Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro assured that the government is working for the release of the nine Filipino seafarers of Liberia-flagged vessel MV Eternity C being held by Houthi rebels in Yemen. In a media interview on Wednesday, July 30, the official said that...
Tanduay Distillers Inc., the spirits unit of the Lucio Tan Group, reported that its flagship Tanduay rum has climbed to seventh place in The Spirits Business’ “Top 10 Best-Selling Brand Champions” list and is its Rum Brand Champion for 2024, with sales of 23.8 million cases in 2024. “Being...
Nine Filipino seafarers are in the hands of Houthi rebels, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Wednesday, July 30, assuring that “they are well” while the government works to secure their release. “All indications are that they in Sanaa, inland Yemen. At hands of Houthis. 9 of...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Emma Raducanu reached the semifinals at the D.C. Open — the biggest tournament where she 's made it that far since her surprising 2021 U.S. Open title — by eliminating Maria Sakkari, 6-4, 7-5, on Friday, July 25. On a muggy day with the temperature topping 90 degrees...
Eight of the 21 Filipino seafarers from the sunken MV Eternity C are already safe in the port city of Jizan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and are under the joint custody of Philippine officials and their shipping agency, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Tuesday, July 15. In a statement,...
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) confirmed that three more Filipino crew members of Liberia-flagged, Greek-operated cargo ship MV Eternity C were rescued after they were attacked by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea. DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac said this brought the total number of survivors...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday, July 10, assured that it is “exerting all diplomatic efforts” for the Filipino seafarers onboard the M/V Eternity C that sank after it was attacked by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea. “The Department of Foreign Affairs wishes to reassure the...
Five Filipino seafarers were rescued when a Liberia-flagged and Greek-operated cargo ship sunk Wednesday, July 9, after being attacked by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) bared. MV Eternity C descended into the bottom of the Red Sea around 1 p.m. (PH Standard...
A Liberia-flagged, Greek-operated cargo ship with 22 crew members onboard, including 21 Filipino seafarers, was attacked by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) confirmed Tuesday, July 8. MV Eternity C was sailing off 50 nautical miles southwest of the port of...
SM Investments Corporation President and CEO Frederic C. DyBuncio has been recently honored with the 2025 Asia’s Golden Icon Awards for Asia’s Remarkable Leadership in Financial Excellence. Presented by the Golden Icons organization, an alliance of leaders from the public and private sectors...
SM Prime Holdings, Inc., one of Southeast Asia’s leading integrated property developers, bagged six major awards at the 15th Asian Excellence Awards held by Corporate Governance Asia on June 27 in Hong Kong. In a statement, the firm said the recognition affirms SM Prime’s leadership in...
Three years ago, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. took the helm of the country as the world continued to grapple with the Covid-19 pandemic and economies, including the Philippines, strove for recovery after crippling lockdowns. Governments worldwide faced the delicate task of balancing public health...
