BAGUIO CITY – A Baguio City Regional Trial Court has sentenced a drug pusher to life imprisonment. Presiding Judge Maria Joy C. Oallares-Cawed of the Baguio RTC Branch 4 found Anthony Lacbungan Rapanut, alias Toots, guilty beyond reasonable doubt of violating Republic Act 9165 or the Dangerous...
(Arnold Quizol/Manila Bulletin) A Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey conducted from June 23 to July 1 found that 39 percent of adult Filipinos believe their quality of life is better than 12 months ago, 23 percent say it has worsened, and 37 percent claim it is the same. The results of the...
It has been 25 years since “Miss Saigon” was first staged in the Philippines. Through time, it has carved a spot in the local pop culture scene, not only for its good music and spectacular production but also for putting Filipino talents in the international spotlight. As it returned to the...
PBA Party-list Rep. Migs Nograles (left), Davao Oriental 2nd district Rep. Cheeno Miguel Almario (Facebook) Thanks to the "Young guns" bloc in the House of Representatives, Puwersa ng Bayaning Atleta (PBA) Party-list Rep. Margarita "Migs" Nograles...
For the second consecutive year, Pru Life UK has been named Best Life Insurer in the Philippines by the Insurance Asia News’ Country Awards for Excellence. Recognising excellence in the insurance industry, the award honours market leaders for their innovation, pioneering efforts,...
The Insurance Commission is considering offering insurance products for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in three regions worldwide. IC Commissioner Reynaldo Regalado told reporters that they are already coordinating with the Department of Migrant Workers on the proper circular to execute this...
Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto called on the life insurance industry to redefine how people perceive life insurance, noting that it is not mere expenses but protection for a better future for Filipino families. “It is not a mere transaction but a selfless act of love that they can bestow upon...
A Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey results released on Monday, July 8, revealed a split sentiment among Filipinos regarding their quality of life in the next 12 months, with 44 percent expecting an improvement and another 44 percent anticipating “no change.” The survey, conducted through...
As you visit Legoland Malaysia Resort, you'll be greeted by a Lego castle Legoland Malaysia Resort, along with Tourism Malaysia, recently welcomed media guests and tourism industry stakeholders to discover their one-stop family holiday destination in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, Malaysia. A view from...
Insular Life (InLife) announced that customers of Aboitiz-led Union Bank of the Philippines and UnionBank Financial Services and Insurance Brokerage Inc. (UFSI) may now avail of its critical insurance plan called Resilience. Resilience is a traditional whole-life plan that provides life insurance...
Photo from Unsplash A nationwide survey conducted by the Social Weather Stations (SWS) from March 21 to 25 revealed that 30 percent of Filipinos expressed an improvement in their quality of life, while 25 percent reported a decline compared to 12 months ago. The SWS survey results, released on...
The life insurance industry registered robust growth in premium collections and financial performance in the first three months of the year, the Insurance Commission (IC) reported. Total premiums collected by life insurance companies increased by 12 percent from January to March 2024 to P87.66...
