The Department of Education (DepED) on Monday, Nov. 28, called on education stakeholders to continue nurturing good reading habits, especially among children. DepED / MB Visual Content Group “We urge our teachers, parents, and education partners to continue setting good examples as reading...
Online shopping sales in the Philippines continued to be higher than in-store purchases with further growth in e-commerce expected this year, according to FedEx Express (FedEx). “With the holiday season upon us, we anticipate an increase in e-commerce sales," Maribeth Espinosa, acting managing...
Globe Telecom Inc.'s network rollout remained on track with 1,064 new cell towers built and P74.4 billion capital expenditure (capex) spent in the first nine months of 2022, the telco announced Monday, November 28. The bulk of the telco's capex, 84 percent, was allocated for data requirements to...
The city-run Colegio de Muntinlupa (CDM) hosted the 2022 Muntinlupa City Robotics Fair and Exhibits, which gave students the chance to show their science skills. Mayor Ruffy Biazon led the opening ceremony of the 2022 Muntinlupa City Robotics Fair and Exhibits at CDM. Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy Biazon,...
The Hotshots just proved that they are more than just a very good defensive team. Paul Lee leads Magnolia's offensive show (PBA Images) In a rare display of offensive force, Magnolia unleashed a blistering third quarter assault to shake off a gritty Meralco side, 108-96, and put its bid for a...
The 2022 Melon Music Awards (MMA) in South Korea proved to be another amazing and surprising ceremony. Held on Nov. 26 at the Gocheok Sky Dome, the MMA this year saw trot singer Lim Young-woong, rookie K-pop girl group IVE and Grammy nominee BTS winning the “daesang” or grand prizes, the...
Seemingly eager to debunk speculations about their marriage being on the rocks, Neil Arce recently flexed on social media his wife Angel Locsin's sweet surprise for him. On Instagram, he uploaded a photo of a golf cart. His caption read: "Early Christmas surprise from the wife." "Thanks my love...
Cavitex Infrastructure Corporation (CIC) will collect adjusted toll rates at the Manila–Cavite Expressway (CAVITEX) effective Sunday, Nov. 27. The Toll Regulatory Board TRB) has already issued the Notice to Start Collection to the tollway operator and its joint venture partner, the...
Korean actor O Yeong-su, 78, who played Oh Il-nam in the hit Netflix series “Squid Game,’ has been indicted for alleged indecent assault of a woman. O Yeong-su, who won a 2022 Golden Globe best supporting actor award for his role in “Squid Game,” was indicted by the Suwon District...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) en banc issued on Friday, Nov. 25, to the parties of Joseph San Juan Armogila and Albay Governor Noel Rosal a Certificate of Finality and Entry of Judgment in relation to the disqualification case of the Bicol official. MB file photo In a statement released by...
A total 28 Korean singers, actors, directors, musicians and writers were honored by the South Korean government through the 2022 Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards held on Nov. 24. Hosted by Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) and supervised by the Korea Creative Content...
TASTING THE FUTURE TOGETHER From left: Tippi Tambunting, Armin Amrein, Tom Bascon, and Amb. Alain Gaschen Swiss chef Armin Amrein is in town to bring his brand of Swiss culinary expertise to the country and its foodies. Just this week, he worked with M Dining + Bar chefs Tippi Tambunting and Tom...