The three branches of the Lopez family majority, comprising Crème Investment Corp., Mantes Corp., and Presta Holdings Co. Inc., announced that they will invest ₱2.2 billion in ABS-CBN Corp. as part of a total of ₱6 billion to be raised by the media company. In a statement on Wednesday, Aug....
Tycoon Ramon S. Ang has acquired a 25.68 percent stake in Lopez Inc., the holding company of the storied Lopez family, buying out the shareholding of former ABS-CBN Corp. Chairman Eugenio “Gabby” Lopez III in one of the country’s biggest corporate shifts in recent years. The transaction was...
Luxury has long been associated with prime addresses, exceptional architecture, and impeccable craftsmanship. But today, the conversation has evolved. Beyond beautiful homes, discerning homeowners are increasingly looking for residences that enrich everyday life with places where wellness, culture,...
Angelica Lopez of Palawan, Alexie Brooks of Iloilo, and Anne Patricia Lorenzo Diaz of Manila emerged top winners at the inaugural Reina Filipinas beauty pageant held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater on Friday, Aug. 7. Lopez was crowned Reina Filipinas Grand International 2026. Meanwhile,...
House prosecutor Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Terry Ridon described as "irregular" and "improper" the alleged request of Vice President Sara Duterte 's subordinates for the Commission on Audit (COA) to temper its actions on the audit of confidential funds. Ridon was referring to COA auditor...
Office of the Vice President (OVP) and the Department of Education (DepEd) officials purportedly asked the Commission on Audit (COA) to issue a less formal “audit query” instead of an Audit Observation Memorandum (AOM) over deficiencies in the agencies’ confidential fund submissions, a COA...
Yuchengco-led Maibarara Geothermal Inc. (MGI) is looking to unlock more geothermal resources along the boundary of Batangas and Laguna provinces after awarding an exploratory drilling contract to ThermaPrime Drilling Corp. (TDC). In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) on Wednesday,...
In the prevailing, highly volatile political climate—exacerbated by maritime bullying in the West Philippine Sea that creates an air of uncertainty—it is only natural for foreign investors to take a risk-averse stance toward the country. Yes, Virginia, while the President has been going around...
After making her feature film debut in "Shadow Transit," UK-based singer, actress, producer, and humanitarian Qymira is taking on her biggest project yet. The multimedia artist will star in and executive produce "Lotus," an international action thriller that brings together Academy Award winner...
Lopez Holdings Corporation and subsidiary First Philippine Holdings Corporation have again moved back the dates for their respective annual stockholders’ meetings amid the ongoing dispute between a majority of the Lopez family and their cousin Federico “Piki” Lopez. According to Lopez...
For decades, a number of vehicle owners were at the mercy of some erring insurance agents over allegations of overpriced Compulsory Third Party Liability (CTPL). Well, not actually insurance agents alone since it was their alleged cohorts in the Land Transportation Office (LTO) who were allegedly...
The House prosecution panel 's decision on Tuesday, July 14 to trim down its list of witnesses for Article IV in the articles of impeachment is being seen as a positive development for impeachment trial respondent, Vice President Sara Duterte. This can be gleaned from the remarks of private...
