Hans 'Chico' Sy, Jr., president, SM Engineering Design and Development Corp.; Peggy Angeles, executive vice president, SM Hotels and Conventions Corp.; Elizabeth T. Sy, president, SM Hotels and Conventions Corp.; and Walid Wafik, senior vice president for operations, SM Hotels and Conventions...
Converge continues to go under some retooling after falling short of the franchise’s first semifinal appearance, this time hiring Chico Manabat to add to the coaching crew following the departure of Charles Tiu. Tiu stepped down as a deputy for the FiberXers, citing intention to...
As cities grow and urban life accelerates, balancing progress with environmental sustainability can feel daunting. But what if the solutions are closer and simpler than we think? Amid rapid urbanization, practical and inspiring answers are already taking shape—bridging the gap between development...
The Iloilo City Government and SM City Iloilo successfully hosted the annual Eco-Forum, “People, Parks, Pavements, and Palate,” on September 6, 2024, at the mall’s Cinema 3. SM Engineering and Design Development President Hans 'Chico' Sy Jr. (center) connects with students in Iloilo at the...
When it comes to proper segregation of waste, every small action counts. This is what leading integrated property developer SM Prime Holdings, Inc. aims to promote through its #SMWasteFreeFuture program which it launched in June, in celebration of the World Environment Day. The program is...
PINUKPUK, Kalinga – Three minors drowned on the Chico River in Sitio Collog, Barangay Junction, this town, on Sunday afternoon, July 7. The Kalinga Provincial Police Office identified the victims as Aico Mananeng Daluping, 6, male, of Barangay Pangol, Tanudan, Kalinga; Zia Wayaway Mananeng, 9,...
A 19-year-old college student drowned while trying to rescue his cousins in the Chico River in Barangay Calanan, Tabuk City, Kalinga, on Thursday, March 30. The Tabuk City Police Station said the victim, Franz Dumaguing, of Lubuagan, Kalinga and Bulanao Centro, here, along with his cousins and...
ARELLANO is getting a major facelift with Chico Manabat taking over the basketball program. *Coach Chico Manabat in PBA D-League* The school formally welcomed the champion coach as he immediately buckled down to work on Thursday, March 30 for his first practice at the helm. "Malaking karangalan para...
Audio streaming platform Spotify launches podcasts in video By Poch Eulalia STOP, LOOK LISTEN Often, I enjoy listening to podcasts in the background while writing. Sometimes, I wonder what the people I’m hearing in the background look like. For the longest time, I assumed Spotify was only meant...
TUAO, Cagayan – An 11-year old boy who had been missing for six days was found in the river bank of Chico River in barangay Fugu, Tuao, Cagayan on Sunday, June 12. Staff Sergeant Wilson M. Pascua, officer-on-case, said that the victim Jake Bacaya, a grade 4 student, was believed to have drowned...
Presidential aspirant Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s strategy of skipping media interviews has proven to be effective as he has maintained his huge survey lead over his Palace seat rivals, his camp said. Presidential candidate Bongbong Marcos (Photo from Lakas-CMD Media) Citing an opinion made...
Manila Chooks TM will make its return to the FIBA 3x3 World Tour when it competes in the Montreal Masters on Sept. 4 to 5. Manila Chooks TM comprised of Dennis Santos, Zach Huang, Chico Lanete, coach Aldin Ayo, Mac Tallo, and Mark Yee The team is going to field the same lineup that was supposed to...