There is a moment, just after you enter the Hong Kong Suite at Island Shangri-La, when Victoria Harbour seems to arrange itself for you. From the 50th floor, the city is all movement, glitz, and glamour—ferries cutting across the water, towers rising over Central, Kowloon shimmering in the...
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has imposed a fine of ₱2.17 million on the Boracay Business Administration of Scuba Shops (BBASS) and its members for engaging in anti-competitive behavior by means of price-fixing on the popular island destination. In a statement on Friday, July 3, the...
BACOLOD CITY – Police in Negros Island Region are ready to respond to disasters during the rainy season. Police Brig. Gen. Romano Cardiño, Police Regional Office (PRO)-NIR chief, directed all police offices, stations, and regional support units to prepare all Search and Rescue (SAR) equipment,...
Five years is a milestone for any band. It 's long enough to build a loyal following, develop a distinct sound, and survive the growing pains that come with making music together. For indie rock outfit HEY JUNE!, however, the occasion is less about looking back and more about what comes next....
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) is now on alert after a magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck off Balut Island in Sarangani, Davao Occidental even as authorities have yet to receive reports of significant damage to infrastructure and power facilities. OCD Region 12 Regional Director Rodrigo Sosmeña...
ILOILO CITY – Police arrested a disgruntled landowner and four bodyguards on Friday, June 26, for allegedly taking remaining workers of a defunct luxury resort in Sicogon Island in northern Iloilo province hostage and indiscriminately firing their weapons. Dave Sarrosa and his bodyguards are now...
Philippine animation is riding one of its most exciting creative waves in recent memory. Indeed, what was once a niche corner of the entertainment industry is now steadily emerging into global view, powered by original Filipino stories, international collaborations, and festival recognition. At the...
With its white sands and crystal waters, the Island Garden City of Samal in the Davao Gulf fits the bill of a relaxing beach escape, if not for the lackluster power situation that has held back its appeal in recent years. The hospitality and leisure industry promises experience, comfort, and...
Filipino artists take center stage in DreamWorks Animation’s upcoming film “Forgotten Island,” with a soundtrack bringing together major names in OPM and Filipino-American music. Set for release in Philippine cinemas on Sept. 23, “Forgotten Island” is a Filipino culture-inspired animated...
BACOLOD CITY – The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) has intensified intelligence monitoring, community engagement, and security measures in educational institutions in the region to ensure the safety and security of students following recent cases of school-related violence...
BACOLOD CITY – The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) deployed 2,197 personnel across the region to secure the 128th Anniversary of Philippine Independence on Friday, June 12. They will be deployed and strategically positioned in key cities and municipalities to ensure safe and...
The summer season never quite feels complete without one last escape to the sea. Before the rains fully settle in and the pace of daily life takes over again, there is always that lingering desire for a few more days of sun, sand, and sea. For my final attempt at a summer getaway this year, I found...
