Tim Curry, a character actor who created a gallery of delicious, very loony villains for stage and screen, including Dr. Frank-N-Furter in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” and the smug concierge in “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York,” has died. He was 80. Curry, who suffered a stroke in 2012...
In the aftermath of the powerful earthquake that struck parts of Mindanao, PLDT Enterprise, together with PLDT and Smart, deployed Starlink satellite connectivity solutions and mobilized emergency communications support to assist communities, responders and local government units in maintaining...
For decades, Cecile Azarcon has written songs that became part of the Filipino soundtrack. Among her best-known works are “Lift Up Your Hands,” originally recorded by Basil Valdez; “Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin,” popularized by Martin Nievera; “How Did You Know,” first recorded by Chiqui...
Dreo, one of the fastest-growing home comfort and lifestyle appliance brands globally, officially launches in the Philippines through Ace Home Solutions Store, introducing a new generation of innovative cooling and air comfort solutions designed for today 's modern homes. The launch event,...
Malacañang has ordered the implementation of alternative learning modes and alternative work arrangements in Metro Manila and 17 provinces on Thursday, Aug. 20, as continued heavy rains from the enhanced southwest monsoon threaten flooding and travel disruptions. Under Memorandum Circular No. 131,...
There was a time when TV night was an unmissable household activity, way before each person got their own screen on their phone, computer, or tablet. Watching TV meant gathering in the living room at the exact same hour, squeezing onto the same sofa, sharing a bowl of popcorn or chips, and...
The Habagat-strengthened rains have forced the House of Representatives to reconfigure its schedule for the deliberations on the P7.2-trillion National Expenditure Program (NEP) for 2027. An advisory from Secretary General Cheloy Garafil on Monday night, Aug. 17 bared that the Committee on...
Classes and government offices in the National Capital Region (NCR) and 14 provinces will implement alternative arrangements on Tuesday, Aug. 18, as the southwest monsoon, or Habagat, continues to bring heavy rains and flooding to parts of Luzon. Based on Memorandum Circular No. 128, issued by the...
Pag-IBIG Fund, Avida Land Corp. and Amaia Land Corp. signed a memorandum of understanding to expand quality housing choices for Filipino workers under President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino Program. The partnership will explore special rates on...
Pag-IBIG Fund posted record first-half net income of ₱41.35 billion in 2026, up 24 percent from the same period last year. The increase was supported by sustained earnings from its housing and short-term loan portfolios, higher investment income and disciplined cost management. The performance...
More than 20,000 housing loan borrowers of the National Home Mortgage Finance Corp. (NHMFC) will benefit from a one-month moratorium on the payment of their monthly amortizations effective August 5, 2026 to September 4, 2026, following the continuous heavy rainfall brought by Tropical Storm Maymay...
Pag-IBIG Fund has partnered with Landers Superstore to offer grocery discounts and membership perks to its cardholders, aiming to provide practical relief on everyday household expenses. Under a new agreement between the government housing agency and the retail chain, holders of the Pag-IBIG...
