Lombard walk With record-breaking heat this season, people crave cooler environments not only to shield themselves from harsh realities but also to find solace and relaxation. The Philippines' high ranking on the 2023 World Risk Index underscores the urgency, as residents in hot cities are...
SM Prime Holdings Inc., one of the largest integrated developers in Southeast Asia, reported that its Board of Directors has approved the declaration of cash dividends amounting to P10 billion. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), the firm said the dividend is equivalent to...
The Sy family-controlled SM Prime Holdings Inc., one of the leading integrated property developers in Southeast Asia, is not likely to push through with the $1 billion initial public offering (IPO) of its real estate investment trust this year due to adverse market conditions. SM Prime President...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is now selling condominium units in Manila tied to the realty firm operated by the children of incarcerated businesswoman Janet Lim-Napoles. In a notice of sale, the BIR said it will auction off six residential and one commercial condominium units owned by JCLN...
SM Prime Holdings Inc. is allotting P100 billion for capital expenditures this year as it posted a 33 percent jump in consolidated net income to P40 billion in 2023 from the P30.1 billion it earned in 2022. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), the firm said its consolidated...
Apart from feasting on the best Chinese dishes and bonding with families, the Lunar New Year is also centered on tradition. This involves activities that will kick off the new year on the best note and keep it a prosperous one. Here at Manila Bulletin, one of our yearly traditions is producing a...
From left to right: Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Jil Bongalon, Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva, Lanao del Sur 1st district Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong (PPAB, Facebook) Lanao del Sur 1st district Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong and Ako Bicol Party-list...
Patrick Lim Fernandez Drawing valuable insights from the mythical dragon’s personality, Feng Shui expert and geomancer Patrick Lim Fernandez unveiled the outlook for the Year of the Wood Dragon and provides guidance on navigating its energies. The first is to maximize strengths by embracing what...
By Patrick Lim Fernandez RABBIT 1927 Fire Rabbit (born 2/5/27 to 2/4/28), 1939 Earth Rabbit (born 2/5/39 to 2/5/40), 1951 Metal Rabbit (born 2/4/51 to 2/5/52), 1963 Water Rabbit (born 2/4/63 to 2/5/64), 1975 Wood Rabbit (born 2/4/75 to 2/5/76), 1987 Fire Rabbit...
By Patrick Lim Fernandez TIGER 1926 Fire Tiger (born 2/4/26 to 2/5/27), 1938 Earth Tiger (born 2/4/38 to 2/5/39), 1950Golden Tiger (born 2/4/50 to 2/4/51), 1962 Water Tiger (born 2/4/62 to 2/4/63), 1974Wood Tiger (born 2/4/74 to 2/4/75), 1986 Fire Tiger (born 2/4/86 to 2/4/87), 1998Earth Tiger...
By Patrick Lim Fernandez OX 1925 Wood Ox (born 2/4/25 to 2/4/26), 1937 Fire Ox (born 2/4/37 to 2/4/38), 1949 Earth Ox (born 2/4/49 to 2/4/50), 1961 Metal Ox (born 2/4/61 to 2/4/62), 1973 Water Ox (born 2/4/73 to 2/4/74), 1985 Wood Ox (born 2/4/85 to 2/4/86), 1997...
By Patrick Lim Fernandez RAT 1924 Wood Rat (born 2/5/24 to 2/4/25), 1936 Fire Rat (born 2/5/36 to 2/4/37), 1948Earth Rat (born 2/5/48 to 2/4/49), 1960 Golden Rat (born 2/5/60 to 2/4/61), 1972 Water Rat (born 2/5/72 to 2/4/73), 1984 Wood Rat (born 2/4/84 to 2/4/85), 1996 Fire Rat (born 2/4/96 to...
