A total of 10 kilos of sibuyas! Four days before their wedding, April Lyka Birrey and Erwin Nobis asked their good friend Carl Michael Montecarlo Poblacion of Wonderful Works to come up with a bridal bouquet with touches of onions. It was a challenge he couldn't pass up. Add to the fact that the...
The local stock market overcame early weakness to end slightly higher while investors wait for market moving news. The main index added 13.06 points or 0.19 percent to close at 7,069.68 with sectoral indices evenly split. Volume was firm at 1.24 billion shares worth P8.35 billion as gainers edged...
Rain or Shine and Meralco parade reinforcements who are no stranger to the Philippine brand of basketball when they take centerstage in the 2023 PBA Governors' Cup opening salvo at the Philsports Arena in Sunday, Jan. 22. Michael Qualls banner Rain or Shine in the 2023 PBA Governors's Cup. (PBA...
The Department of Education (DepEd) will further strengthen its internal controls and procurement process following the findings of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee on the “ overpriced laptops ” given to public school teachers. (DepEd file photo) “DepEd has always said that we are committed...
The Philippine economy will continue to grow under President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s administration, a Filipino economist made the projection on Monday. Michale Batu based his calculation on the country’s macro-economic fundamentals, which he said would remain strong as evidenced...
Fashion designer Michael Leyva has uploaded online photos of the gowns he made for Miss Universe Philippines 2022 Celeste Cortesi. According to him, these were supposed to be used as part of the Miss Universe evening gown competition. Unfortunately, Celeste failed to enter the top 16 of the 71st...
A Filipino economist has expressed belief that President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s attendance to the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland may help the Philippines advance its economic interest as well as strengthen its international ties. During the state-run Laging Handa...
To address the challenges faced by the country’s basic education sector, the Department of Education (DepEd) will launch its Education Agenda before the month ends. DepEd / MB Visual Content Group “It’s really to give the public an idea of the steps that this administration will take and also...
CEBU CITY — Mayor Michael Rama has banned street parties during the Sinulog Festival here on Jan. 15. RAMA Rama said prohibiting street parties is one of the safety precautions that the city is taking to ensure an “enjoyable and meaningful experience” and prevent untoward incidents during the...
The resumption of classes in public schools after the Christmas break has been smooth and orderly so far, the Department of Education (DepED) on Wednesday, Jan. 4, said. (DepED / MB Visual Content Group) “No untoward incidents have been reported so far in relation to the resumption of classes,”...
GMA head writer Suzette Doctolero took to social media recently to address naysayers concerning the "Voltes V: Legacy" teaser. On Facebook, Suzette advised critics to watch the TV series first before passing judgment. "On V5. May reaction: bakit may love story at agawan? Sagot: manood muna bago mag...
State-run Social Security System (SSS) said its benefit disbursements jumped in the first 11 months of the year due to increased benefit claims, as well as number of members and pensioners. In a statement, Michael G. Regino, SSS president and chief executive officer, said the pension fund disbursed...
