NEW YORK (AP) — Justin Bieber is officially joining the lineup for the FIFA World Cup Final halftime show, taking the stage alongside Madonna, Shakira, and BTS in what organizers are billing as the tournament 's first-ever Super Bowl-style halftime spectacle. FIFA announced Wednesday that...
The Department of Energy (DOE) is clamping down on power generation companies, with more than a hundred firms facing potential regulatory penalties for failing to justify prolonged plant shutdowns and reduced operating capacities. In a briefing on Monday, July 6, Gabriel B. Corpuz, legal officer...
Live music in the Philippines runs on a simple setup. An organizer mounts a show, books a venue, negotiates artists ' fees, handles logistics and promotions, and fans buy tickets to see their favorite acts. At its core, the system relies on trust. But according to artists, venues, labels, and...
As artificial intelligence and digital platforms transform how brands engage their audiences, one traditional strategy continues to deliver powerful results: thoughtful corporate gifting. As businesses compete for attention in an increasingly crowded landscape, tangible, well chosen gifts are...
Amid tightening power supply, depleted grid capacities, and the country’s continuing state of national energy emergency, the Department of Energy (DOE) is set to issue show-cause orders to 164 on-grid generation companies (GenCos) for failing to meet operational standards. Energy Secretary Sharon...
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has issued a show cause order (SCO) to the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) following the drowning of student-athletes Rene Clert Baterbonia and Divine Adili during a school-sanctioned team-building activity in Dipaculao, Aurora earlier this month. In a...
Actor-director Coco Martin made a triumphant return to primetime television on Monday, June 22, as the pilot episode of his new series, "Sigabo," delivered strong digital numbers and immediate audience attention. According to reports, the pilot of the action-comedy drama peaked at more than 404,000...
Anne Curtis walked into the room all smiles. And for good reason. It is her victory lap. 29 years in show business and she is still as busy as ever. Asked how she feels about it all, she could simply utter "grateful." She would go on to acknowledge how she got to where she is now with tons of help...
Jetour Auto Philippines formally introduced Jessy Mendiola-Manzano and Luis Manzano as its newest brand ambassadors during the official contract signing and press conference held at the 10th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. As Filipino families...
Toyota Motor Philippines has opened reservations for the all-new Toyota Hilux, following the pickup’s local debut at the Philippine International Motor Show. The new model rides on a heavily updated IMV platform, with revised and expanded drivetrains. It arrives with 2.8-liter diesel variants and...
Toyota Motor Philippines has opened reservations for the all-new Land Cruiser FJ and Land Cruiser 300 HEV starting June 4, giving the Land Cruiser name two distinct new directions in the local market. Land Cruiser FJ The all-new Land Cruiser FJ arrives as a compact body-on-frame 4x4 with the...
Jetour Auto Philippines continues its rapid rise in the local automotive market, posting triple-digit growth in 2026 as demand for its electrified vehicle line-up accelerates nationwide. The brand delivered another strong performance in May 2026, recording 484 units sold, up from 163 units in May...
