Concert promoter Live Nation Philippines has addressed the issue of alleged theft and online selling of K-pop group TWICE’s costume used at their concert at the Philippine Arena on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. After the concert, a Filipino netizen posted online to sell TWICE member Mina’s...
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) should thoroughly investigate and verify the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines’ (NGCP) claims they are spending P8.7-billion on janitorial and security services for a purported total of 583 facilities, each costing the company P87,000 per...
Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda (Rep. Salceda's office) The relief request by the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) and the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) from the Central Bank for infusions to the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) is nothing to...
As Filipinos, we have always been certified food lovers, enjoying meals that create memorable moments together with our family, friends, and loved ones. Whether it's a festive celebration or a simple gathering, one thing that often accompanies our delectable feasts is the refreshing taste of...
In celebration of its 25th year in the market, Starbucks Philippines marked the opening of the Abad Santos Tondo Community Store, a first-of-its-kind establishment in the country, last month in the City of Manila. Dedicated to uplifting communities, the store focuses on supporting youth education....
The Lyceum of the Philippines University - (LPU) Manila conferred an honorary Doctor of Laws degree on Supreme Court Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo on Thursday, Oct. 12, for his valuable contribution to the country and the LPU community. Lyceum of the Philippines University - (LPU) Manila...
The P15.9 billion investment to be injected by a subsidiary-company of Manila Electric Company (Meralco) into the Leviste-founded SP New Energy Corporation (SPNEC) will help ramp up the development of the latter’s pipelined solar-plus-energy storage projects. The utility firm announced that MGen...
Private concessionaire firm National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) is seeking all-out support from the national and local government agencies for permitting and right-of-way (ROW) acquisitions, so it can speed up the development of the P14.03-billion Batangas-Mindoro Interconnection...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will meet with business groups on Thursday, Oct. 12, to discuss complaints on the proposed revised schedule of certain fees and charges which is deemed too high. In a statement, the SEC welcomed the points and notes the concerns raised by business groups...
The Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) has denied the petition of Nestle Philippines, Inc. for a refund of P1.26 billion for Sweetened Beverage Tax (SBT) for its MILO products. Nestle claimed it is not liable to pay the SBT on its removals of MILO products, which is a powdered chocolate malt flavored...
AFP spokesperson Col. Medel Aguilar (Courtesy of RTVM livestream screenshot) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will deploy military transport planes to fetch overseas Filipinos who were affected by the ongoing war between Israel and Palestinian Islamist group, Hamas. AFP spokesperson Col....
H.E. Amb. Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino of the Embassy of Malaysia Celebrating unity, friendship, and cross-cultural collaboration, the Ambassador of Malaysia to the Philippines, H.E. Dato’ Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino, led the celebration of the 66th National Day of Malaysia. Department of...