Christmas to me is riding a bike around the CCP complex when it was quieter and most of the streets were off limits to motorists. I would bike as fast as I could, challenging gravity, while singing “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” faster and faster until I could go no faster on the bike, let alone...
Four-time NBA All-Star Demarcus Cousins is going for another mission as returns to a Philippine club, this time for Strong Group Athletics (SGA). Demarcus Cousins (SGA) Cousins, 34, confirmed on his social media post on Saturday, Dec. 21, that he has signed with SGA, which is eyeing a redemption...
The Ford Mustang Mach-E, one of the potential candidates for introduction to the market next year. Ford Philippines’ may soon offer electrified models in their lineup in 2025. This was revealed during Ford’s yearend announcements as well as the introduction of its new managing director, Pedro...
US President-elect Donald J. Trump's plan to mass deport America's illegal migrants won't dent remittance flows to countries reliant on these cash transfers, according to a World Bank official. This, as the Washington-based multilateral lender expects the Philippines to remain as the world's...
Themis Group Corporation is taking over control of Ferronoux Holdings Inc. from tycoon Michael Consiquien in a backdoor listing move via an additional subscription of shares and a swap for a P4.31 billion prime property beside Okada Manila. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange,...
Following Tokyo, Seoul, Jakarta and Los Angeles, the highly-anticipated immersive K-pop exhibit D’Festa was launched in the Philippines in Bonifacio Global City (BGC) in Taguig. D’Festa is produced by Korean media outlet Dispatch to mark its 10th anniversary. The exhibit showcases...
After divesting its stake in Petron Corporation in 2008, trillion-dollar energy giant Saudi Aramco is reportedly plotting a re-entry into the Philippine energy sector. According to a highly placed source, this will be through a prospective merger and acquisition (M&A) deal with one of the...
The entry of products deemed environment-friendly to the Philippines—a net goods importer—faces challenges due to expensive non-tariff barriers, according to the World Bank. "The Philippines' share of green goods trade is relatively low, partly due to the high incidence of non-tariff...
Megaworld Corporation, tycoon Andrew Tan’s flagship property development company, is launching at least two to three new townships next year as it continues to expand its pioneering live-work-play concept. In an interview, Megaworld parent company Alliance Global Group’s President and CEO Kevin...
OPAPRU Sec. Carlito Galvez Jr. lauds the agency's international and private peace partners during the inaugural International and Private Partnerships Forum (IPPF) 2024 at the Manila Hotel on Nov. 14, 2024. (Photo by John Louie Abrina / MANILA BULLETIN) A technical working group (TWG) is needed to...
Beyond the vibrant displays of crafts and treats, a leading retailer has been quietly revolutionizing the retail landscape for two decades. By building a network of support for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and social enterprises, it has empowered communities and provided a platform...
Ferronoux Holdings Inc., a publicly listed shell company controlled by tycoon Michael C. Cosiquien, has sold a 23.4 percent stake to Themis Group Corporation, represented by lawyers. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), Ferronoux said its board of directors approved a private...
