean series, will start streaming globally on Dec. 30. (From left) Kim Nam-gil, Lee...
