Sixteen aspiring senators filed their certificates of candidacy (COC) on Monday, Oct. 4, at the Sofitel Hotel in Pasay City. Aspiring senator Narciso Solis (Photo from Comelec) Baguio miner Narciso Solis was the first to file for the Senatorial race on Day 4. He will run as an independent...
Celebrity chef Pablo "Boy" Logro filed the certificate of nomination and acceptance (CONA) for Aangat Kusinerong Pinoy partylist on Monday, Oct. 4, at the Sofitel Harbor Garden Tent in Pasay City. (Screencap from Comelec) Logro is known for his cooking shows "Idol sa Kusina" and "Chef Boy Logro:...
Domestic downstream plastic products manufacturers have warned the government of dire repercussions should the petition for safeguard duty on imported raw materials High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) and Low Linear Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) is approved, stating this would affect 417 downstream...
Senate President Vicente Sotto III has expressed confidence that the Lacson-Sotto tandem will have a fighting chance in the 2022 elections with their expected alliance with the National Unity Party (NUP). Senators Panfilo 'Ping' Lacson and Vicente 'Tito' Sotto III bump their fists during the...
Carla Abellana is soon to marry Tom Rodriguez. Amid the ongoing pandemic, the "To Have And To Hold" star thought nothing about having a traditional bachelorette party, what with ongoing protocols. But her co-stars would have none of it. They actually organized one for her. Of course, Carla could...
Major business groups in the country believe there is a need to restrict the activities of unvaccinated persons for the common good. “We do believe that the state and the private sector should be able to restrict the activities of unvaccinated persons for the common good,” said the 12 big...
Seafarer Melchor Juno filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) for president on Monday, Oct. 4, at the Sofitel Harbor Garden Tent in Pasay City. (Screencap from Comelec) He will be running as an independent candidate. Should he be elected, Juno promised to "uphold the rule of law." "Lahat tayo ay...
A significant increase in the fund- ing allocation for infrastructure in Zamboanga Peninsula has led to an additional 1,817 kilometers of roads built in the region since 2016, the Depart- ment of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said. According to the department, Region IX received a 257 percent...
Customers of Maynilad Water Services, Inc. will experience a slight reduction in their water bills starting this month until October, following the government approval of the company’s fourth quarter Foreign Currency Differential Adjustment (FCDA). As for the customers of Manila Water Company...
A recognition of its decades-long support for the local art scene As it celebrates its 59th anniversary this year, Metrobank is choosing to highlight its legacy of supporting local artists, remaining true to the mission of its founder, Dr. George S.K. Ty. For years, Metrobank and the Metrobank...
The Gabriela Women's Party filed its certificate of nomination and acceptance (CONA) for the May 2022 elections on Monday, Oct 4. (Photo from Gabriela Women's Party) Gabriela Rep. Arlene Brosas vowed to continue championing the rights and welfare of women if elected anew. "Wala pong dahilan ang...
A celebration of dance—harnessing the time and isolation of the past year to mold temporal shapes of motion Dance master Martha Graham once said, “Dance is the hidden language of the soul.” And, ask anyone who has even the slightest familiarity with the art, it would seem to be the case....
